differences between the ideas of perception and reality were discussed frequently by these philosophers (Walker, 2010). The work of previous philosophers influenced future philosophers. The ideas of each philosopher helped in the advancement of the knowledge to attain what we know today about various topics of interest in the different fields derived from the basis of philosophy. Math, science, medicine, physics are just some of the fields of interest that evolved through the history of philosophy.
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organizations, as well as the swiftness and ways of knowledge gaining of that capital. In the economy where uncertainty is the only certainty, knowledge is becoming a reliable source of sustained competitive advantage. Knowledge is becoming basic capital and the trigger of development. Previously built on foundations of possessing specific resources and low costs, present day competition is based on knowledge possessing and efficient knowledge management. Modern organizations, therefore use their
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systematically, though indirectly, interconnect the cognitive and moral aspects of his thinking. Second, I present an interpretation of the Kantian ethics, taking as my point of departure, the concept of the categorical imperative. Finally, I show how the categorical imperative is given a dialogical interpretation by Jürgen Habermas in his approach, usually referred to as discourse ethics. I argue that the dialogical approach taken by discourse ethics is more justifiable and therefore more usefuli
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Management knowledge and knowledge management: realism and forms of truth John Mingers1 1Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, U.K. Correspondence: John Mingers, Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PE, U.K. Tel: þ44 1227 824008; E-mail: j.mingers@kent.ac.uk Received: 24 July 2007 Accepted: 15 October 2007 Abstract This paper addresses the issue of truth and knowledge in management generally and knowledge management in particular. Based on
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Introduction The case: “Rhonda Clark: Taking Charge at Smith Foundation” (McShane & Von Glinow, pg. 319) is a vignette about the hiring of Clark as the CEO of the Smith Foundation. The Board that hired her is somewhat dysfunctional. She faces many challenges in dealing with the board. Clark has to use her influence, abilities, networking and power to maneuver the board so that she can accomplish the goals she has set for the Smith Foundation. The following is an analysis of the effectiveness of her
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practices around project management and delivery whilst gaining the benefits of a more agile way of working. Providing a flexible yet controlled process that can be used to deliver solutions, Agile Project Management combines effective use of people’s knowledge together with techniques such as iterative development and modelling to achieve tight project delivery timescales. It offers flexibility while still recognising the processes that give project managers confidence to run their projects effectively
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strength-training and three days of short cardio workouts per week. In addition to the diet and exercise suggestions for muscle-building, Bergen offers four metabolism-boosting recommendations. First, she offers that those over age 40 should be mindful of how much protein is included into the diet. While the current RDA for protein is 0.8 gram per kilogram of body weight, she mentions studies that recommend 1 to 1.2 grams or even as high as 1.5 grams per kilogram of protein be utilized to facilitate dropping
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Shawn Andrews Summer 2014 Theology 313-D05 LUO Student #23805109 Analysis In the book Is Jesus the Only Savior?, author Ronald Nash does an excellent job in presenting his arguments in a comprehensive, thorough method. In the preface, he does well to address the important clarification of terms needed when discussing whether or not Jesus is the only savior. It is essential to understand these terms—exclusivism, pluralism, and inclusivism—when diving into the various beliefs and interpretations
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The teaching of sexual education shouldn’t be controversial. Everybody has their own beliefs and ways of going about sex education, however it is so important that young individuals get basic knowledge about growth and development, reproduction, human anatomy, and anything else that may pertain to sexual education. I believe that sex education should be taught nationwide to protect our youth not only from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases but also from sexual abuse and physical, emotional
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Building Shared Vision: this is the shared commitment of the future goals of the organization. The key component of this discipline is that the vision is shared by the stakeholders and not dictated by the organization. 5. Team Learning: this is the foundation to the organization’s ability to thrive. It is a vital component of modern organizations as the learning unit is the team, as opposed to the individual. The teams must learn so the organization may learn. Senge defined his framework as disciplines
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