Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage During Economic Crisis

Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage During Economic Crisis
Author: Ordoñez de Pablos, Patricia
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466664584

Strategy management has always been a crucial business aspect that a company must understand to remain successful in the business world. However, there are a number of different approaches that a company can employ in order to differentiate themselves from the competition. Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage During Economic Crisis brings together the various approaches that affect the superiority of a company’s organizational performance and the gains they can make over their competitors. By focusing on concepts such as organizational learning and intellectual capital, this book is an indispensable reference source for researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and business managers interested in understanding what approaches are necessary to ensure superior organizational performance.

Impact of Economic Crisis on Education and the Next-Generation Workforce

Impact of Economic Crisis on Education and the Next-Generation Workforce
Author: Ordóñez de Pablos, Patricia
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466694564

With the evolution of information technologies, mobile devices, and social media, educators must learn to build and utilize new forms of content delivery, new teaching methodologies for academics, and special learning environments tailored to the needs of adult students. Impact of Economic Crisis on Education and the Next-Generation Workforce provides comprehensive coverage on the complexities and challenges of the learning process in the context of higher education and the role information technologies can play in mobile and distance learning. Through this book, professors, students, politicians, policymakers, corporate leaders, senior general managers, managing directors, information technology directors, and managers will understand the evolution and needs of new labor markets, including challenges for education, higher education and reforms, mobile and distance learning in higher education, problems in the current labor market, and the role of faculty with respect to workforce training.

Knowledge Management in Organizations

Knowledge Management in Organizations
Author: Lorna Uden
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2018-07-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319952048

This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Knowledge Management in Organizations, KMO 2018, held in Žilina, Slovakia, in August 2018. The theme of the conference was "Emerging Research for Knowledge Management in Organizations." The 59 papers accepted for KMO 2018 were selected from 141 submissions and are organized in topical sections on: Knowledge management models and analysis; knowledge sharing; knowledge transfer and learning; knowledge and service innovation; knowledge creation; knowledge and organization; information systems and information science; knowledge and technology management; data mining and intelligent science; business and customer relationship management; big data and IoT; and new trends in IT.

Handbook of Research on Global Competitive Advantage through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Handbook of Research on Global Competitive Advantage through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Author: Carmo Farinha, Luís M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 820
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 146668349X

As businesses seek to compete on a global stage, they must be constantly aware of pressures from all levels: regional, local, and worldwide. The organizations that can best build advantages in diverse environments achieve the greatest success. The Handbook of Research on Global Competitive Advantage through Innovation and Entrepreneurship explores the emergence of new ideas and opportunities in various markets and provides organizational leaders with the tools they need to take full advantage of those opportunities. With a focus on economic growth in a fast-paced environment, this handbook is a critical reference for business leaders, economists, and students of economic theory.

Knowledge Management Initiatives and Strategies in Small and Medium Enterprises

Knowledge Management Initiatives and Strategies in Small and Medium Enterprises
Author: Bencsik, Andrea
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522516433

To maintain a competitive edge against other businesses, companies must ensure the most effective strategies and procedures are in place. This is particularly critical in smaller business environments with fewer resources. Knowledge Management Initiatives and Strategies in Small and Medium Enterprises is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly material on the management of knowledge resources in smaller-scale enterprises. Highlighting theoretical foundations and real-world applications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, practitioners, researchers, and upper-level students interested in emerging perspectives on knowledge management.

Product Innovation through Knowledge Management and Social Media Strategies

Product Innovation through Knowledge Management and Social Media Strategies
Author: Goel, Alok Kumar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2015-11-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466696087

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Models, Strategies, and Tools for Competitive SMEs

Models, Strategies, and Tools for Competitive SMEs
Author: Perez-Uribe, Rafael
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2024-10-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

In a fiercely competitive global economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face numerous challenges in achieving and sustaining competitiveness. From limited resources and evolving market dynamics to technological disruptions and regulatory hurdles, SMEs often struggle to navigate the complexities of modern business environments. As a result, many SMEs find themselves at a disadvantage, unable to fully capitalize on opportunities or effectively mitigate threats, thus hindering their growth and long-term viability. Models, Strategies, and Tools for Competitive SMEs offers a comprehensive solution to empower SMEs to thrive in competitive landscapes. By bringing together a wealth of expertise and insights from scholars and practitioners globally, this book serves as a valuable resource for SMEs seeking to enhance their competitiveness and unlock their full potential. Through a diverse array of topics, ranging from leadership and innovation to digital marketing and organizational climate, the book provides actionable strategies and practical tools tailored specifically to the needs of SMEs.

Comparative Approaches to Biotechnology Development and Use in Developed and Emerging Nations

Comparative Approaches to Biotechnology Development and Use in Developed and Emerging Nations
Author: Bas, Tomas Gabriel
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2016-10-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1522510419

The development of biotechnological innovations is quickly becoming a globalized phenomenon as emerging nations are making major strides to compete with more developed economies. Though efforts to bridge the gap between emerging and developed nations have been successful, there are still many barriers that need to be overcome. Comparative Approaches to Biotechnology Development and Use in Developed and Emerging Nations evaluates the importance of manufacturing biotechnological products around the world. Highlighting a comparative analysis of public policies, technological policies, innovations, and marketing capabilities of developed and emerging nations, this publication is a pivotal reference source for government officers, policy makers, academics, and practitioners.