This paper develops a framework of analysis of the emerging organisational network topology of the new knowledge-driven economy in order to identify critical success factors in the process of innovation. The central argument of the paper is that innovation constitutes the foundation of the competitiveness and value-creation capabilities of economic organisations. However, innovation is not some...

this study explored the nature of transfer among bilingual vs. trilinguals with varying levels of competence in english and their previous languages. the hypotheses were tested in writing tasks designed for 75 high (n= 35) vs. intermediate (n=40) proficient efl learners with turkish, persian, english and persian, english linguistic backgrounds. qualitative data were also collected through some ...

In their valuable discussion of whistleblowing in healthcare organisations, Mannion and Davies highlight the importance of organisational culture in influencing whether people raise concerns, and whether these concerns are listened to and acted upon. The role of leadership in shaping organisational culture is well-established1 and in this commentary, we will examine the influence of leaders in ...

AIM To describe and synthesize previous research on parents' perceptions of their participation in decision making in child health-care services. BACKGROUND Health policy in the area of user involvement emphasizes parent participation in decision-making (DM), thus ensuring that services are provided in accordance with their child's needs and enhancing parents' control over their child's healt...

This paper reports preliminary findings from a 3-year study investigating the capture and transfer of organisational knowledge and learning practices in the production of what have been termed complex product systems (CoPS). CoPS have been defined as capital-, engineering-, and IT-intensive, business-to-business products, networks, constructs and systems (Hobday, 1998). They tend to be high in ...

This research aims to investigate the factors that drive suppliers to implement sustainable practices in the supply chain of Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company (IGEDC) in Iran. This study reviews the sustainability literature and sustainable supply chain (SSC) and the role of suppliers in an SSC. Literature review identified the main categories of internal and external drivers of s...

Article history: Received 14 January 2013 Received in revised form 15 August 2013 Accepted 29 December 2013 Available online 19 January 2014 Scenario-based technology roadmapping offers a strong capability for strategic planning to respond to increasingly volatile environments. However, previous studies cannot guide organisations towards making robust decisions against complex future conditions...

Desorptive capacity is the organisational ability to transfer internal knowledge external actors obtain competitive advantage. We distinguish two forms of desorptive investigate how organisations active in emerging technology domains explore and exploit opportunities match internally developed needs. also focus on management innovation – create or revise structures processes as a potential ante...

Leadership comes in many forms (such as transactional, transformational, and distributed) and its effectiveness can inspire others to achieve organisational goals and visions. Inspiration as an emotional event requires receptiveness and an awareness of social interdependence. When mentees are inspired by mentor role models they can extend personal attributes and practices. Similar to other lead...