Special Libraries, Summer 1994

Volume 85, Issue 3https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/sla_sl_1994/1002/thumbnail.jp

Special Libraries, Summer 1994

Volume 85, Issue 3https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/sla_sl_1994/1002/thumbnail.jp

The impact of workspace environment on creativity and innovation: empirical evidence from makerspaces in China

Numerous studies have identified the critical role of creativity and innovation on the sustainable development of an enterprise especially facing with uncertain and complex external environment. Among the various aspects affecting the creativity and innovation, workspace environment is a factor that has not been fully considered for most of organizations. Compared to the existing literature on innovation, few empirical studies have investigated the influence of workspace environment on creativity and innovation. Based on the previous literature, this thesis first develops a theoretical framework, i.e., workspace environment-employee’s conduct- innovation performance paradigm to reveal the mechanism. We differentiate between the physical and non-physical environments to examine their roles on creativity and innovation performance, respectively. Then taking Ucommune as example (i.e., one of the largest makerspaces in China), this study empirically explores to what extent workspace environment affects the individual and team creativity and innovation in an organization. The main results include: (1) physical and non-physical workspace environments positively contribute to employees’ individual and team behaviors; (2) individual behavior can help to improve employee creativity and enhance team behavior, but its direct impact on innovation is not significant; (3) team behaviors can improve organizational innovation performance. Our findings empirical support the increasing importance of workspace environment - particularly the physical one - on creativity and innovation, providing both theoretical and practical implications. In particular, the main theoretical contribution is to enrich both the environmental psychological theory and innovation theory by providing a mechanism on how workspace environment influence creativity and innovation within an enterprise.São vários os estudos que identificam o papel crítico da criatividade e da inovação no desenvolvimento sustentável de uma empresa, especialmente em ambientes externos incertos e complexos. Entre os vários fatores que afetam a criatividade e a inovação, o ambiente do espaço de trabalho é algo que não é tido em consideração pela maioria das organizações. Nesse sentido, a presente tese apresenta, em primeiro lugar, um enquadramento teórico que projeta o paradigma do desempenho individual e organizacional face ao ambiente de trabalho, tendo em conta a conduta do empregado e os determinantes de inovação. De seguida, procede-se à distinção entre ambiente físico e não-físico para examinar as suas influências na criatividade e na inovação. Por fim, tendo o "Ucommune" como exemplo (i.e., um dos maiores espaços partilhados de fabricantes da China), este estudo explora empiricamente até que ponto o ambiente de trabalho afeta o indivíduo e a criatividade e a inovação da equipe nas organizações. Os principais resultados alcançados sustentam que: (1) ambientes de trabalho físico e não-físico estão positivamente relacionados com os comportamentos individuais e de equipe dos colaboradores; (2) o comportamento individual pode ajudar a melhorar a criatividade dos colaboradores e da equipe, mas o seu impacto direto na inovação não é significativo; e (3) o comportamento da equipe pode melhorar o desempenho da inovação organizacional. Estes resultados suportam ainda a crescente importância do ambiente do espaço de trabalho - particularmente o espaço físico - na criatividade e na inovação, trazendo implicações teóricas e práticas para a gestão empresarial

Four Passages to Information Use Related Phenomena in Bachelor Theses at the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences

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2016 IMSAloquium, Student Investigation Showcase

Welcome to the twenty-eighth year of the Student Inquiry and Research Program (SIR)! This is a program that is as old as IMSA. The SIR program represents our unending dedication to enabling our students to learn what it is to be an innovator and to make contributions to what is known on Earth.https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/archives_sir/1026/thumbnail.jp

Immersive virtual environments as unique learning spaces in museum education

Recently there has been a focus on the value and utility of the use of digital technologies in both museums and museum education. Much of this focus has surrounded the use of web-sites and the Internet. However, there is a need to also consider the use of digital technologies on-site within museum walls. Immersive virtual environments are one branch of digital technologies being explored in museums. Therefore their implications for museum education need to be considered, especially in light of the constant change and development of these types of technology. In addition, there needs to be a consideration of possible new approaches to museum education that these technologies allow. This thesis focuses on an exploration of immersive virtual environments (IVEs) from the perspective of museum education. First, is an exploration of the definitions of IVEs, and a short history of how they developed. Next is an exploration of the defining attributes of IVEs and learning theories that are compatible with and embrace IVEs. Finally, there is a focus on how IVEs offer unique learning spaces in museums and how this relates to meaning making for visitors. This thesis is based on the literature, reviews and original studies of other authors, educators and researchers. What is found is that there are some surprising overlaps in the thus far separate developments of IVEs, museum education and the personal interpretations of museum visitors, which may have significance for further research

AXMEDIS 2007 Conference Proceedings

The AXMEDIS International Conference series has been established since 2005 and is focused on the research, developments and applications in the cross-media domain, exploring innovative technologies to meet the challenges of the sector. AXMEDIS2007 deals with all subjects and topics related to cross-media and digital-media content production, processing, management, standards, representation, sharing, interoperability, protection and rights management. It addresses the latest developments and future trends of the technologies and their applications, their impact and exploitation within academic, business and industrial communities

Bulletin of the University of San Diego Graduate Division 2011-2013

234 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 27.5 cmhttps://digital.sandiego.edu/coursecatalogs-grad/1025/thumbnail.jp

INNOVATION IN CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A VISION OF THE FUTURE

Organized by engineering organizations, this international event will be the place to discuss the current state and best practices and foresee the future of continuing professional development (CPD) and of Continuing Engineering Education (CEE). Major stakeholders are invited and interaction is sought to write the history of the future of CPD and of CEE. The format of the conference will provide plenty of occasions to hear everyoneŽs opinion and to exchange ideas and plans. Take part in shaping the future of CPD and of CEE on a global stage with one of the worlds only international organizations devoted to CPD and CEE global stage. Take advantage and visit Porto a city that has been chosen as #1 best destination in Europe in 2014.Organized by engineering organizations, this international event will be the place to discuss the current state and best practices and foresee the future of continuing professional development (CPD) and of Continuing Engineering Education (CEE). Major stakeholders are invited and interaction is sought to write the history of the future of CPD and of CEE. The format of the conference will provide plenty of occasions to hear everyoneŽs opinion and to exchange ideas and plans. Take part in shaping the future of CPD and of CEE on a global stage with one of the worlds only international organizations devoted to CPD and CEE global stage. Take advantage and visit Porto a city that has been chosen as #1 best destination in Europe in 2014