For most companies the immediate challenge is to create a knowledge‐based business which can capitalize on the opportunities afforded by the emerging knowledge economy. This includes the challenge of gaining acceptability within the organization of the theory and practice of Knowledge...

This paper seeks to examine the meanings that are attached to labels we use, especially those connected to self as in selfhood, selfdom and identity, “me” and “I”. The language of the theoretical framework is derived from complexity theory. The intention is to reveal multiplicities in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the processes of knowing and sense‐making in small client‐based firms. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts a qualitative approach to the case studies of two small firms in the public relations sector located in the North West...

The adoption of a team approach in new product design, particularly in recent years, has shaped the nature and context of design activities. Concepts of teaming and team building have been around for many decades and are seen as the means for enhancing organizational and individual performance....

Random samples of 1964 men and 1113 women were drawn from the British adult population in order to ascertain the prevalence of unpleasant emotional strain and feelings of pleasure yesterday. Reports of the duration and onset of strain yesterday were also obtained, together with respondents'...

Two recent papers on the psychological impact of redundancy, have pointed out that there are frequently very positive reactions to the experience. Their remarks do not apply to those seeking voluntary redundancy to achieve substantial financial benefits, but to those who have redundancy forced...