Integrity: a systemic philosophico-economic abstraction

Choudhury, Masudul Alam

doi:10.1108/k-03-2014-0054

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“…We must examine ways of managing spirituality without separating it from the other elements of management”. As a result of this integrative view (Choudhury, 2015), we can discuss about the role of spiritual knowledge in developing corporate social responsibility (Basu and Palazzo, 2008) and spiritual leadership (Fry, 2003; Song and Lee, 2014).…”

Section: Towards a New Conceptual Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge dynamics: a thermodynamics approach

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the knowledge dynamics process based on the energy metaphor and the thermodynamics framework. Knowledge dynamics is analyzed as a transformational process that goes beyond the Newtonian logic used to date. Design/methodology/approach The research design is based on metaphorical thinking, critical analysis of the mostly used knowledge metaphors to date, and the logic of thermodynamics, which is the science of energy transformation. Findings Knowledge is conceived as a field, composed of three fundamental forms: rational knowledge, emotional knowledge and spiritual knowledge. Each form of knowledge can be transformed into another form, thus generating an iterative and interactive dynamics. The unity of knowledge is supported by the brain’s organic structure. Practical implications Understanding knowledge dynamics as a transformational process helps managers in their problem-solving and implementation of strategies in their organizations. Knowledge dynamics is fundamental to the learning and unlearning processes, and for stimulating innovation. Knowledge dynamics, as a transformational process, is influencing both organizational behavior as well as consumers’ behavior. Originality/value The present research uses for the first time a thermodynamics approach in understanding and explaining the knowledge dynamics, which is a transformational process of three fundamental forms of knowledge: rational, emotional and spiritual.

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Section: Towards a New Conceptual Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge dynamics: a thermodynamics approach

2019

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“…Although the two systems of thinking (i.e., System 1 and System 2) explained Systems 2019, 7, 20 9 of 12 by Kahneman [27] interact, it is hard to conceive the direct switch between rational and emotional knowledge. Our model of knowledge dynamics may be useful in understanding decision-making as a complex process influenced by all the knowledge fields (i.e., rational, emotional, and spiritual) and their dynamics, based on the unity of knowledge: "A most methodological study is of the multi-causal circular causation relations in the epistemic perspective of unity of knowledge" [60], (p. 380).…”

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The Theory of Knowledge Fields: A Thermodynamics Approach

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Bejinaru

2019

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The emergence of knowledge economy and knowledge management revealed the need for reconsidering the concept of knowledge in a larger framework than that created by philosophers from ancient times. While the epistemology as a theory of knowledge and justification considers knowledge as a justified true belief, experts in knowledge management consider knowledge as a strategic resource. The new economic interpretation of knowledge as a strategic resource and a key contributor to achieving a competitive advantage generated a search of new metaphors to supply the attributes needed in constructing the new framework of understanding and operating with a working concept of knowledge in management. The most widespread knowledge metaphors are based on analogies with stocks, flows, and stock-and-flows. These metaphors induce, beyond some useful attributes, the Newtonian mechanics paradigm which is limited by the properties of linear spaces and reversible processes. The purpose of this paper is to show how we can enrich the theory of knowledge by introducing the concepts of knowledge fields and knowledge dynamics based on metaphorical thinking and the thermodynamics principles. The focus of our research is the energy metaphor which considers energy as a source semantic field. The main outcome of the present research is that knowledge can be considered as a field, which is manifesting in different forms like energy. This thermodynamics framework opens new directions for research in knowledge management, decision-making and leadership.Furthermore, tacit knowledge is deeply rooted in an individual's action and experience, as well as in 52 the ideals, values, or emotions he or she embraces" [8, p. 8]. Since tacit knowledge is processed in the 53 cognitive unconscious zone of our brain we hardly are aware of how much we know. As Polanyi [14, 54 p. 4] reveals, "we can know more than we can tell". 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Figure 1. The structure of a conceptual metaphor 71 72 73 The second generation of knowledge metaphors introduced in the source domain the concept of 74 flows or stocks-and-flows [15-17]. Knowledge is compared with a flow of fluid from one part of the 75 organization to another one, or with a flow in time. That is a very simple and intuitive metaphor, 76 which was used also in the beginning for understanding heat and electricity. However, applying 77 fluid mechanics to knowledge dynamics yields a mechanical thinking model with its tangibility and 78 linearity limitations. The flows and stocks-and-flows metaphors cannot explain organizational 79 learning processes which are based on knowledge transformations. Also, these metaphors cannot 80 explain managerial decision-making processes and organizational changes.81 The linearity induced attribute by these metaphors created real difficulties in evaluating 82 intellectual capital (IC) which is based on knowledge and other intangible organizational resources.83 Even the definition of the intellectual capital has been influenced by this linearity ...

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“…The term integrity has originated from Latin word (integritas) that means a state of completeness and can be creating through a series of actions (Banks, 2010). While "the social concept of integrity can be measured as value affecting the social entirety within the meaning attached to goodness as an epistemic precept" (Choudhury, 2015). Social integrity is the persistence of goodness and moral excellence of individuals that is reliable, trustworthy and socially acceptable to other (Choudhury, 2015).…”

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“…While "the social concept of integrity can be measured as value affecting the social entirety within the meaning attached to goodness as an epistemic precept" (Choudhury, 2015). Social integrity is the persistence of goodness and moral excellence of individuals that is reliable, trustworthy and socially acceptable to other (Choudhury, 2015). Social integrity refers to "adherence to generally accepted principles or standards of goodness or rightness in human conduct" (Barth, 2016).…”

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“…According to Zapf (1999) "mobbing is a severe form of social stressors at work or as psychological aggression that often involves a group of "mobbers'' rather than a single person". While, social 100 integrity is "a process toward reaching higher levels of emulated excellence of character" (Choudhury, 2015), and is the quality of having high-level moral principles, trustable and socially acceptable behavior in an organization. Likewise, employee performance is the set of actions to fulfill the requirements of a job description (Biswas and Varma, 2012).…”

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Tracing the Effects of Mobbing in Losing the Performance of Sales Force: An Evidence of a Pharmaceutical Industry

Rehman¹,

Yusoff²,

Ali³

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IJARBSS

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This study examines the effects of mobbing in losing the performance of sales force along with moderating role of social integrity in the pharmaceutical industry at Pakistan. Precisely, it assesses the influence of mobbing on job involvement, creativity, and efficiency of sales force. This study utilizes quantitative approach to collect data through questionnaire based survey from the sales representatives and used partial least square structure equation modeling to analyze results. The results show that mobbing has negative but significant relationship with the performance, job involvement, creativity and efficiency of sales force. It has also noted that social integrity has moderating effects on the relationship between mobbing and performance. This paper addresses the need to examine the relationship of mobbing, social integrity and the performance of sales force in the eastern culture of Pakistan, which can help in understanding the nature of these variables and the environment where competition among companies and unemployment rate is high.

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Integrity: a systemic philosophico-economic abstraction

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Knowledge dynamics: a thermodynamics approach

Knowledge dynamics: a thermodynamics approach

The Theory of Knowledge Fields: A Thermodynamics Approach

Tracing the Effects of Mobbing in Losing the Performance of Sales Force: An Evidence of a Pharmaceutical Industry

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