The Emerging Paradigm for Technology Learning in the Knowledge Society

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-226
Author(s):  
Adelaide Maria Coelho Baěta
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
The Past ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Technology Incubator ◽  
Flow Of Information ◽  
Enterprise Creation

This paper examines the significance of the technology incubator in Brazil's transition from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy. The author examines how incubators can contribute to technology development and enterprise creation, stressing their ability to provide a two-way flow of information between higher education institutions and the private sector, breaking down the mutual distrust that has often hindered the successful exploitation of R&D in the past. The author discusses both the learning needs of companies and the ways in which universities need to change to adapt to the demands of the new knowledge society, placing this analysis in the context of how incubators can be organized to function efficiently. In illustration, she provides the working example of the Biominas Incubator in the state of Minas Gerais.

scholarly journals Media education as counterpoint to the devastation of public information in Serbia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-154
Author(s):  
Nada Torlak ◽  
Momčilo Jokić
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Media Companies ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Media ◽  
Time Changes ◽  
Post Industrial

In modern information and IT society, creativity is elevated to a pedestal as a condition for market success, but also survival. In other words, in post-industrial production, or the entire economy, and certainly media companies, which of course operate according to market principles and are based on information, creativity is the most wanted commodity. In the modern knowledge society, there has been a strong affirmation of the phenomenon of cultural, that is, creative industries that have great importance for the economic, social, political and general development of society. At the same time, changes in the economic, technological and cultural spheres have strongly influenced changes in the media, as an important creative industry. This means that media products (information, videos, pics) and the media are industry, not only because of the rating criteria which dictate the direction of business but also because it is about mass production and consumers. Creativity is an important strategic resource for increasing competitiveness in a knowledge-based economy. However, media policy does not encourage the systematic promotion of creativity. Consumerist entertainment industry suppresses and marginalizes authentic, creative cultural practices, replacing them with pseudo-cultural contests. The integration of theoretical knowledge and education into the Serbian media sphere is practically at the zero points with recurrences that seriously undermine the overall development, application of knowledge, modern technological achievements, and the affirmation of democracy and freedom as the basic precondition for the overall prosperity of society.

The Formation of Human Capital and Its Relationship With the Knowledge Society in Mexico

2019 ◽  
pp. 50-63
Author(s):  
María del Rocío Soto Flores ◽  
Ingrid Yadibel Cuevas Zuñiga ◽  
Susana Asela Garduño Román
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Social Life ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

The processes of economic globalization and accelerating technological change have led to changes in economic and social life at a global level. New technologies, such as the TICs, systems of artificial intelligence, scanning, connectivity, nanotechnology, and biotechnology, among others, have transformed the national productive structures and human capital that require technologies disruptive today. In this context, education has become the main element of the knowledge society and training of human capital that demands a knowledge-based economy. The objective of the chapter is to analyze the relationship between human capital formations in the construction of a society of knowledge in Mexico. The structure is organized in three sections: 1) an analysis of the knowledge society, 2) the formation of human capital and the institutions of higher education in the knowledge society, and 3) human capital formation and its relationship in the construction of a society of knowledge in Mexico.

The Role of Innovative and Digital Technologies in Transforming Egypt Into a Knowledge-Based Economy

2019 ◽  
pp. 386-400
Author(s):  
Sherif H. Kamel ◽  
Nagla Rizk
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
The Government

Digital technology, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and innovative technology applications are gradually transforming businesses and governments in emerging markets making them more competitive and offering opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. This chapter demonstrates Egypt's potential to enable a knowledge society through the deployment of emerging technology tools and applications across different sectors of the society. The chapter analyzes the critical success factors that are necessary for the realization of a digitally driven society where information is seamlessly exchanged for the optimal utilization of resources for decision-making purposes at the government, public, and private sector levels. The chapter highlights the need for the formulation of a nation-wide entrepreneurial ecosystem that promotes a tech-startup culture that can effectively contribute to transforming the society by enabling inclusion, universal access to the internet, more diversified educational opportunities and a comprehensive and conducive environment to development.

Transition towards a Knowledge Society: Malaysia and Indonesia in Comparative Perspective

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 355-373
Author(s):  
Hans-Dieter Evers
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Political Leadership ◽  
Political Elite ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Social ◽  
Basic Features

Malaysia and Indonesia see themselves as being on the way of developing into knowledge societies. Indonesia’s political leadership only vaguely circumscribes the characteristics of this new stage of development. Malaysia’s political elite has, however, developed a vision when and how to reach the stage of a fully developed industrialised nation with a knowledge-based economy. This paper outlines the basic features of a knowledge society and analyses some of the social and cultural preconditions as well as consequences in reaching the stage of a knowledge society. It finally attempts to answer the question, how far Malaysia and Indonesia have advanced towards the stage of a knowledge society in comparison to other European and Asian countries.

scholarly journals Sustainable Management of a Korean Firm: Transformation of the Value Chain in Cheil Industries Inc.

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-133
Author(s):  
Woo Jun
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Value Added ◽  
The Past ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Korean Firm

By using a new conceptual model of ‘Smile Curve’, this research strives to examine how Cheil Industries Inc. (CI) has been transforming its value chain to create its competitive advantage. According to the results, CI’s value-added structure in the past (conventional industrialization economy) was heavily reliant on the manufacturing sector, and therefore, the profit graph shaped an ‘Upside-down Shape of U’ indicating that production and manufacturing are the most value-added fields. However, CI’s current (knowledge-based economy) graph shows a ‘U with Fluent Curve’ indicating that R&D, human resources, corporate culture, firm infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics and marketing are simultaneously creating value-added for the company. This implies that CI’s value-added source is more diversified to fit with knowledge-based economy.

scholarly journals Knowledge-based competitiveness indices and its connection with energy indices

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (suppl. 2) ◽  
pp. 451-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Katic ◽  
Ilija Cosic ◽  
Aleksandar Kupusinac ◽  
Marko Vasiljevic ◽  
Ivan Stojic
Keyword(s):  
Major Elements ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Insufficient Information ◽  
The Past ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Energy Indices ◽  
Major Trend ◽  
Relevant Level ◽  
Special Category

Knowledge-based economy has become a major trend in international society in the 21st century. However, today?s strategies place a greater emphasis on sustainability than in the past, while continuing to emphasize the importance of education and its connection with labour market. There has been a re-orientation, where resource, eco-efficiency and innovation have become major elements for achieving national objectives and a relevant level of competitiveness. This article deals with 30 indices, which define the competitiveness of a specific economy, and involve knowledge parameters. They are classified into four main categories and one special category. They are then analysed regarding the participation of Serbia and their availability. The main focus of this paper is to give detailed analyses of energy indices, as a special category of knowledge indexes. It has been shown that Serbia, in many cases, was not included in the study analysis or that there was insufficient information about Serbia?s position. This article shows that only a part of the presented indices includes Serbia. It is concluded that a new, revised model is needed that will include more exact indicators.

The Past, Present, and Future of End-User Performance

2008 ◽  
pp. 2266-2273
Author(s):  
I. M. Jawahar
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
User Performance ◽  
End User ◽  
The Past ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
Sophisticated User ◽  
End User Computing

Over the last decade, end-user computing has become an integral part of the organizational landscape. The emergence of end-user computing can be attributed to the necessity to manage and to effectively use information to function in a knowledge-based economy. Because of the increased organizational computing needs, computer literacy requirements have skyrocketed for clerical and support staff and for many middle and senior management positions (Bowman, Grupe, & Simkin, 1995). The proliferation of microcomputers and the availability of sophisticated user application tools (Shayo, Guthrie, & Igbaria, 1999) have facilitated the widespread implementation of end-user computing technology.

The Past, Present, and Future of End-User Performance

2005 ◽  
pp. 2826-2830
Author(s):  
I. M. Jawahar
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
User Performance ◽  
End User ◽  
The Past ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
Sophisticated User ◽  
End User Computing

Over the last decade, end-user computing has become an integral part of the organizational landscape. The emergence of end-user computing can be attributed to the necessity to manage and to effectively use information to function in a knowledge-based economy. Because of the increased organizational computing needs, computer literacy requirements have skyrocketed for clerical and support staff and for many middle and senior management positions (Bowman, Grupe, & Simkin, 1995). The proliferation of microcomputers and the availability of sophisticated user application tools (Shayo, Guthrie, & Igbaria, 1999) have facilitated the widespread implementation of end-user computing technology.

A Short History of Bioengineering Research in Ireland

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Kelly ◽  
Fergal J. O'Brien ◽  
Patrick J. Prendergast
Keyword(s):  
Medical Device ◽  
Short History ◽  
World Congress ◽  
Government Investment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Science Innovation

In July 2018, Ireland will host the World Congress of Biomechanics in Dublin. This Congress is held once every 4 yr and is the premier meeting worldwide in its field, with over 3000 people expected to visit Dublin in July. The awarding of the 2018 Congress to Ireland is a reflection of the strength of biomechanics and bioengineering research in this country. To mark this event, herein we describe the development of biomechanics and bioengineering research in Ireland over the past 40 yr, which has grown in parallel with the medical device industry as well as the expansion of Government investment in science, innovation, and a knowledge-based economy. The growth of this activity has resulted in Ireland becoming established as a global hub in the field.

scholarly journals Economic Fundamentals of the Knowledge Society

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. David ◽  
Dominique Foray
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Uneven Development ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Economic Fundamentals ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Organisational Knowledge ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
New Geography

This article provides an introduction to fundamental issues in the development of new knowledge-based economies. After placing their emergence in historical perspective and proposing a theoretical framework that distinguishes knowledge from information, the authors characterise the specific nature of such economies. They go on to deal with some of the major issues concerning the new skills and abilities required for integration into the knowledge-based economy; the new geography that is taking shape (where physical distance ceases to be such an influential constraint); the conditions governing access to both information and knowledge, not least for developing countries; the uneven development of scientific, technological (including organisational) knowledge across different sectors of activity; problems concerning intellectual property rights and the privatisation of knowledge; and the issues of trust, memory and the fragmentation of knowledge.

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