Introduction to social innovation as a new form of organisation in knowledge- based societies

2013 ◽  
pp. 13-21
Keyword(s):  
Social Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
New Form

scholarly journals MASONRY IN PARALLEL. A KNOWLEDGE BASED STRATEGY POST CENTRAL ITALY EARTHQUAKE 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol XLIV-M-1-2020 ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
C. Braucher ◽  
E. Currà
Keyword(s):  
Central Italy ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Masonry Buildings ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Central Italy Earthquake ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Umbria Region ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
New Form

Abstract. This research aims to propose a classification of masonry typologies in Central Italy after the earthquakes that in 2016 involved about 120 municipalities. This territory, since several decades, presents high fragility features due to the depopulation process that increase the vulnerability and risk degree. This condition affects even the maintenance practices of traditional buildings by the inhabitants and the extraordinary post-traumatic situation acts as an accelerating factor of the abandonment. In this article we will explain deeply the first part of the research, focusing in particular on methods and tools that were defined and used to carry out this study. The research highlights the need of a specific comparative tool for masonry facades classification. This was elaborated through the comparison of existed bibliography as the EMS-98, the Aedes schedules and the local classification by Umbria Region and the De Meo book. The result then is the production of another synoptic map that would simplifies the correlation between different approaches to classification and the censed facades. Moreover, it was elaborated a second synoptic map moving from the analyses of many survey forms already discuss in literature. The result of this comparison is a new survey form to carry out the field research on vernacular masonry buildings. This new form focuses on the characteristics of the buildings that the research aims to study in Central Italy. The two tools that are illustrate in the following paper were applied on one hundred survey of masonry buildings carried out during August 2018. The last part of this paper proposes a statistical analysis of the results of the field research.

scholarly journals Knowledge-Based Dynamic Capabilities for Sustainable Innovation: The Case of the Green Plastic Project

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Beuter Júnior ◽  
Kadígia Faccin ◽  
Bibiana Volkmer Martins ◽  
Alsones Balestrin
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Procedural Approach ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Sustainable Innovation ◽  
New Form

A large number of recent studies show that sustainable innovation requires specific and new dynamic capabilities related to a new form of collaboration with suppliers, customers, research institutes and other related partners. These sources and external knowledges and competences require new skills in managing relationships and knowledge integration. Considering this gap, the purpose of this paper is to identify how knowledge-based dynamic capabilities (KBDCs) influence the process of developing sustainable innovations. To meet this objective, we use a procedural approach from the reconstruction of the green plastic project, in its R&D trajectory, from retrospective interviews and secondary data. Our results point to a set of practices (microfoundations) essential in the development process of sustainable innovations. We also identify the changes experienced in the knowledge capabilities of the company throughout the development of the project; this component provides the originality of this paper.

Business–nonprofit partnerships: a new form of collaboration in a corporate responsibility and social innovation context

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Sanzo ◽  
Luis I. Álvarez ◽  
Marta Rey ◽  
Nuria García
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Responsibility ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
New Form

scholarly journals Approaches to Higher Education Innovation in the Context of Industrial Revolution 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Quynh Huy ◽  
Le Vinh Trien
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Access To Knowledge

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 has brought about many changes including the higher education system. The main problem is how the education system could adapt to change and promote social innovation. This paper aims to describe the necessary changes and adjustments made in the education system, thereby better meeting the requirements of Industry 4.0, and creating a competitive education system, contributing to socio-economic development. With the research method based on the synthesis of documents, the research results show that, in the context of Industry Revolution 4.0 and the complexity of globalization, the philosophy in educational innovation needs to be changed so that universities can contribute more to society and enhance academic liberalization. Students need to master the knowledge and skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration, creativity and innovation. In addition, literacy skills related to digital including information and communication knowledge are also important. Students should have access to knowledge based on diversity; and be ready to incorporate new knowledge that brings about positive changes, gradually fighting against injustice, lack of democracy and human rights, fostering an open society where voices are heard; and become responsible citizens. In addition, open learning platforms need to be considered by universities and teachers in deciding how to organize education and learning in the 4.0 Industrial Revolution era.

Division of Interfirm Activities in the Knowledge-Based Economy

2009 ◽  
pp. 41-57
Author(s):  
Poul Houman Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Learning Processes ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
Interfirm Networks ◽  
The Core ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
New Form ◽  
Interfirm Learning

In order to capture market dividends and stay at par with the competition in the knowledge-based economy, firms must constantly develop their skill profile. There is considerable scope for learning through interfirm learning processes. However, the uncertain and costly nature of this process hampers exchange of knowledge in interfirm networks. This opens up for a new form of intermediary specialised in the absorption, generation, and dissemination of knowledge: the knowledge processor. This contribution addresses the core strategic issues faced by this type of firm, and illustrates the process through a case study of a knowledge processor.

A Social Innovation In Malaysia Vs Thailand: Strengths And Weaknesses

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Siti Maziah Ab Rahman ◽  
Mariam Setapa ◽  
Mohd Hafeez Al-Amin Abdul Wahab ◽  
Ahmad Bukhari Mohd Yasin ◽  
Tengku Badariah Tengku Yahya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Economic Planning ◽  
Economic Perspective ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Corporate Innovation ◽  
Social Innovations

Innovation is important in enhancing the country's competitiveness and contributing to knowledge-based urban development. The development of innovation that focuses only on the economic perspective leads to the imbalance of development when there is a gap in economic growth and social development of society. The emergence of social innovation is a complement to corporate innovation that focuses only on profit. Thus, this article aims to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of social innovation in two countries which is Malaysia and Thailand. The findings show that both governments of Thailand and Malaysia have taken social innovations initiative as a serious matter by incorporating it as one important agenda in their economic planning and framework. However, besides of success stories discussed in this paper, there are also some weaknesses point out in this paper need to address seriously by the respected parties.

MNC involvement in social innovations: the issue of knowledge, networks and power

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Holmström Lind ◽  
Olivia Kang ◽  
Anna Ljung ◽  
Mats Forsgren
Keyword(s):  
Power Relations ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Knowledge Networks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Social Innovations

Purpose This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework and presents a number of propositions relating to why and how multinational companies (MNCs) engage in social innovations. The central focus is on the role of MNC knowledge, networks and power for their involvement in social innovations. Design/methodology/approach The authors combine literature on social innovations, business innovations and MNC literature, and present a number of propositions dealing with the link between MNC knowledge, networks and power-relations and their potential involvement in social innovations. Findings The authors emphasize that when social innovations are embraced by MNCs, the way that these corporations use their knowledge, networks and existing power-relations needs to be adapted to the new conditions present in the social innovation arena. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of this work is that the propositions are based on anecdotal evidence and that they are restricted to literature revolving around a few theoretical concepts (knowledge, networks, power). Against this, the authors suggest that to address the call for more empirical work on MNCs engagement in social innovation, these concepts could be used as a starting point in future empirical investigations. Originality/value The paper brings together and outlines a theoretical framework based on three theoretical approaches to the MNC as suggested by the literature: the knowledge-based MNC, differentiated MNC and political MNC. Based on these three perspectives, the key contribution of this paper is to develop a broader understanding of why and how MNCs engage in social innovation and the potential underlying liabilities for this involvement.

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