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Higher education and the development of competencies for innovation in the workplace

Vila, Luis E.; Perez, Pedro J.; Morillas, Francisco G. - In: Management Decision 50 (2012) 9, pp. 1634-1648

development of innovation‐related competencies by university graduates in Spain. The research hypothesis is the presence of … explanatory variables capture the prevalence of diverse teaching/learning modes and the behavior of graduates during their studies … and the development of specific competencies by graduates. Proactive methods in general, and problem‐based learning in …

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US Organizations’ Response to AIDS in the Workplace

Kohl, John P.; Miller, Alan N. - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 4, pp. 43-51

Since first identified in June 1981, 315,390 cases of AIDS have been reported in the United States and 194,354 Americans have died of the disease, as of 30 June 1993. Worldwide, 718,894 cases of AIDS have been reported and 13 million people are believed to be infected with the HIV...

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Cycles of organisational learning: a conceptual approach

Murray, Peter - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 3, pp. 239-247

Notes that, in an environment of rapid change, organisational learning theory appears to offer much for organisations trying to grapple with change and growth. However, not all theorists agree on the methodologies of organisational learning, and there is little consensus about how organisations...

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Developing and supporting creative problem solving teams: part 2 – facilitator competencies

McFadzean, Elspeth - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 6, pp. 537-551

More and more organisations are using teams to solve problems, plan for the future and improve products, processes and services. One method of enhancing group effectiveness is to use a facilitator. Facilitators, however, need to be trained in order to accomplish their role effectively. This can...

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Managing radical organisational transformation

Francis, D.; Bessant, J.; Hobday, M. - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 1, pp. 18-31

For various reasons organisations can enter a condition that presents them with a “transformational imperative”. This happens when “old” ways of doing business cease to deliver sustainable competitive advantage and usual ways of “putting things right” fail to restore business...

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Linking leaders’ beliefs to their behaviors and competencies

Emiliani, M.L. - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 9, pp. 893-910

Discusses how competency models are used with the intent to improve managers’ leadership skills. Determines that competency models will not result in any substantive changes in behaviors because they fail to address managers’ fundamental beliefs about the practice of business. A new...

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Falling into capability learning traps

Harrison, Jeannette; Boyle, Emily - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 1, pp. 31-43

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how one firm – the British Shoe Corporation – eventually failed because, as a result of the strength of its predominant managerial mental model it fell into a number of exploitative learning capability traps. Design/methodology/approach –...

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Translating knowledge to build technological competence

Savory, Clive - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 8, pp. 1052-1075

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a review of literature that establishes the factors affecting the ability of an organisation to absorb and apply knowledge. The review aims to draw from literature on the resource‐based view of the firm, dynamic capabilities, organisational...

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Core competency beyond identification: presentation of a model

Ljungquist, Urban - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 3, pp. 393-402

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline a model that is conceptually and empirically applicable by practitioners in contexts extending beyond mere core competence identification. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a conceptual review of a model. Findings – This...

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Strategizing through the capability lens: sources and outcomes of integration

Bitar, Jad; Hafsi, Taïeb - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 3, pp. 403-419

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the concept of capabilities and where they come from as well as their impact on integration and performance. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is presented in the form of a theoretical development and literature review. Findings – This paper...

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