In this essay the paradoxes and difficulties associated with the ongoing debate between ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and scientific knowledge will be thoroughly discussed. An attempt will be made to take a stand and decide whether ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and ‘Scientific Knowledge’ should have distinct boundaries or whether they are able to co-exist successfully. In order to do this‚ reference will mainly be drawn from readings by L. Green (2012)‚ M. Leach and J. Fairhead (2002). I will draw on evidence
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are valuable knowledge. They are developed through accumulated experience during performing a task on a particular job.According to our reference textbook‚ the definition of deep smart is provided as“the capacity of experts to exploit their deep knowledge of a particular practice to exercise good judgment and the “smart” interpretation of new possibilities”.(Leonard and Swap‚ 2004) People with Deep Smarts are the “go-to” individuals in an organization‚ possessed of skills and knowledge that make them
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Explain how continuous improvement models‚ knowledge management systems‚ quality systems and sustainability principles can be incorporated into business systems Continuous Improvement Models To close the gap between actual and desired performance‚ decisions need to be made. Decision making involves making a selection from among alternative courses of action. Implementation and evaluation of the implementation provide feedback into the next cycle of group decision making. Effective problem
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Reading (refer to the requirement of page 32) – Extract Three Polyani‚ M.‚ The Tacit Dimension‚ Petersmith‚ 1966 (ch.1 p3-25) Polanyi claimed that his thinking commences from the truism that ‘we can know more than we can tell’ (4). Do you agree? Yes‚ it is because it is hard to express by verbal means. It is through observation and experience that can acquire tacit knowledge. Are you clear as to what Polanyi means by the ‘proximal’ and the ‘distal’? ‘proximal and distal’ are integrated to become
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Publishing‚ Inc. 2009 http://www.eurojournals.com/ajsr.htm Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and Knowledge Management: A Case Study Zulkarnain Muhamad Sori Department of Accounting and Finance‚ Faculty of Economics and Management Universiti Putra Malaysia Abstract This study seeks to examine the use of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) by ZBMS Sdn. Bhd.‚ and it’s contribution to the knowledge management and strategic role of the organisation. ZBMS is a company that registered in Kuala Lumpur
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1. How important are emotions to our purposes? Extremely important. If we had no emotion‚ then what is the reason to live‚ or do anything purposeful‚ if no sense of achievement‚ happiness has occurred. 2. Would we seek knowledge‚ or even be capable of knowledge‚ without purposefulness? In media programs‚ it has been hinted at the possibility of aliens who have no feeling‚ but have the purpose to conquer‚ or some other objective. As such‚ 3. How do our feelings affect our perceptions?
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keep track of what was discussed .I believe being given the information through a method of direct lecturing would have been less effective. I use the same method with my own students‚ to engage in what they already know‚ so I may build upon that knowledge. After introducing the topic‚ I ask my students for feedback on the task at the end of the lesson. My method of collecting feedback differs upon the type of students I am teaching. For the more outspoken/confident student I use emotions on the
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ensure the competence of the National Service (NS) men in carrying out their medical responsibilities and performing up to expectations when the time arises for them to do so in future. This was carried out by first refreshing the NSmen’s theoretical knowledge of specific medical subject matter‚ i.e. various emergency surgical procedures‚ that was taught during their NS days. Typically conducted annually‚ the refresher training would see the NSmen undergoing classroom learning followed by a practical
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Decision making Strategic‚ Managerial‚ Operational At the operational level‚ employees develop‚ control‚ and maintain core business activities required to run the day-to-day operations. Operational decisions are considered structured decisions‚ At the managerial level‚ employees are continuously evaluating company operations to hone the firm’s abilities to identify‚ adapt to‚ and leverage change. Semistructured At the strategic level‚ managers develop overall business strategies‚ goals‚ and objectives
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manufacturing a variety of luxury goods (watch‚ shoes‚ fragrance‚ and eyewear) Rare -- No Competitors can have access to the suppliers of Coach. Inimitable --No Although Coach has built strong supply chain for over 70 years history and has tacit knowledge that enables Coach to be successful company by providing accessible luxury‚ Coach’s supply chain is imitable for competitors because access to Coach’s supply chain isn’t limited only for Coach and competitors can become a valuable customer of
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