Collaborate as a flock in the organization: how selection and synthesis influence knowledge convergence within a complex adaptive system

Purpose This study aims to investigate how two collaborative methods – selection and synthesis – influence knowledge convergence when people articulate a new strategic direction driving transformation within the organization. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a longitudinal field experiment developed in four organizations involving 82 employees over a three-month process. Inspired by dynamics governing flocks as complex adaptive systems, selection and synthesis have been separately used in two sets of companies. Primary and secondary data have been largely collected and analyzed throughout the whole process. Findings This study describes how the two alternative methods differently influenced two kinds of knowledge convergence. While selection triggers a general and static knowledge convergence and the propagation of individual knowledge over time, synthesis fosters a local and dynamic knowledge convergence where individuals tend to propagate knowledge generated collectively. Research limitations/implications This research offers insights into understanding the influence of alternative collaborative methods on the creation and propagation of knowledge when people are converging toward a new strategic direction. From a theoretical perspective, it contributes to complex adaptive system theory, highlighting the role of knowledge convergence and emergence through collaboration. Practical implications This research offers insights to managers who deal with the complexity of the engagement of different stakeholders during collaborative processes, offering some actionable takeaways to foster knowledge convergence by alternatively employing selection and synthesis. Originality/value This paper contributes to the management and social information processing literature emphasizing the role of knowledge convergence emerging from the complex interactions among multiple stakeholders.

PELATIHAN KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR SEBAGAI KETERAMPILAN MELALUI KONSEP KNOWLEDGE CONVERGENCE PADA KOMUNITAS PENGEMBANG APLIKASI DI DILO DEPOK

Pengembangan apps memerlukan sebuah pendekatan yang partisipatif melalui upaya kolaboratif untuk mencapai tujuannya. Upaya ini adalah menggabungkan beberapa aspek seperti Bisnis, seni dan teknis yang mana sebuah fenomena yang dikenal dengan knowledge convergence. Melalui pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan para pegembang apps mampu mengaplikasikan beberapa kaedah dalam keterampilan berfikir yakni kritis dan kreatif untuk mampu meliputi masalah yang rumit yang memerlukan evauasi pada sudut pandang tertentu dalam mengkaji dan menyelesaikan masalah. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan di DiLO Depok untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tentang knowledege management pada komunitas pengembang aplikasi (apps). Konsep yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah Knowledge management dan kolaborasi melalui berfikir kreatif dan kritis pada proses bergagasan (ideation) hingga muncul inovasi.

Efficiency Problem of renewable energetics systems in the context of «smart house» concept

Considering the question of efficiency of alternative energy systems, producing electricity from the position of interests of households it acquires an unexpected sound. The efficiency can be low (about 7-10%) providing that the heat released in converting is targeted i.e also used on the needs of households. In such an approach low efficiency becomes acceptable since the most part of energy usage in households is spent on systems using the heat (hot water supply etc.) even in the summer period. It is shown that converting of energy providing targeted heat dissipation can be provided by the phenomenon of generation of electromotive force by flowing of the low-speed, low-molecular salt current trough the polymeric sewed net; relevant experimental results are presented. Basing on the analysis of low-molecular ions currents balance by flowing of solution through the gel, the theory of the phenomenon is proposed. It is shown that the described phenomenon and based on its energy converting systems can be considered as an example illustrating the perspectivity of the new paradigm of green energetics development. Given paradigm is based on principles of technical and humanitarian knowledge convergence and is completely consistent with the conclusion that the environment-friendly technologies development is a technical and social issue at one time.

Internet influence on the biopsychosocial health of adolescents: an integratitive review

ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify scientific evidence on the influence of internet use on adolescents’ biopsychosocial health. Methods: Integrative review, with database search, using the descriptors “internet”, “adolescent health” and “adolescent behavior”. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 16 articles were selected. Results: Knowledge convergence produced for three main themes was demonstrated: “Internet exposure time and possible damages to adolescent health”; “Internet, adolescent and cyberbullying”; and “Internet as a source of information for adolescent health”. Final considerations: The network involves an intricate network of interactions, providing varied behaviors and attitudes that reflect on adolescent health. Therefore, it is important to articulate nursing actions with the school community and the family, in order to carry out health education.