Cultural awareness in KM
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How knowledge about different cultures is shaking the foundations of psychology
Psychological phenomena have long been thought of as universal. But it turns out scientists may have been blinded by their…
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Appropriate consideration of cultural differences in knowledge management (part 2)
This second part of a two-part series gives suggestions that can help to facilitate the successful adoption of KM initiatives…
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Appropriate consideration of cultural differences in knowledge management (part 1)
A recent article asserts that "There are real cultural barriers in the Chinese culture [to KM]”. Is this conclusion appropriate?
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Indigenous languages must feature more in science communication
Considering the language aspect of knowledge transfer.
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New law finally gives voice to the Yarra River’s traditional owners
The Act is remarkable because it combines traditional owner knowledge with modern river management expertise.
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Inclusion and diversity found to lead to better decision-making
In a study of 566 real business decisions made by 184 business teams, the most diverse teams were found to…
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Planning for the fascinating social complexity of Chinese cities, and what it can teach the west
The self-governance achieved in the urban villages of Shenzhen, China stands in stark contrast to a local government planning process…
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Challenges and practices for effective knowledge transfer in globally distributed teams
Knowledge transfer in globally distributed teams (GDTs) in the context of global software development (GSD).
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Cultural dimensions and factors: use and misuse
National cultural dimensions theories and factors are very useful in assisting effective cross-cultural communication and related understanding, but beware the…
