Understanding context: its emergence, transformation and role in tacit knowledge sharing

Augier, Mie; Shariq, Syed; Vendelø, Morten Thanning

doi:10.1108/13673270110393176

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“…This may demonstrate the complexity of school context, the importance in understanding this context before HPS implementation takes place (7,16,45) and the need for adaptability of the HPS approach based on contextual priorities of schools (46). Some schools may not require all aspects of the HPS approach; perhaps some schools are well resourced, but lack of a consciousness of health that is needed to support a HPSE for a more fully developed HPS approach.…”

Section: Developing a Hpse Scorementioning

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Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing

Penney

McIsaac

Storey

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Background: Health promoting schools (HPS) is hypothesized to influence student health and wellbeing by promoting a 'school ethos' that shapes the physical environment, social relations, organisational structure, policies and practices within the school. This complex set of conceptual dimensions makes school ethos challenging to measure as an important context for the implementation of HPS. The purpose of this research was to develop and explore a comprehensive measure of health promoting school ethos (HPSE) for the evaluation of HPS implementation, student health and well-being. Methods: We used a multi-method, iterative process to identify relevant HPSE concepts through triangulation of conceptual literature, existing tools and the tacit knowledge of school stakeholders. The HPSE measurement tool was administered to 18 elementary schools through a principal and teacher survey and an environmental assessment, followed by the development of a total and dimensional HPSE scores for each school. Testing for internal consistency of items was used to examine theorised concepts and sub-scores across HPSE dimensions, and total scores are summarised. Results: HPSE included eight conceptual dimensions with internal consistency ranging from α = 0.60 to a = 0.87. Total HPSE scores across schools (N = 18) ranged from 1 to 8 (Mean = 3.94, SD = 2.1), with 28% to 65% of schools reporting 'high' on respective HPSE dimensions. Conclusions: The HPSE tool holds potential for the conceptualization of critical components of school context as it relates to HPS. DRAFT ABSTRACT Background: Health promoting schools (HPS) is hypothesized to influence student health and wellbeing by promoting a 'school ethos' that shapes the physical environment, social relations, organisational structure, policies and practices within the school. This complex set of conceptual dimensions makes school ethos challenging to measure as an important context for the implementation of HPS. The purpose of this research was to develop and explore a comprehensive measure of health promoting school ethos (HPSE) for the evaluation of HPS implementation, student health and well-being.

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Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing

Penney

McIsaac

Storey

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“…Tacit knowledge is a critical resource in the knowledge management literature (Augier et al, 2001), and is gaining interest among researchers. However, managing tacit knowledge is not an easy task and many initiatives fail because they neglect human factors such as ethical (Lee, 2011;Lin, 2007) and individual factors in understanding tacit knowledge sharing (TKS) (Ryan & O'Connor, 2013).…”

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Islamic Work Ethics And Tacit Knowledge Sharing: Autonomous Motivation As Mediator

Isa¹

2018

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Tacit knowledge is a strategic resource that can unlock human potential to the fullest and enable the creation of new knowledge if employees share their knowledge among themselves. It is believed to be significant for the performance of the academics whose job nowadays goes beyond teaching and research to administration, consultation, and commercialisation. By taking an individual and ethical perspectives, our study emphasised on Islamic work ethics and autonomous motivation as critical human elements to improve and promote tacit knowledge sharing (TKS) among the academics. Underpinned by SelfDetermination Theory (SDT) of motivation and Islamic code of conducts, this study hypothesized a positive relationship between Islamic Work Ethics and TKS, and a mediation effect of autonomous motivation in the relationship between Islamic Work Ethics and TKS. Questionnaire surveys were distributed to the fulltime Muslim academics working in five research-based universities in Malaysia. PLS statistical techniques was utilised in analysing the questionnaire collected from 315 academics. The results of this study substantiate the positive link between Islamic Work Ethics and TKS, and reveal that autonomous motivation partially mediates this relationship. Theoretically, the present study contributes to knowledge by providing support for the importance of SDT of motivation as a mechanism in explaining the relationship between Islamic Work Ethics and TKS. Practically, this study suggests to the management of university and practitioners that maximum benefits from tacit knowledge sharing can be realised by fostering Islamicbased ethical values, and giving autonomy to the academics to increase work motivation.

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“…• Stability in a problem (Swinth, 1971;Lloyd, 1978;Funke, 1991;Quesada et al, 2005 • Time-Sensitivity in a problem (Lawrence & Lorsch, 1967;Funke, 1991;Augier et al, 2001;Quesada et al, 2005): The temporal component of the problem is focused on whether the solution of the problem is attached to any deadlines, time restrictions or limitations. For certain types of problems, time may be the most important component.…”

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Developing an agent-based model on how different individuals solve complex problems

Bozkurt

2015

JIEM

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Abstract:Purpose: Research that focuses on the emotional, mental, behavioral and cognitive capabilities of individuals has been abundant within disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology, among others. However, when facing complex problems, a new perspective to understand individuals is necessary. The main purpose of this paper is to develop an agent- Findings:The results indicate that individuals with certain profiles have better capabilities to deal with complex problems. Moderate profiles could solve the entire complex problem, whereas profiles within extreme conditions could not. This indicates that having a strong predisposition is not the ideal way when approaching complex problems, and there should always be a component from the other perspective. The probability that an individual may use these capabilities provided by the opposite predisposition provides to be a useful option.-233-Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management -http://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jiem.1197 Originality/value: The originality of the present research stems from how individuals are profiled, and the model and simulation that is built to understand how they solve complex problems. The development of the agent-based model adds value to the existing body of knowledge within both social sciences, and modeling and simulation.

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Understanding context: its emergence, transformation and role in tacit knowledge sharing

Cited by 122 publications

References 31 publications

Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing

Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing

Islamic Work Ethics And Tacit Knowledge Sharing: Autonomous Motivation As Mediator

Developing an agent-based model on how different individuals solve complex problems

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