Robust Knowledge is Knowledge that is relevant and accepted by actors in the context of its application. Robust knowledge requires both consensus and disagreement because it is a knowledge that is powerfully built‚ a powerfully built knowledge because consensus refers to collective opinion and disagreement refers to lack of approval. Although it does require consensus and disagreement‚ in some fields it is not necessary. Mathematics could be an area of knowledge that could explain why this claim is not
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GTZ READER: Knowledge Management and Knowledge Systems for Rural Development Knowledge Management and Knowledge Systems for Rural Development By: C. G. Hess‚ Consultant‚ mail@carmen-hess.de; May 2006 In: READER: GTZ Knowledge Management. GTZ Sector Project Knowledge Systems in Rural Development‚ www.gtz.de/agriservice Introduction Knowledge Management Knowledge Management (KM) is a relatively novel management concept. It has been pushed by the rapid developments of Information and Communication
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and knowledge in the given dialogue. Then explain what the importance of this distinction is. In Gorgias‚ Plato uses a conversation between two men to lay the groundwork for knowledge and belief‚ suggesting that everything is subjective when it comes to these words‚ and their definitions are open for much interpretation past their most simplest of meanings. Gorgias is meant as a guideline in which we can decide whether or not an object‚ idea‚ or event is belief or knowledge. So you ask: What are
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“Robust knowledge requires both consensus and disagreement.” Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. Robust Knowledge is defined as “strong and healthy” knowledge that is “sturdy in construction”. This presents the idea that robust knowledge must have a degree of certainty and must be usable for the growth of even more knowledge‚ and must have a strong degree of personal certainty‚ and that one could use in their everyday dealings in the world. Robust knowledge must be able
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Characteristics of a Knowledge and Value Centered Manager A knowledge and value centered manager is grounded in sound and accurate knowledge of the various themes that have developed throughout the history of management along with a commitment to values and ethical practice (Kettner‚ 2002). Any manager/supervisor/administrator in any field can be knowledge and value centered. Therefore I have assembled a list of characteristics that can be applied to great leadership in all fields and walks
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“We googled you” case study Fred Westen‚ the Ceo of Hathaway Jones a luxury apparel is facing a decision regarding his moral beliefs and his business views on hiring. The case study focuses on Fred and his choice to interview and hire‚ Mimi Brewster‚ an old friends daughter. She is a very successful and sophisticated Berkley graduate‚ who is bi lingual and completely qualified for the position to expand the Philadelphia based Hathaway Jones to China. After the first interview‚ Virginia Flanders
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We Googled You Executive Summary: This case focuses on the dilemma of Fred Wensten‚ CEO of Hathaway Jones. The company is planning to venture into China and the question is whether to hire Mimi Brewster or not. Mimi has impressed Fred with her strong reasoning skills and is the most suitable and preferred hire for the business expansion. But‚ scepticism arises when her strong credentials are doubted after Virginia Flanders‚ the Vice President of Human Resources‚ finds out through with the help of
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Duplicity The short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” [1966] is written by legendary science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. It is the story of a man whose memories and mind are repeatedly garbled by a combination of governments and private corporations. The protagonist of the story is Douglas Quail‚ who seems at first glance to be just an ordinary salaried employee living out his ordinary life‚ escaping from the plainness of it all by fantasizing about visiting Mars. The fantasies
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Carnal knowledge: The sex and debate By Molly Masland Soaring rates of sexually transmitted diseases among teens are adding urgency to the debate over sex education. Conservatives claim the alarming statistics illustrate why abstinence should be the single mantra when it comes to sex ed. Liberals counter that the increase in disease is the strongest case for more detailed information. Caught in the middle are America’s kids‚ who are more vulnerable than ever to potentially deadly diseases. In
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"We Googled You" Case Analysis Facts: Fred is the CEO of Hathaway Jones Fred planned to expand Hathaway Jones into China (Beijing‚ Guangzhou‚ and the flagship in Shanghai) Hathaway Jones has fallen on hard times Hathaway Jones products were expensive and lacked flair Fred’s old roommate is John Brewster John Brewster is Mimi Brewster’s father Mimi was 29 years old (not quite 30) Mimi grew up in China Mimi spoke both Mandarin and a local Chinese dialect Mimi majored in modern Chinese
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