scholarly journals Adapting to the agile workplace : a descriptive case study on the role of corporate MOOCs in organizational learning processes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Adina N. Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Descriptive Case Study

scholarly journals Discovering Opportunities in the Solar Energy Industry: A Subjectivistic View of Entrepreneurial Activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-139
Author(s):  
Gloria Cuevas-Rodriguez ◽  
Carmen Cabello-Medina
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Solar Energy Industry ◽  
The Creation

Using the subjectivist view of entrepreneurship, the focus of this paper centers on understanding how certain individuals have created opportunities in the solar energy industry. An in-depth case study is developed to analyse the subjectivist character of discovery and creativity; the relevance of organizational learning for entrepreneurship; and the role of entrepreneurs’ experiences in shaping a firm’s subjective productive opportunity set. Through this research the relationships between the subjective visions and experiences of entrepreneurs, and perceived opportunities are presented. Besides the diversity of the problems that entrepreneurs encounter during the creation and development of the company, and the range of resources utilized are also discussed.

Students' Creativity and Entrepreneurial Learning for Developing Corporate Entrepreneurship

2017 ◽  
pp. 89-116
Author(s):  
Giustina Secundo ◽  
Pasquale Del Vecchio ◽  
Giuseppina Passiante ◽  
Mirco Paoletto
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Corporate Entrepreneurship ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Entrepreneurial Learning ◽  
Italian Association ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
University Colleges ◽  
The University

The chapter aims to contribute at the discussion on the role of creativity in sustaining corporate entrepreneurship development by focusing on entrepreneurial learning in the context of incumbent enterprises. Empirical evidences coming from the case study of “Mimprendo” project (www.mimprendo.it), an initiative promoted by the Italian Conference of the University Colleges and the Italian Association of Young Entrepreneurs, are presented. Findings provides insights about the collaborative entrepreneurial learning as happening in the community composed by University students, entrepreneurs, and researchers to solve relevant managerial and entrepreneurial innovation's needs. Those evidences are at the basis of an integrated framework aimed to provide a coherent and a systematic view on the collaborative entrepreneurial learning processes to nurture, select, and implement creative ideas of universities students for sustaining the corporate entrepreneurship in incumbent companies.

Organizational Learning and Technology

2012 ◽  
pp. 217-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Learning Capacity ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Virtual Communities Of Practice

The purpose of this chapter is to explore the role of technology in organizational learning. Recognizing that the presence of technology may not always bring about desirable change, this chapter focuses on identifying promising aspects of technologies and their potential to enhance the organization’s learning capacity. Three interrelated constructs—technology, organizational learning, and knowledge management—are examined. This review pointed to several challenges related to technology integration in the organizational learning processes. A variety of technology-based learning platforms are suggested. Virtual learning, virtual dialoguing, virtual communities of practice, and technology-enabled knowledge management systems are recommended as appropriate technology applications for facilitating learning within organizations. Gaining an understanding about how technology can be leveraged to promote learning is key to improving organizational practices.

Understanding Individual Learning for Organizational Learning

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (15) ◽  
pp. 791-795
Author(s):  
Rajendra Paul
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Individual Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Abstract Concept ◽  
Feedback Environment ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Factors

Suitable application of the knowledge about individual learning to develop organizational learning processes is the focus and scope of this paper. Organization is an abstract concept. Consequently, organizational learning depends to a large extent on the learning by individual employees. Cognitive learning is treated in greater detail than physical learning, although the two often occur and are treated simultaneously. The attributes of the individual learning process discussed here include intrinsic and extrinsic factors like motivation, feedback, environment, social influences, and role of emotions.

scholarly journals The Role of the Church in Curbing Drug Addiction Problems: A Case Study of Nairobi Chapel

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Joseph K. Kosgei ◽  
Henry Mutua ◽  
Gyang David Pam
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Financial Allocation ◽  
The Church

Drug and substance abuse is considered a worldwide menace. Kenya being part of the globe experiences its effects. The Church, being a tool that helps society live godly lives, should take part in the fight against drug and substance abuse. This study sought to identify the role of the Church in curbing drug addiction problems. A descriptive case study and qualitative research approach were employed. 50 churches under the Nairobi Chapel umbrella of Churches were targeted. Questionnaires were employed to collect data from lead pastors in charge of drug addicts’ recovery programs within Nairobi Chapel. Data was analyzed and presented using tables and charts. From the study majority of the churches that took part in the research, only 40% had ministries to help in combating drug abuse, none of the churches had financial allocation for the same, on the human resource set aside; lead pastors comprised 85%, staff members 9%, while drug and substance rehabilitation pastors were 6%, on involvement in advocacy only 20% of the churches were participating, on the other hand, 61% of the churches took part in partnerships with drug addiction and rehabilitation and prevention programs.

scholarly journals Mentoring in the concept of the learning organization in higher education – empirical research / Mentoring w koncepcji organizacji uczącej się szkoły wyższej w świetle badań empirycznych

Management ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 273-290
Author(s):  
Martyna Wronka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Research Mentoring

Summary The development of a knowledge-based economy necessitates the search for new methods and tools for enhancing organizational learning processes. In this context, many scholars point to the importance of mentoring as a tool to support individual and organizational learning. The paper is an attempt to answer the question: how mentoring helps to stimulate the process of organizational learning? Therefore, this paper discusses the concept of learning organization, concept of mentoring along with associated concepts, on the basis of which experience result from the process of implementing mentoring at university are pointed out. This objective will be achieved through presentation of the results of the literature study followed by case study on the implementation and realization of mentoring programme at one of the polish universities

scholarly journals E-RESOURCES SEBAGAI PENYEDIA INFORMASI MURAH DAN BERKUALITAS (STUDI KASUS PERPUSTAKAAN NASIONAL REPUBLIK INDONESIA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 566
Author(s):  
Lisa Noviani Maghfiroh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Information ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
National Library ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Collection Methods

<p>This paper aims to explain e-resources as a provider of information in the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia. In this paper using qualitative research methods descriptive case study approach in the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia with data collection methods through literature review. The result of the discussion is to know the role of e-resources as a provider of quality information and guidelines for accessing e-resources owned PNRI provided for the wider community so that the public and users of National Library of the Republic of Indonesia can obtain the information<br />needed cheap and cheap.</p><p>Keywords : E-resources, Information, National Library of the Republic of Indonesia, PNRI</p>

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