The intergenerational cooperation estimates from a gender perspective in Polish organizations in context of the age management

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-82
Author(s):  
Monika Sipa ◽  
Iwona Gorzeń-Mitka ◽  
Andrzej Skibiński
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
Intergenerational Cooperation

Aging of labour resources is a global problem that determines the shape of modern labour market. This problem is becoming increasingly visible also in Poland, as it is estimated that every tenth employer is aged over 55. It is important to understand that these people, due to their experience, can be a vital source of knowledge for organisations. An effective process of knowledge sharing can be a key factor in success of modern business. This publication is an attempt to evaluate intergenerational cooperation in Polish organisations. The aim of the paper was to identify differences in selected areas of intergenerational cooperation in an organisation from a gender perspective.

Location Guided System of Training Solutions and Learning Itineraries Based on Competences Adapted to Users’ Needs

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Jose López-Ruiz ◽  
Pablo Lara-Navarra ◽  
Enric Serradell-Lopez ◽  
Josep Antoni Martínez-Aceituno
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Starting Position ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Model Of Competency ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Training Expectations ◽  
The University ◽  
And Training

Competency design stands out among the methodological and educational model changes introduced by the EHEA (European Higher Education Area). This concept is a key factor when developing programs based on academic and professional profiles that respond to social and labour market needs. The UOC eLearning GPS is based on competences and is meant to reduce the gap between formal training and the reality of the labour market and social needs that traditionally has characterized the university. These aspects are the basis of this application. Using a language of competences, the application helps the students identify their main skills and capacities, as well as areas of improvement. Following the model of competency design, this tool helps the user detect and reduce the gap between a starting position of competence and his or her learning and training expectations. UOC eLearning GPS application offers solutions and learning itineraries closer to the user’s real learning needs.

Knowledge Sharing and Self Efficacy Effect on Innovative Behavior of Weaving Crafters

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-61
Author(s):  
Sulistiowati ◽  
Nurul Komari
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Innovation Ability ◽  
Sharing Behavior

The development of the weaving industry in Indonesia is an important effort to preserve the nation's culture and improve the economic prosperity of the local community. If weaving is managed well, it will accommodate the workforce and eventually their welfare will increase. Sambas Regency is one of the regions in Indonesia which has traditional woven fabrics. The ability of human resources to always produce innovation is a key factor for a business to be able to survive in conditions of intense competition. To increase the variety of patterns and product diversification needed the ability to innovate from weaving craftsmen. Innovation capability of each individual is different, not all individuals have the talent to innovate. Innovation capability can develop because of knowledge. Knowledge sharing behavior has an important role for innovation. Sharing knowledge is a driver of increased innovation ability (Lin, 2007; Rahab, Sulistyandari, & Sudjono, 2011). Individual confidence that he can carry out their duties is very important to build the ability to innovate. Self-efficacy is believed to influence the choice of tasks, effort, perseverance, excitement, and achievement (Bandura, 2012). Previous research concluded that the effect of self-efficacy on innovation behavior was carried out by Hsiao, Tu, Chang, & Chen (2015). The problem in this research is whether knowledge sharing and self-efficacy affect the innovative behavior of weaving craftsmen? Keywords: innovation, self-efficacy, knowledge sharing

How social entrepreneurs learn new skills? The role of social economy support centres in supporting know- how development.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Martyna Wronka-Pośpiech ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Economy ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Know How ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
The Many

The modern business model means that, regardless whether for-profit or non-profit, an organization should have both the willingness and the ability to learn and develop. Nowadays social enterprise has emerged as a key factor in efforts to address the many complex issues facing the world today. Its focus on providing a benefit to society as a whole rather than just the owners of the enterprise make it ideal for addressing the global concerns of the environment, healthcare, education, economic growth, and poverty alleviation. This article demonstrates specific examples on how Social Economy Support Centres create policy programmes for social enterprises and support their legal, financial and know-how development.

Investigating the impact of information systems on knowledge sharing

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 501-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayyeh Mirzaee ◽  
Ali Ghaffari
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Knowledge is the key factor and the strategic resource for acquiring assets and intangible organizational capabilities, which can lead to further growth and development, creation of value and the advantage of competitiveness. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of information systems (ISs) on knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach The statistical society and the intended population of this study were the experts of the registry office in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for collecting data. Also, SMART-partial least square was used for testing the hypotheses of the study. Findings The results gained in this study revealed that IS dimensions, i.e. service quality, system quality and technology, play a significant role in sharing knowledge among the personnel of an organization. Practical implications Nowadays, knowledge is regarded as a notable component of knowledge management process, which contributes to the growth and development of organizations. Sharing knowledge can be considered as a vital phenomenon in managing organizational knowledge. One of the remarkable tasks of ISs is to share information as a key factor. Sharing information can result in fast information distribution and efficient and effective organizational operations and enhanced internal and external performance of the organization. Originality/value This paper is aimed at introducing and presenting functional dimensions for optimizing the efficacy of ISs. Implementing an effective IS can accelerate the speed of information exchange among the personnel and the improvement of their capabilities.

An empirical investigation on TQM practices and knowledge sharing mediation in software industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 725-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anam Iqbal ◽  
Muhammad Asrar-ul-Haq
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Excellence ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Core Elements

Purpose The adequate culture of knowledge sharing in organizations is considered a key factor for improving the employees’ performance. Along with knowledge sharing, total quality management (TQM) practices are the ways to achieve business excellence. The purpose of this paper is to explore the mediating effect of knowledge sharing on the relationship between TQM practices and employees’ performance. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative study has been carried out in software houses of Pakistan. Data were collected from 340 employees using survey questionnaires from software houses of Pakistan and is analyzed through structural equation modeling technique using SPSS 22.0 and SmartPLS 2.0. Findings The results reveal that knowledge sharing partially mediates between TQM practices and employee performance. Furthermore, the results indicate that the TQM practices should be implemented holistically rather than individually. Research limitations/implications The generalization of the results is limited as the sample size is relatively small and represents software houses of only four regions in Pakistan. Moreover, the study findings were only based on software houses. So, these should be applied to other sectors with caution. Originality/value This study complements the previous researches and seeks to extend literature that how the core elements of knowledge sharing mediate between TQM practices and employees’ performance especially, in developing countries like Pakistan.

Controlling migration: the gender implications of work-related conditions in restricting rights to residence and to social benefits1

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Shutes
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
High Income ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Social Rights ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Relationship Of

This concluding chapter looks at the debate on migration and so-called ‘benefit tourism’ from an explicit gender perspective, an often overlooked aspect in the debate. It examines how the aim of controlling migration led to the introduction of work-related conditions for benefit receipt that have restricted migrants' access to rights of residence and entitlement to social benefits in the UK. The emphasis on a particular relationship of migrants to the labour market privileges the high-income and continuously employed migrant worker, thus reinforcing women's risk of exclusion from access to social rights. Debates on so-called benefit tourism are thus not only misplaced, since access to income-related benefits is highly restricted in relation to work, but that the restrictions on migrants' access to rights and resources have strong gendered effects as regards who is excluded.

scholarly journals Werkgevers worstelen met Abraham (en Sara): 50-plussers nog weinig in tel

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilma Henderikse ◽  
Kène Henkens ◽  
Joop Schippers
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Personnel Policies

Samenvatting Employers struggling with older workers The ageing of the Dutch work force proceeds rapidly. An increasing share of Dutch employers now has to face the consequences of an ageing staff. Many employers are not very optimistic about these consequences: they foresee increasing costs if their personnel grows older, while these increasing costs are not offset by increasing benefits. Yet, personnel policies towards older workers can be characterised as ‘accommodating’: older workers are being spared (less overtime, no nightshifts) and are being granted additional facilities (more holidays, more relaxed working hours). Only few organisations invest in older workers’ human capital. So, personnel policies actually contribute to the imbalance between costs and benefits of an ageing work force. In addition, employers do not consider older workers a key factor to combat current and future labour market shortages.

Promoting Organizational Knowledge Sharing

2004 ◽  
pp. 300-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack S. Cook ◽  
Laura Cook
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Organizational Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Assets ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Key Factor

This chapter examines knowledge sharing and management within an organization. More importantly, it addresses what organizations can do to promote knowledge sharing in order to gain a competitive edge. Included are the results of a survey that explores employees’ willingness to share knowledge. Today, more than ever, organizations must efficiently manage their knowledge assets in order to remain competitive. Some knowledge management (KM) initiatives have failed, while others have succeeded. A key factor associated with successfully managing knowledge is creating an environment that encourages individuals to share their knowledge.

A Case Study of a Knowledge-Sharing Web-Based Platform for Energy Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 869-879
Author(s):  
Mei-Chen Chang ◽  
Yao-Ming Chu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Energy Education ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Functional Mechanisms

This study presented the implementation and development of a knowledge-sharing web-based platform for energy education, called “Energy Magician”. The web-based platform was designed for the students who participating in “Energy Saving and CO2 Reduction Innovation Contest” to share their experience and ideas of energy saving. The researchers applied a web-based survey to explore how the participants with different personal characteristics value the key factors of functional mechanism design, reward system, and knowledge sharing of the platform. The research found that the participants valued differently the various key factors such as the reward system, the platform's functional mechanisms, and sustained knowledge sharing. Participants in different groups with different background, such as prior experience in using the platform, usage duration, and degree of participation, valued the platform's reward system differently, Moreover, participants in different groups ordered the importance of the platform's functional mechanisms in distinct ways. As for the key factor of sustained knowledge sharing, the participants with prior experience in web-based knowledge sharing tended to emphasize the “fostering of the ability in data compilation”; elementary school students tended to emphasize “level titles and privileges” and “cash and prize rewards” while contestants with high degrees of participation tended to emphasize the “joy in knowledge sharing”, “joy in taking part in the contest”, and “level titles and privileges”. When building similar platforms in the future, it is recommended that the design should be differentiated in terms of the reward systems and platform functions and be tailored to the participants' characteristics, so as to maximize their effective use.

Toward a Receiver-Based Theory of Knowledge Sharing

2011 ◽  
pp. 86-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharman Lichtenstein ◽  
Alexia Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Business Environments ◽  
Making Choices ◽  
Modern Business

Managers and researchers alike have sought new ways to address the challenges of sharing dispersed knowledge in modern business environments. Careful consideration by sharers of receivers’ knowledge needs and behaviours may improve the effectiveness of knowledge sharing. This research examines how sharers react to their perceptions of receivers’ knowledge needs and behaviours when making choices relating to sharing knowledge. The focus of this article is to propose and explore a theoretical framework for a study of the role of the receiver in knowledge sharing – receiver-based theory. Data collected from two case studies highlight a key role played by perceived receiver knowledge needs and behaviours in shaping sharer choices when explicit knowledge is shared. A set of receiver influences on knowledge sharing is provided that highlights key receiver and sharer issues. The paper concludes that companies should develop better ways to connect potential sharers with receivers’ real knowledge needs. Further, the findings suggest that sharing on a need-to-know basis hinders change in organisational power structures, and prevents the integration of isolated pockets of knowledge that may yield new value.

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