Learning Models for Innovation in Organizations: Examining Roles of Knowledge Transfer and Human Resources Management
Learning Models for Innovation in Organizations: Examining Roles of Knowledge Transfer and Human Resources Management

Author: Soliman, Fawzy

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 1466648856

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In order to strive for a competitive advantage in their industry, organizations have begun achieving innovation through knowledge-driven learning models to ensure that organizational activities are efficient and effective. Learning Models for Innovation in Organizations: Examining Roles of Knowledge Transfer and Human Resources Management provides relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings to enhance knowledge management and learning competencies for organizational activities. This book offers assistance and guidance to managers and professionals of innovation firms, learning organizations, and other work communities through tools, techniques, and strategic suggestions for improvement.

The Role of Knowledge Transfer in Open Innovation
The Role of Knowledge Transfer in Open Innovation

Author: Almeida, Helena

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1522558500

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The ways in which codified and tacit knowledge are sourced, transferred, and combined are critical in furthering open innovation. When used effectively, knowledge sharing and organizational success are significantly increased, improving products and services. The Role of Knowledge Transfer in Open Innovation is a collection of innovative research on a set of analyses, reflections, and recommendations within the framework of knowledge transfer practices in different areas of knowledge and in various industries. While highlighting topics including tacit knowledge, organizational culture, and knowledge representation, this book is ideally designed for professionals, academicians, and researchers seeking current research on the best practices for transfer of knowledge as an intermediate open innovation.

Cloud Systems in Supply Chains
Cloud Systems in Supply Chains

Author: Fawzy Soliman

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-04-30

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1137324244

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Cloud Systems in Supply Chains explores the risks that could face supply chain firms if their implementation of cloud systems is not carefully managed or if not appropriately selected and supported. This volume aids supply chain firms in ensuring that their cloud system activities are positioned to assist and sustain their competitive advantages.

Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia
Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia

Author: Jones, Stephanie

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-02-28

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1466681683

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In today’s diverse workforce, managers and administrators are challenged with maintaining an equal and harmonious work environment. Despite the efforts of companies and organizations, training and maintaining employees of diverse cultural backgrounds in one setting continues to present challenges. Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia presents a collection of teaching cases intended to examine the experience of modern executives implementing sustainable human resources practices in diverse corporations. Through highlighting practical examples of implementation in real-world settings, this book is an essential reference source for professionals and researchers working in the field of Human Resources Management interested in proven practices and effective strategies for managing diverse work environments, especially across Asia and the Middle East.

Exploring Implicit Cognition: Learning, Memory, and Social Cognitive Processes
Exploring Implicit Cognition: Learning, Memory, and Social Cognitive Processes

Author: Jin, Zheng

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-10-31

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1466666005

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While widely studied, the capacity of the human mind remains largely unexplored. As such, researchers are continually seeking ways to understand the brain, its function, and its impact on human behavior. Exploring Implicit Cognition: Learning, Memory, and Social Cognitive Processes explores research surrounding the ways in which an individual’s unconscious is able to influence and impact that person’s behavior without their awareness. Focusing on topics pertaining to social cognition and the unconscious process, this title is ideal for use by students, researchers, psychologists, and academicians interested in the latest insights into implicit cognition.

Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-10-31

Total Pages: 1756

ISBN-13: 1522538186

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To maintain a healthy ecosystem for contemporary society, and for future generations, policies must be implemented to protect the environment. This can be achieved by consistent evaluation of new initiatives and strategies. Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive source of scholarly information on the latest research for sustainability concerns across a multidisciplinary perspective. Highlighting a broad range of innovative topics such as renewable energy, urban development, and green technologies, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, professionals, students, and practitioners interested in the preservation of the environment.

Cambridge Handbook of Organizational Project Management
Cambridge Handbook of Organizational Project Management

Author: Shankar Sankaran

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 944

ISBN-13: 1108293689

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In recent years, organizational project management (OPM) has emerged as a field focused on how project, program and portfolio management practices strategically help firms realize organizational goals. There is a compelling need to address the totality of project-related work at the organizational level, providing a view of organizations as a network of projects to be coordinated among themselves, integrated by the more permanent organization, and to move away from a focus on individual projects. This comprehensive volume provides views from a wide range of international scholars researching OPM at a cross-disciplinary level. It covers concepts, theories and practices from disciplines allied to management, such as strategic management, organization sciences and behavioural science. It will be a valuable read for scholars and practitioners alike, who are looking to enrich their understanding of OPM and further investigate this new phenomenon.

Effective Open Innovation Strategies in Modern Business: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Effective Open Innovation Strategies in Modern Business: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Rao, N. Raghavendra

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1522557229

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Globalization has created an increase in the number of business opportunities presented to enterprises. A competitive market places demands on businesses to think differently and follow new approaches to managing their business goals and remaining acceptable to suppliers and service providers. Effective Open Innovation Strategies in Modern Business: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a comprehensive resource that focuses on the importance of interdisciplinary concepts in open innovation projects. Using case illustrations, the book examines concepts such as virtual reality, knowledge harvesting, and business process reengineering in relation to open innovation initiatives. As a publication exploring the areas of management and information technology disciplines, this resource is useful for corporate executives, business managers, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and graduate-level students seeking current research on business innovation techniques and approaches.

Effective Talent Management Strategies for Organizational Success
Effective Talent Management Strategies for Organizational Success

Author: Mupepi, Mambo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-01-25

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1522519629

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The ultimate success or failure of a business in modern society depends on a variety of factors across all levels of the organization. By utilizing dynamic human resource planning techniques, businesses can more efficiently reach their goals. Effective Talent Management Strategies for Organizational Success is a pivotal reference source that provides scholarly perspectives on the latest practices for leveraging human capital in business environments to maintain and increase competitive advantage. Highlighting innovative coverage across relevant topics, such as division of labor, intellectual assets, and value creation systems, this book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, academics, practitioners, and graduate students seeking emerging research on optimizing talent management in modern businesses.

Business Transformation and Sustainability through Cloud System Implementation
Business Transformation and Sustainability through Cloud System Implementation

Author: Soliman, Fawzy

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-09-30

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1466664460

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Sustaining a competitive edge in today’s business world requires innovative approaches to product, service, and management systems design and performance. Advances in computing technologies have presented managers with additional challenges as well as further opportunities to enhance their business models. Business Transformation and Sustainability through Cloud System Implementation presents novel computing technologies designed for use in business and corporate environments, enabling managers and associates to make the most of the technologies at their disposal. This premier reference work seeks to alert firm management professionals and researchers to the potential risks and benefits associated with emerging technologies and guide firms on the proper selection, maintenance, and use of Web-based computing systems.