Knowledge Network Evolution of Smokers, Adaptive Behaviors and Enhancement of Knowledge Capability

Objectives: With the evolution of knowledge networks of smokers, we analyzed how adaptive behaviors affect the enhancement of the knowledge capability of their organization. Methods: Through the empirical analysis of 228 questionnaire data from smoker-dense zone, this paper conducts a regression analysis between the implementation of different behaviors and the capability improvement, in the context of knowledge flow evolution. Results: Conclusions show that different behavioral decisions of knowledge subjects have different influences on their knowledge capability, and the routine behaviors have a significant negative impact on their knowledge capability, while the imitative behavior and innovative behavior have a significant positive impact on the improvement of knowledge capability. These effects are also affected by the regulatory effects of the three stages of knowledge flow. Conclusion: In different stages of the functional evolution of the knowledge network of smokers, different behavioral decisions of knowledge subjects will promote or restrict their own knowledge capabilities. Based on the knowledge growth expectation, knowledge subjects can adopt different behavior strategies to achieve dynamic environment adaptation and gain competitive advantage.

Critical factors in capacity building of NGOs in the intellectual disability sector in India: PLS SEM modelling

PurposeMost of the services being delivered to persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India are through non-government organizations (NGOs). The quality and effectiveness for the delivery of services to PwDs largely depends on the capacity of the NGOs involved. This study attempts to understand the linkage between various capabilities of non-profits organizations working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and their value creation.Design/methodology/approachUsing a mixed methodology, the study has conducted various interviews with the involved stakeholders and interviews to obtain a complete understanding and overcome the limitations of quantitative or qualitative approach alone.FindingsThe findings of this study exhibit that there is a significant and positive influence of financial capability, human resource capability, stakeholder capability, dynamic capability and collaboration capability on non-profit performance. However, knowledge capability has no effect on non-profit performance.Originality/valueThis study will help in making policies for policymakers in capacity building of NGOs. This research study is the first attempt in exploring the critical factors in capacity building of NGOs in the intellectual disability sector, particularly in India.

Regional Knowledge Capabilities, Entrepreneurial Activity, and Productivity Growth: Evidence from Italian NUTS-3 Regions

Knowledge has replaced labor as the key factor for productivity growth in innovation discourse. The Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship (KSTE) provides the theoretical foundation to bridge the gap between knowledge and productivity growth. The way regional knowledge actually contributes to productivity growth requires a theoretical explanation because knowledge capability is an indirect and intangible input for regional productivity growth. Previous research has shown that entrepreneurship alone is insufficient to drive productivity improvements. We examine how knowledge capabilities lead to meaningful growth outcomes of new firms in a region. This study examines the determinants of productivity growth by analyzing the factors of entrepreneurship and knowledge capabilities at the regional level, especially considering the moderating effect of entrepreneurship between knowledge and regional growth; by comparing different dimensions of local knowledge capabilities; and by aggregating the contribution of knowledge capabilities and entrepreneurship to productivity growth at the regional level. The empirical analysis is performed on Italian NUTS-3 regions by utilizing an integrated data set combining patent data from the EPO PATSTAT database, and regional data from Eurostat regional statistics. This study makes two main contributions to the KSTE literature by linking knowledge, entrepreneurship, and regional growth and by providing empirical results on different aspects of regional knowledge capability. Our findings identify which types of local knowledge capabilities are more important and how related innovative activity interacts with entrepreneurial activity, elucidating the mechanisms by which knowledge affects labor productivity through entrepreneurship.

Analysis Of Dynamics Of Business Environment And Their Impact On Human Resource Management

Human resources have played a role in managing workplace complication as the business environment is continuously changing. The latest paper reviews the positive and negative impact on the organisation’s human resources resulting from the dynamics of technical, legal, political, and economic factors. The qualitative research technique applied in the study improves knowledge and systematically analyses resources. Research sheds light on how the technological environment, privatisation, globalisation, labour migration, changing social needs in the workplace and changing diversity affect the employees’ work. The research paper examines the business executive’s changing role in dealing with several human resource motivation activities and training to adapt changes to enhance competition effectively. Human resources are an indispensable organisational resource that needs to be adapted to changes to increase efficiency. Success and organisational efficiency depend on the knowledge, capability, and skills of human resources, which need to be reviewed and updated with a changing business environment. There is no loophole in achieving business success. The research paper noted a positive impact on organisational development owing to improved human resource talent competencies.

The Interaction Effect of Personality Factor on Capability and Competence Requirement

The auditing and accounting profession recently faced many challenges following fraudulent practices among the Jordanian public sector. The continuation of such fraudulent activities in the public sector impedes national economic developments and growth. This study's main objective is to have a practical and effective way of reducing the incidences of fraud in the Jordanian public sector. Specifically, this research explores the moderating role of neuroticism on knowledge requirements and fraud risk assessment performance in the Jordanian public sector. Adopting a survey method, the respondents of this study are forensic accountants and auditors in the Jordanian public sector. The research findings will contribute to the existing literature on forensic accountants, auditors, knowledge capability requirement, and neuroticism as a personality factor and fraud risk assessment performance of regulators regarding prevention and detection of fraud in the Jordanian public sector work environment.

Knowledge management capability as an absorptive for driving innovation: The role of type of innovation

Knowledge-Based View as an intangible resource for the company will become the knowledge capability it possesses. Particularly in the context of SMEs in developing countries like Indonesia, SMEs have a big role in contributing to the country's economy. Therefore, knowledge capability is a resource that must be owned by SMEs that should be able to encourage adopting this type of innovation. In accordance with the basis of Knowledge-Based View, this knowledge will have an impact on company performance and its competitive advantage through the types of innovations that have been adopted. The quantitative method was used by distributing questionnaires totaling 120 SMEs in Indonesia and the data were processed using PLS-SEM. This study has a hypothesis that the relationship between knowledge management capability has a positive and significant effect on firm performance, as well as the mediating role of the type of innovation. The results in this study indicate that knowledge management capability does not have a significant effect on firm performance. However, the relationship between knowledge management capability shows that it has a significant effect on marketing, product, process, and service innovation. Discussions related to these results are also explained by implication factors in this study.

Implementasi Program Mini-Seminar Bahasa Inggris Bidang Kesehatan Untuk Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat Undikma Mataram

The implementation of Mini-Seminar of English language for health at social health major of UNDIKMA Mataram aims to improve students’ English language knowledge, capability in Social Health Program of Undikma, especially English for social health both theoretically and practically. This program involved the students of social health in Undikma Mataram. The presenters or the mentors of this program were the English lecturers, and the students majoring in social health who are still active as students as the participants. The program took place in Mandalika University of Education (UNDIKMA), Mataram. The program implemented the method included planning, acting, observing in which through giving the material presentation focusing on some materials such as; English for health, eight parts of speech, modal auxiliaries, mini conversation practice realizing the materials given. The result of the implemented program revealed the high enthusiasm and interest to participate actively within the process of the program given start from the first till the end. The students also gained the increase improvement regarding the capability of using English language expression for social health, vocabulary items, and self-confident. The students also expected the same program may be re-conducted since they showed a high appreciation to the program given in terms of presentation, and guiding within the practice, so that they can enrich and improve their English language communication skill especially English for social health.