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Organizational Memory Management and Competitive Advantage of Oil and Gas Firms in Rivers State, Nigeria
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (IJBEMS) Vol.6.Issue 1. 2020 A Peer Reviewed (Refereed) International Journal (June) Impact Factor 4.308 http://www.ijbems.com ISSN:2941-9638 Organizational Memory Management and Competitive Advantage of Oil and Gas Firms in Rivers State, Nigeria OVOKE KINGSLEY ORUMA1 & B. CHIMA ONUOHA2 [email protected]& [email protected] Department of Management University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria. Abstract This study investigated how organizational memory management (OMM) relates with competitive advantage (CA) of oil and gas firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. 602 supervisors and managers of 15 oil and gas firms was covered. Notwithstanding, 234 workers was drawn as the sample size. From the total 234 questionnaire issue, only 218 were retrieved and utilized. The systematic sampling was used and retrieved data was analyzed with the help of spearman rank order correlation. Findings revealed that OM dimensions (personal memory, management memory, cultural memory and research and development memory) had a substantial positive relationship with competitive advantage. It was concluded that increasing organizational memory management help enrich the wealth of knowledge of the firm and also ensure that accumulated experience over time are brought to bear in order to boost the competitive advantage of firms. Hence, it was recommended that the management should set mechanism in place to ensure continuous learning, knowledge storage and transfer among coworkers, as such will help in making informed decision and tackling problems in order to achieve competitive advantage. Keywords: Competitive Advantage, Cultural Memory, Management Memory, Organizational memory management, Personal Memory, Research and Development Memory. -
Understanding Organizational Memory System for Managing Knowledge
2011 International Conference on Advancements in Information Technology With workshop of ICBMG 2011 IPCSIT vol.20 (2011) © (2011) IACSIT Press, Singapore Understanding Organizational Memory System for Managing Knowledge + Suzana Basaruddin 1 , Haryani Haron2 and Siti Arpah Noordin3 1 Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Selangor 2 Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA 3 Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Abstract. Information System (IS), has been extended to Knowledge Management System (KMS) focusing on knowledge as main contents instead of information. While KMS evolving rapidly, with the awareness of treating knowledge as an organizational memory, evolved Organizational Memory System (OMS). The three tools (IS, KMS and OMS) are to manage data, information and knowledge in organization, have stimulated confusion to the beginners of Information Technology (IT) practitioners. The aim of the paper is to provide a document that able to stimulate rich understanding of OMS from KMS and IS concept. This was done by identified eight descriptions of OMS and comparing twenty characteristics of IS, KMS, OMS extracted from previous studies. Finally we use the results to identify necessary consideration for developing OMS. The identification was presented in the form of OMS development model. Future study can be done to verify the model. Keywords: Organizational Memory System, Information System, Knowledge Management System 1. Introduction Information systems (IS) are the most powerful tool in business nowadays. It has changed how information been captured and processed. The impact to the world of business and organizations is obvious, where ‘information is on your finger tips’. Successful of processing large information and able to access information ‘just in time’ are the achievement of information management. -
Mirror Neurons and Colamus Humanitatem Avances En Psicología Latinoamericana, Vol
Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana ISSN: 1794-4724 [email protected] Universidad del Rosario Colombia Skoyles, John R. Why our brains cherish humanity: Mirror neurons and colamus humanitatem Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana, vol. 26, núm. 1, junio, 2008, pp. 99-111 Universidad del Rosario Bogotá, Colombia Available in: http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=79926108 How to cite Complete issue Scientific Information System More information about this article Network of Scientific Journals from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal Journal's homepage in redalyc.org Non-profit academic project, developed under the open access initiative Why our brains cherish humanity: Mirror neurons and colamus humanitatem JOHN R. SKOYLES* Centre for Mathematics and Physics in the Life Sciences and Experimental Biology (CoMPLEX) University College London, London, UK Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CNPSS) London School of Economics, London, UK Abstract Resumen Commonsense says we are isolated. After all, our El sentido común dice que estamos aislados. Des- bodies are physically separate. But Seneca’s cola- pués de todo, nuestros cuerpos están separados mus humanitatem, and John Donne’s observation físicamente. Pero la obra Colamus humanitatem that “no man is an island” suggests we are neither de Séneca y la observación de que “ningún hombre entirely isolated nor separate. A recent discovery in es una isla”, que hizo John Donne, sugieren que no neuroscience—that of mirror neurons—argues that estamos ni completamente aislados ni separados. the brain and the mind is neither built nor functions Un descubrimiento reciente de la neurociencia, el remote from what happens in other individuals. -
Knowledge Management, Flexibility and Firm Performance
European Journal of Family Business (2016) 6, 108---117 EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY BUSINESS www.elsevier.es/ejfb RESEARCH PAPER Knowledge management, flexibility and firm performance: The effects of family involvement ∗ Antonio J. Carrasco-Hernández , Daniel Jiménez-Jiménez Department of Management and Finance, University of Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, CP: 30100 Murcia, Spain Received 12 January 2017; accepted 15 June 2017 Available online 19 July 2017 JEL Abstract After the last global crisis, firms needed to change and adapt better to the environ- CLASSIFICATION ment. In this scenario, knowledge management is the most important strategic resource, and M12; therefore, it is considered critical for improving firm performance. M51; However, knowledge management processes and the dynamic environment demand new ways M54 of personnel management, especially a break from traditional and rigid forms of working. As a result of these experiments several innovations in work systems, managerial practices, and per- KEYWORDS sonnel policies have appeared. This study examines the holistic relationship between knowledge Knowledge management, flexibility and firm performance in family firms. management; The results show that knowledge management has a positive influence on firm performance. Numerical flexibility Also, flexibility is not significantly related to firm performance. However, flexibility is positive and success and significantly related to knowledge management. Furthermore, there is no linear relation- ship between family involvement in ownership and management, and flexibility and knowledge management in the firm. © 2017 European Journal of Family Business. Published by Elsevier Espana,˜ S.L.U. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by- nc-nd/4.0/). -
Human Ethology Bulletin
Human Ethology Bulletin http://evolution.anthro.univie.ac.at/ishe.html VOLUME 17, ISSUE 3 ISSN 0739-2036 SEPTEMBER 2002 © 2001 The lntenzational Society for Human Ethology ]oie de Vivre in Montreal! The ISHE conference programincluded plenary speakers Filippo Aurelli, Barry Bogin, Sarah Hrdy, and Carol van Schaik, as well as symposia, papers, and posters addressing numerous topics within the general domain of Human Ethology. Despite sessions that extended into the evening hours, the talks were all well attended by about 80-100 members. See pages inside for more details and conference photos. BALLOT FOR OFFICER ELECTIONS VICE-PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT ELECT Glenn Weisfeld Write In: _ MEMBERSHIP CHAIR ___ Astrid Juette Write In: _ Old Montreal was the site of the 16th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Human Ethology from August 7 through Send ballot by mail or e-mail to: Saturday, August 10. The city lived up to its reputation as one of North Americas most beautiful and entertaining cities, renowned for its Frank Salter, ISHE Secretary gourmet dining and bustling nightlife. Max Planck Society Members were treated to four excellent plenary Von-der-Tann-Str.3 addresses that provided much food for thought, 82346 Andechs as well as foUl surnptuous luncheons served at the Germany Hotel de Gouverneur, topped off with a Saturday E-mail: salter@bumanethologiede evening banquet at the historic Pierre du Calvet in the heart of the old port, pictured above. HumanEthology Bulletin, 17 (3), 2002 2 Society News Editorial Staff I. Minutes of the ISHE Board Meeting Editor Peter LaFreniere Submitted by ISHE Secretary Frank Salter 362 Little Hall 1h Department of Psychology Gouveneur Hotel, Montreal, 6 August 2002 University of Maine Orono, ME 04469 USA tel. -
Learning for Change in ADB
Learning for Change in ADB March 2009 4th proof_Learning for Change in1 1 4/13/2009 2:29:21 PM © 2009 Asian Development Bank All rights reserved. Published 2009. Printed in the Philippines. ISBN 978-971-561-781-9 Publication Stock No. RPS090197 Cataloging-In-Publication Data Asian Development Bank. Learning for Change in ADB. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, 2009. 1. Learning. 2. Organization. I. Asian Development Bank. e views expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. Use of the term “country” does not imply any judgment by the authors or ADB as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity. ADB encourages printing or copying information exclusively for personal and noncommercial use with proper acknowledgment of ADB. Users are restricted from reselling, redistributing, or creating derivative works for commercial purposes without the express, written consent of ADB. 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 632 4444 Fax +63 2 636 2444 www.adb.org For orders, please contact: Department of External Relations Fax +63 2 636 2648 [email protected] Untitled-1 2 5/4/2009 5:55:29 PM Contents Foreword v Preface vii Introduction 1 Learning in Organizations 6 Configurations of Organizations 6 Windows -
Molecular Lamarckism: on the Evolution of Human Intelligence
World Futures The Journal of New Paradigm Research ISSN: 0260-4027 (Print) 1556-1844 (Online) Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/gwof20 Molecular Lamarckism: On the Evolution of Human Intelligence Fredric M. Menger To cite this article: Fredric M. Menger (2017) Molecular Lamarckism: On the Evolution of Human Intelligence, World Futures, 73:2, 89-103, DOI: 10.1080/02604027.2017.1319669 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/02604027.2017.1319669 © 2017 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC© Fredric M. Menger Published online: 26 May 2017. Submit your article to this journal Article views: 3145 View related articles View Crossmark data Citing articles: 1 View citing articles Full Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=gwof20 World Futures, 73: 89–103, 2017 Copyright © Fredric M. Menger ISSN: 0260-4027 print / 1556-1844 online DOI: 10.1080/02604027.2017.1319669 MOLECULAR LAMARCKISM: ON THE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE Fredric M. Menger Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA In modern times, Lamarck’s view of evolution, based on inheritance of acquired traits has been superseded by neo-Darwinism, based on random DNA mutations. This article begins with a series of observations suggesting that Lamarckian inheritance is in fact operative throughout Nature. I then launch into a discussion of human intelligence that is the most important feature of human evolution that cannot be easily explained by mutational -
Harrub, Brad Adn Et Al. "The Origin of Language and Communication"
Athena and Eve — Johnson Papers lution, editors Jones, Martin and Pilbeam conceded that The origin of ‘there are no non-human languages’, and then went on to observe that ‘language is an adaptation unique to humans, and yet the nature of its uniqueness and its biological basis language and are notoriously difcult to dene’ [emphasis added].3 In his book, The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language communication and the Brain, Terrance Deacon noted: ‘In this context, then, consider the case of Brad Harrub, Bert Thompson and human language. It is one of the most distinctive Dave Miller behavioral adaptations on the planet. Languages evolved in only one species, in only one way, with- By age four, most humans have developed an ability out precedent, except in the most general sense. to communicate through oral language. By age six And the differences between languages and all other 4 or seven, most humans can comprehend, as well as natural modes of communicating are vast.’ express, written thoughts. These unique abilities of What events transpired that have allowed humans to communicating through a native language clearly speak, while animals remain silent? If we are to believe the separate humans from all animals. The obvious evolutionary teaching currently taking place in colleges and question then arises, where did we obtain this dis- universities around the world, speech evolved as a natural tinctive trait? Organic evolution has proven unable to process over time. Yet no-one is quite sure how, and there are no known animals that are in a transition phase from elucidate the origin of language and communication. -
JOHN R. SKOYLES Neuroscience Researcher; Coauthor, up from Dragons
JOHN R. SKOYLES Neuroscience researcher; Coauthor, Up From Dragons This essay appeared in “The Edge” Here's what I believe but cannot prove: human beings, like all animals, have evolved a range of capacities for fighting disease and recovering from injury, including a variety of 'sickness behaviors'; humans beings alone however have discovered the advantages of off-loading much of the responsibility for managing their sickness behaviors to other people; the result is that for human beings the very nature of illness has changed—human illness is now largely a social phenomenon. This is possible because "illness" is a response. A rise in body temperature, for example, kills many bacteria and changes the membrane properties of cells so viruses cannot replicate. The pain of a broken bone or weak heart makes sure we let it heal or rest. Nature supplied our bodies in this way with a first-aid kit but unfortunately like many medicines their "treatments" are unpleasant. That unpleasantness, not the dysfunction which they seek to remedy is what we call "illness". These remedies, however, have costs as well as benefits making it often difficult for the body to know whether to deploy them. A fever might fight an infection but if the body lacks sufficient energy stores, the fever might kill. The body therefore must make a decision whether the gain of clearing the infection merits the risk. Complicating that decision is that the body is blind, for example, to whether it faces a mild or a life-threatening virus. The body thus deploys its treatments in a precautionary manner. -
Workforce Agility: a Systematic Literature Review and a Research Agenda Proposal
Gestión y Organizaciones AGILIDAD DE LA FUERZA LABORAL: REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE LA LITERATURA Y PROPUESTA DE AGENDA DE INVESTIGACIÓN INNOVAR RESUMEN: la agilidad de la fuerza laboral es considerada una estrategia de gestión que permite a las empresas responder de forma rápida y efec- tiva a las amenazas y las oportunidades que surgen de cambios en un en- torno cada vez más competitivo e inestable. Se trata de un amplio campo de estudio aún por explorar, donde se constata la ausencia de esfuerzos por investigar sistemáticamente su estado del arte. Para llenar este vacío, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el progreso acadé- Workforce Agility: A systematic mico de los estudios sobre la agilidad de la fuerza laboral, para lo cual se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura mediante la selección y el análisis de artículos publicados con corte a junio de 2020 en tres bases de datos internacionales: Scopus, Web of Science y Science Direct. Los Literature Review and a indicadores bibliométricos muestran la dinámica de la evolución de este tema a lo largo de los años y qué investigadores, países, instituciones y revistas son considerados los más relevantes. En cuanto a los aspectos conceptuales, los resultados permitieron identificar que la agilidad laboral Research Agenda Proposal se compone de cuatro dimensiones interrelacionadas e interdependientes: proactividad, flexibilidad y adaptabilidad, resiliencia y competencia. Estos atributos pueden ser promovidos mediante políticas y estrategias relacio- nadas con i) el aprendizaje y la formación, ii) las formas de organización del trabajo, iii) la gestión de recursos humanos y iv) la cultura y la estructura organizacional. -
Primate Cognition: from 'What Now?' to 'What If ?'
494 Opinion TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences Vol.7 No.11 November 2003 Primate cognition: from ‘what now?’ to ‘what if ?’ Louise Barrett1, Peter Henzi2 and Robin Dunbar1 1School of Biological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Biosciences Building, Crown St, Liverpool, UK L69 7ZB 2Behavioural Ecology Research Group, University of Natal, 4041 Durban, South Africa The ‘social brain’ hypothesis has had a major impact on unique features of human cognition, such as language the study of comparative cognition. However, despite a and metacognition [11]. strong sense, gained from both experimental and Here, we present a new hypothesis to explain the observational work, that monkeys and apes differ from differences between monkeys and apes, based on an each other, we are still no closer to understanding understanding of the ecological constraints under which exactly how they differ. We hypothesize that the dis- these animals operate. Specifically, we argue that the persed social systems characteristic of ape societies dispersed social systems (‘fission–fusion’ societies) in explains why monkeys and apes should differ cogni- which most (if not all) of the hominoids (apes and humans) tively. The increased cognitive control and analogical live can be viewed as cognitively more demanding social reasoning ability needed to cope with life in dispersed ‘market places’ than monkey groups. The demands of societies also suggests a possible route for human cog- navigating a more complex social landscape thus con- nitive evolution. This hypothesis is supported by beha- stituted a unique selection pressure among the ancestral vioural and neurobiological data, but we need more of apes for increased brain size and cognitive abilities. -
Mirror Neurons and Colamus Humanitatem
Why our brains cherish humanity: Mirror neurons and colamus humanitatem JOHN R. SKOYLES* Centre for Mathematics and Physics in the Life Sciences and Experimental Biology (CoMPLEX) University College London, London, UK Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CNPSS) London School of Economics, London, UK Abstract Resumen Commonsense says we are isolated. After all, our El sentido común dice que estamos aislados. Des- bodies are physically separate. But Seneca’s cola- pués de todo, nuestros cuerpos están separados mus humanitatem, and John Donne’s observation físicamente. Pero la obra Colamus humanitatem that “no man is an island” suggests we are neither de Séneca y la observación de que “ningún hombre entirely isolated nor separate. A recent discovery in es una isla”, que hizo John Donne, sugieren que no neuroscience—that of mirror neurons—argues that estamos ni completamente aislados ni separados. the brain and the mind is neither built nor functions Un descubrimiento reciente de la neurociencia, el remote from what happens in other individuals. de las neuronas espejo, sostiene que el cerebro y What are mirror neurons? They are brain cells la mente no son construidos ni funcionan alejados that process both what happens to or is done by an de lo que pasa en otros individuos. ¿Qué son las individual, and, as it were, its perceived “refl ec- neuronas espejo? Son células cerebrales que pro- tion,” when that same thing happens or is done by cesan tanto lo que le pasa como lo que hace un in- another individual. Thus, mirror neurons are both dividuo, y, por así decirlo, su “refl exión” percibida activated when an individual does a particular ac- cuando esa misma cosa le pasa a, o es hecha por, tion, and when that individual perceives that same otro individuo.