63 research outputs found
Introduction to positive design and appreciative construction: From sustainable development to sustainable value
No full textAppreciative Intelligence for Innovation in Indian Industry 1
No full textAbstract Based upon the author's original research and recent discoveries in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, this article explores the promise of Appreciative Intelligence for Indian businesses and public sector agencies. Through an understanding of Appreciative Intelligence, corporate and public sector leaders can enhance their own levels of Appreciative Intelligence and potentially use it for the benefit of their organizations
Mixed Learning Approach to Teaching Ethics in Leadership and Management : A Case Course in a Multicultural Group
No full textThe purpose of the paper is to analyse how a mixed learning approach (MLA) (e.g. case
studies, applied drama) can facilitate teaching and learning ethics in business management. Partners
from five different countries organized an international higher education course in the years 2013,
2014 and 2015. The aim of the course was to provide the students with skills to evaluate and solve
ethical problems constructively in a multicultural group. This case portrays the benefits and
challenges of the MLA and discusses what it takes from teachers and students to make the use of
the approach successful.peerReviewe
Resolving food wastage using house of quality
No full textHouse of Quality (HOQ) is a conceptual tool for mapping attributes from one phase of the design process to the next. It is a valuable instrument in helping understand the role of different entities, the general flow, and the type of information within the design process. However, there is a major drawback with the potential to affect ecisions earlier in the design process so that later failures of the product are unlikely to be traced. With an effort to discuss these limitations and explore its effect empirically as tested at one of the residential university where students want to find taste in all the food, they consume on campus. Relevant data (primary and secondary) allows for both a qualitative and quantitative analysis. Various quality parameters which are responsible for fluctuation in the food consumption trends are identified for developing the HOQ through which the main factors leading to the deterioration of quality standard have been identified
Case Female Forum : Developing Women's Leadership Opportunities in Work Life
No full textThe development of female leadership and entrepreneurship has evolved into an important theme
around the world. This paper has two objectives. Firstly, we introduce a comprehensive training
program called femaleForum, which combines education, development and research following the
principle of lifelong learning. The program includes various modules which are designed to support
the leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities of many different women. Secondly, based on an
empirical interview study with 20 women, we discuss what kind of impact one of the modules in
the program, a female MBA, can have on women’s attitudes and careers. The results show that the
participants’ attitudes became more positive about an all-female group in leadership development.
We discuss the reasons for this change. Several career changes–both horizontal and vertical–were
also realized.peerReviewe
Social lnnovation: The Y-Foundation Case
No full textThe starting point of this paper is that advancing social inclusion – making all groups
of people feel important and valued – is crucial to consider since it advances the quality of
life and development of humans, organizations, and societies. The objective of this paper is
to introduce the case of a social innovation called the Y-Foundation. The Y-Foundation is a
social enterprise operating in Finland and aiming to promote opportunities for homeless
people. Having a home can make solving health and social problems much easier. In
addition, a linkage between ethics and innovation in the Y-Foundation’s operations is
discussed.peerReviewe
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