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Publication date: 1 February 1988

Sture Hägglund

Knowledge‐based systems, especially so‐called expert systems, which replicate the problem‐solving or decision‐making capabilities of human experts in specific areas, have recently…

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Knowledge‐based systems, especially so‐called expert systems, which replicate the problem‐solving or decision‐making capabilities of human experts in specific areas, have recently gained considerable widespread interest. The advent of such systems emphasizes the critical role of employee competence, skills, knowledge and experience in an organization. This paper presents the salient features of knowledge‐based computing systems in modern office environments. In particular, I consider topics related to critiquing consultation systems and the possibilities of re‐using knowledge bases for training. The paper also discusses possible consequences, benefits, problems and other important issues in the area.

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Office Technology and People, vol. 4 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0167-5710

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Publication date: 26 September 2024

Bo Bergman, Bengt Klefsjö and Lars Sörqvist

The aim of this paper is to investigate the development of the quality movement in Sweden since the mid-20th century. The authors are convinced that a summary of the Swedish…

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Purpose

The aim of this paper is to investigate the development of the quality movement in Sweden since the mid-20th century. The authors are convinced that a summary of the Swedish quality journey so far will offer important lessons for further quality improvements in Sweden and elsewhere.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors study how the quality movement has been included in the industrial agenda and how it has been adopted in student curricula and in research. The authors have a focus on how business leaders have learnt, adopted, adapted and innovated with respect to quality development. often in collaboration with academia.

Findings

Although the quality movement has fit well with the Swedish culture and that successful corporate leaders have successfully used the specific cultural characteristics there is still a lot to be learnt with respect to the public sector, where the ideas from the quality movement have problem to overcome institutional barriers.

Research limitations/implications

The study is limited to the Swedish context.

Practical implications

There is a serious need to revitalize the public sector by getting leaders and politicians to understand the need for systematic quality improvement.

Social implications

If future Swedish achievements with respect to healthcare and other social welfare elements are to once again become world-class, the public sector needs to be open-minded and collaborate with the industrial sector and academia to find cost-effective strategies for making quality improvements. However, the private sector must also be alert not to be overtaken by some highly active Asian countries.

Originality/value

Swedish large companies have been very successful in applying quality leadership – however, in the public sector, this has not been the case. Suggestions for improvement are made.

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International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, vol. 15 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-4166

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