18 No 2 293 321 TOWARD A THEORY OF ORGANIZATIONAL CREATIVITY RICHARD W. WOODMAN T e x a s A&M University JOHN E. SAWYER University of Delaware RICKY W. GRIFFIN T e x a s A&M University In this article w e develop a theoretical framework for understanding creativity in complex social settings. We define organizational creativity a s the creation of a valuable. useful new product. service. idea. procedure. or process by individuals working together in a complex social system
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Total Quality Management in the Software World Abstract This paper examines total quality management (TQM) against the backdrop of the software world. First an overview of the background and evolution of total quality management will be detailed, then an article will be examined that discusses total quality management on an organizational level, and how it can be beneficial. After that an empirical study is reviewed that discusses the relationship between TQM and software quality. Finally this
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The adoption of internet banking: An institutional theory perspective Received (in revised form): 30th October, 2007 Weihua Shi* is a visiting assistant professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. She received her MA degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University and her PhD in Finance from the City University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include behavioural finance, risk management and banking. Narcissus Shambare is an assistant professor of Business Information Systems
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Willy Ngin AMAT 452: History of Mathematics Mathematical History of China and India Since the beginning of time mathematics has been a part of history. Throughout time without mathematics we wouldn’t have been able to make fundamental advances in science, engineering, technology and much more. Although every country has different histories, cultures and lifestyles; one thing that remains the same is the universal language of Mathematics. If you go to any country in the world, mathematics
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Career Development International Emerald Article: The influence of job and career attitudes on learning motivation and transfer Eddie W.L. Cheng, Danny C.K. Ho Article information: To cite this document: Eddie W.L. Cheng, Danny C.K. Ho, (2001),"The influence of job and career attitudes on learning motivation and transfer", Career Development International, Vol. 6 Iss: 1 pp. 20 - 28 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13620430110381007 Downloaded on: 11-06-2012 References:
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using PLS on data collected from 422 ringtone users. Results confirmed that the overall value of hedonic digital artifacts is a third-order composite assessment, which successfully predicted behavioral usage and positive word-of-mouth intentions. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed. ß 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Keywords: Technology adoption Perceived value Hedonic technologies Digital products
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Notes about Vygotsky Taken from http://golum.riv.csu.edu.au/~srelf/SOTE/EEL403/2HDT.htm#Sociocultural Sociocultural theory (Vygotsky) Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory is possibly the theory given the most credence at present. Vygotsky believed the child’s culture and their interactions with others is significant in their overall development – especially in relation to cognitive development. In particular, Vygotsky views a child’s interactions with adults and more able peers as key
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Operation Strategy: Specifies the means by which operations implements corporate strategy * Corporate strategy: Provides an overall direction and framework for carrying out all the organization’s function (Environmental scanning, core competencies, core processes, and global strategy) * Competitive capabilities: current performance along those dimensions that a process or supply chain actually has * Order Winner: a criterion the customers use to differentiate the services / products of
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THINKING DIFFERENTLY ABOUT PURCHASING PORTFOLIOS: AN ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SOURCING MARK PAGELL York University ZHAOHUI WU Oregon State University MICHAEL E. WASSERMAN Clarkson University Kraljic is widely viewed as a driving force behind the concepts of supply management and purchasing portfolios. Kraljic proposed that supply management professionals needed to engage in a new approach, embracing globalization, technology and risk. This article marked a critical juncture for supply
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Andrew R. Cohen1, Christopher Bjornsson1, Ying Chen1, Gary Banker2, Ena Ladi3, Ellen Robey3, Sally Temple4, and Badrinath Roysam1 1 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA, 2 Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L606, Portland, OR 97239, USA 3 University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA 4 Center for Neuropharmacology & Neuroscience, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208, USA ABSTRACT An algorithmic information theoretic method is presented
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