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Publication date: 29 May 2009

Maria Nirmala and Madhava Vemuri

The purpose of this paper is to trace and understand informal knowledge sharing networks for various competencies in project teams. This will help establish a baseline and thereby

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to trace and understand informal knowledge sharing networks for various competencies in project teams. This will help establish a baseline and thereby enable further knowledge management interventions to be outlined.

Design/methodology/approach

Two project teams were identified for this study. While one of the teams had a semi‐structured knowledge management system already in place, the other had not adopted any knowledge management practices. The knowledge network analysis was rolled out for both the teams for the competencies that they were working on. This was more of an exploratory study. The results are compared across both the teams and inferences are made on the knowledge networks for the teams.

Findings

The various measures involved in social network analysis can help from a knowledge management perspective to: identify experts; provide indicators to the extent of knowledge sharing for various competencies; and baseline current knowledge management practices in a team.

Research limitations/implications

This methodology would not be very feasible for large teams with more than 500 people.

Practical implications

This is a very useful diagnostic tool for managers to know more about the knowledge sharing dynamics in their teams. This may help them design interventions to build the capabilities of key team members along specific knowledge areas.

Originality/value

The paper provides indicators on the capability of the teams and their knowledge repositories based on the interactions between them.

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Journal of Knowledge Management, vol. 13 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1367-3270

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Publication date: 1 March 2006

Maria Christine Nirmala and K.B. Akhilesh

The purpose of this paper is to identify just rightsizing practices in a manufacturing organization in an attempt to redefine organizational justice.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify just rightsizing practices in a manufacturing organization in an attempt to redefine organizational justice.

Design/methodology/approach

A total of 177 individuals were interviewed in an Indian manufacturing organization and their perspectives of the rightsizing processes are outlined, compared and contrasted to identify just rightsizing practices in the organization.

Findings

A number of practices at the initial stage of rightsizing are seen as being implemented to the same extent by all the three categories of individuals – implementers, stayers and separated. Therefore, justice is seen to be maximized. Practices concerning the actual process of separation and afterwards, such as communication, arranging for graceful exits, leadership, evaluation of the processes and assistance programmes for the stayers and separated, need to be improved upon.

Research limitations/implications

The model is used to study already implemented rightsizing processes. Therefore, though it is suggested that the model can be used to design just processes an empirical proof of the same cannot be provided at this stage.

Originality/value

The model provides an internal benchmark for the organization in how just the rightsizing processes are with regard to its impacts on those most affected by the processes.

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Journal of Organizational Change Management, vol. 19 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0953-4814

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Publication date: 1 March 2006

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Journal of Organizational Change Management, vol. 19 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0953-4814

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Publication date: 5 March 2025

Zakia Tasmin Rahman, Ruhi Lal and Ravinder Rena

The New Development Bank (NDB) is assisting the development of India's financial system. India's financial needs are met by NDB. It can contribute to the BRIC countries' economic…

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The New Development Bank (NDB) is assisting the development of India's financial system. India's financial needs are met by NDB. It can contribute to the BRIC countries' economic and social development and helps in the sustainability of the country's growth and development. The study is focused on the role of NDB in India, the growth and development of NDB, and to explore the future prospects of NDB in India. The plans and strategies of NDB are studied thoroughly, and positive conclusions can be drawn on India and other member nations of NDB. The research study is qualitative, exploratory research. It is based on secondary data. Government reports, records, published research papers, websites, related documents, etc. are taken into consideration. Content analysis is done of the secondary data. The NDB strategies are designed in such a pattern that the member nations and emerging nations of the world can get the advantage of infrastructural development, sustainable growth, and development. Investment and employment generation can lead the nations. The research study has found out that NDB accelerates development in a flexible and effective way. Also, it was found out that various infrastructural developmental projects were undertaken. Initiatives like financial support for adopting various developmental technologies and strategies should be from medium- to long-term priority.

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The Multilateralism of the New Development Bank on the Sustainable Economic Growth in BRICS Nations and Beyond
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83662-293-2

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Publication date: 5 March 2025

Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, Fulufhelo Netswera and Bruno De Conti

The US dollar (USD) has served as a global reserve currency over the past eight decades without contest. Also referred to as the Petrodollar, the US dollar has been perceived as a…

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The US dollar (USD) has served as a global reserve currency over the past eight decades without contest. Also referred to as the Petrodollar, the US dollar has been perceived as a hegemonic currency that is detrimental to the economic aspirations of the developing world for many years. Recent efforts by developing countries to diversify their currency reserves away from the US dollar have raised serious anxieties in the Global North as much as it has raised hopes about the new dawn for the economies of the Global South away from unfettered US dollar dominance. However, a possible transition from the US dollar as a reserve currency worldwide is far more complex as the emerging economies, especially Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), have not necessarily embraced a singular stance beyond the general acceptance that the status quo can no longer hold. The potential decline of the US dollar's role in global finance presents a conundrum that deserves dedicated scholarly inquiry. The implications of the de-dollarization for the BRICS nations at this juncture are opportune enough to deserve an academic inquiry. Therefore, this study examines the role of the BRICS banks in the rising power of de-dollarization.

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The Multilateralism of the New Development Bank on the Sustainable Economic Growth in BRICS Nations and Beyond
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ISBN: 978-1-83662-293-2

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Publication date: 4 February 2014

Maria Rita Silva and António Caetano

This study aims to examine workers' distributive and interactional justice perceptions at three different moments in time over a period of eight years, assess their degree of…

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This study aims to examine workers' distributive and interactional justice perceptions at three different moments in time over a period of eight years, assess their degree of stability and identify their most stable antecedents and outcomes.

Design/methodology/approach

Data was collected through an overlapping repeated cross-sectional design. Of the participants involved, 334 were surveyed in 2000, 259 participated in 2004, and 285 participated in 2008.

Findings

Distributive justice is more stable than interactional justice. Organizational support is the most stable predictor of distributive justice, and the quality of supervisor practices is the most stable predictor of interactional justice. Contrary to expected, interactional justice has a stronger relationship to workers' attitudes directed both at the organization and supervisor, and at the immediate work context.

Originality/value

This study adopts a long-term perspective covering an eight-year period. Furthermore, it focuses on two dimensions of justice that have been less studied over time.

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Journal of Organizational Change Management, vol. 27 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0953-4814

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Publication date: 1 November 2016

Adelina Broadbridge and Sharon Anne Mavin

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Gender in Management: An International Journal, vol. 31 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1754-2413

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Publication date: 25 November 2024

Fareeha Javed

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized teaching and learning methods in higher education, especially in English language teaching and learning. This chapter contributes…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized teaching and learning methods in higher education, especially in English language teaching and learning. This chapter contributes to the existing knowledge by exploring how AI has developed within the framework of teaching and learning of English, highlighting the challenges, dangers, and moral issues associated with its application. The typical classroom environment has significantly changed because of the integration of AI-powered tools and platforms in English instruction. Chatbots, automated grading systems, and language learning apps driven by AI have streamlined language education, increasing its effectiveness and accessibility. But these benefits accompany a variety of challenges and worries. Ethical concerns about data privacy, algorithmic biases, and the depersonalization of education arise as AI becomes more deeply ingrained in educational methods. Reliance on AI may inadvertently exacerbate educational disparities as long as learners' access to technology and its advantages remain unequal. In addition, significant thought must be given to the ethical ramifications of AI-generated content as well as the possible loss of human connection in language learning settings. This chapter examines these dangers and challenges and makes the case for a well-rounded strategy that maximizes AI's benefits while minimizing any potential downsides. Together, educators and legislators need to create moral guidelines that balance the potential of AI with human-centered learning experiences. To ensure responsible and fair AI integration and promote an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes students' holistic development while exploiting technology breakthroughs, comprehensive assessment of the associated obstacles, risks, and ethical issues is necessary.

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The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
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ISBN: 978-1-83549-487-5

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Publication date: 28 October 2022

Ashutosh Samadhiya, Rajat Agrawal, Sunil Luthra, Anil Kumar, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes and Deepak Kumar Srivastava

The purpose of this research is to establish a conceptual model to understand the impact of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) on the transition of a…

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Purpose

The purpose of this research is to establish a conceptual model to understand the impact of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) on the transition of a Circular Economy (CE). Also, the paper explores the combined impact of TPM, I4.0 and CE on the sustainability performance (SP) of manufacturing firms.

Design/methodology/approach

The conceptual model is proposed using the dynamic capability view (DCV) and empirically validated by partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using 304 responses from Indian manufacturing firms.

Findings

The results suggest that I4.0 positively impacts TPM, CE and SP, also showing TPM's positive impact on CE and SP. In addition, CE has a positive influence on the SP of manufacturing firms. Furthermore, CE partially mediates the relationship between I4.0 and SP with TPM and SP. The study also identifies TPM, I4.0 and CE as a new bundle of dynamic capabilities to deliver SP in manufacturing firms.

Originality/value

The present research adds to the knowledge and literature on DCV by identifying the importance of CE in the settings of I4.0 and TPM, especially in the context of sustainability. Also, the current study offers a new set of dynamic capabilities and provides some significant future recommendations for researchers and practitioners.

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The International Journal of Logistics Management, vol. 34 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0957-4093

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Publication date: 14 May 2018

Tarsem Lal

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of financial inclusion on poverty alleviation through cooperative banks.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of financial inclusion on poverty alleviation through cooperative banks.

Design/methodology/approach

In order to fulfil the objectives of the study, primary data were collected from 540 beneficiaries of cooperative banks operating in three northern states of India, i.e., J&K, Himachal Pradesh (HP) and Punjab using purposive sampling during July-December 2015. The technique of factor analysis had been used for summarisation of the total data into minimum factors. For checking the validity and reliability of the data, the second-order CFA was performed. Statistical techniques like one-way ANOVA, t-test and SEM were used for data analysis.

Findings

The study results reveal that financial inclusion through cooperative banks has a direct and significant impact on poverty alleviation. The study highlights that access to basic financial services such as savings, loans, insurance, credit, etc., through financial inclusion has generated a positive impact on the lives of the poor and help them to come out of the clutches of poverty.

Research limitations/implications

The study was conducted amidst few limitations. First, the in-depth analysis of the study is restricted to three northern states only because of limited resources and time availability. Second, the study is limited to the perception of financial inclusion beneficiaries only, which, in future, could be carried further on the perception of other stakeholders such as bank officials, business correspondents, village panchayats, etc.

Originality/value

The study makes contribution towards the financial inclusion literature relating to poverty alleviation and fulfils the research gap to some extent by assessing the impact of financial inclusion on poverty alleviation through cooperative banks. This paper can help the policymakers and other stakeholders of cooperative banks in promoting banking habits among poor rural households both at the national and international level.

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International Journal of Social Economics, vol. 45 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0306-8293

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