Defining and Creating Organizational Knowledge Performance

The literature on organizational learning has been described as "volcanic" (Easterby-Smith, Crossan & Nicolini, 2000) because of the persistent volume of studies on the construct, and some refer to it as a core idea in organizational theory (Prange, 1999). Yet, there has been conceptual and definitional confusion (Crossan, Lane & White, 1999; Templeton, Lewis & Snyder, 2002). In this paper, I trace the evolution of the theory of organizational learning to its manifestation in theories of the learning organization and the consequent impact on knowledge performance. The ideas of a learning organization or of organizational learning capability help leaders translate organizational learning into organizational capacities. Finally, the role of informal learning as a strategy to create a learning culture and enhance knowledge performance is explored.La literatura sobre el aprendizaje organizativo ha sido descrita como «volcánica» (Easterby- Smith, Crossan y Nicolini, 2000) por los continuos estudios existentes sobre su constructo y por los que tienen como tema principal las teorías organizativas (Prange, 1999). No obstante, existen controversias en su definición y conceptualización (Crossan, Lane y White, 1999; Templeton, Lewis y Snyder, 2002). Al respecto, en este artículo se describe la evolución de la teoría del aprendizaje organizativo en las teorías de las organizaciones que aprenden y su consiguiente impacto en el conocimiento. Sin duda, las bases de la organización que aprende o de la capacidad de aprender de las organizaciones ayudan a los líderes a transformar el aprendizaje organizativo en capacidades organizativas. El artículo concluye con el rol del aprendizaje informal entendido como estrategia para crear una cultura de aprendizaje y para potenciar el conocimiento.La literatura sobre l'aprenentatge organitzatiu ha estat descrita com a «volcànica» (Easterby- Smith, Crossan i Nicolini, 2000) pels continus estudis existents sobre el seu constructe i pels que tenen com a tema principal les teories organitzatives (Prange, 1999). No obstant això, existeixen controvèrsies en la definició i conceptualització d'aquest terme (Crossan, Lane i White, 1999; Templeton, Lewis i Snyder, 2002). En aquest article es descriu l'evolució de la teoria de l'aprenentatge organitzatiu en les teories de les organitzacions que aprenen i el seu consegüent impacte en el coneixement. Sens dubte, les bases de l'organització que aprèn o de la capacitat d'aprendre de les organitzacions ajuden els líders a transformar l'aprenentatge organitzatiu en capacitats organitzatives. L'article conclou amb el rol de l'aprenentatge informal entès com a estratègia per crear una cultura d'aprenentatge i per potenciar el coneixement

Testing a Theory of Change Model for Evaluating the Impact of Action Learning Programs

This paper reports findings from an evaluation of an executive leadership development program in a large global healthcare organization. The paper offers a rethinking of evaluation from a transfer of learning model to a more open-ended, developmental approach based on a theory of change when learning is action-oriented, emergent, informal and incidental. Included in this paper are data from the evaluation illustrating learning increases in individual, group and system capacities to effectively engage with the demands placed on leaders and organizations in a complex, global context

Composição do Conselho de Administração e desempenho bancário em um pequeno estado insular em desenvolvimento: o caso de Curaçao

Based on agency theory, this paper contributes to the literature by assessing the effects of Supervisory Board size, gender diversity, and multiple directorship on performance within the banking industry of the small island developing state: Curacao. The research made use of the data drawn from annual reports of locally generated banks and its subsidiaries. Results from linear regressions indicate a positive relationship between multiple directorship and bank performance, and a negative association between bank outcomes and both gender diversity and board size. According to these results, it is concluded that the legislation on corporate governance for credit institutions in Curacao should incorporate a maximum number of members on the board, as well as promote interlocking directorates and quotas by gender.Basado en la teoría de agencias, este documento contribuye a la literatura al evaluar los efectos del tamaño del Consejo de Administración, la diversidad de género y los directorios múltiples en el desempeño de los bancos en Curazao. Se utilizaron datos de informes anuales de bancos locales y sus subsidiarias. Los resultados de las regresiones lineales indican una relación positiva entre los directorios múltiples y el desempeño del banco, y una asociación negativa entre los resultados del banco y la diversidad de género y el tamaño del directorio. Se recomienda que la legislación sobre gobierno corporativo para bancos en Curazao incorpore un número máximo de miembros en el Consejo, así como promueva los directorios múltiples y las cuotas por género.Com base na teoria da agência, este trabalho contribui para a literatura avaliando os efeitos do tamanho do Conselho de Administração, a diversidade de gênero e os múltiplos diretórios sobre o desempenho dos bancos em Curaçao. Foram utilizados dados de relatórios anuais de bancos locais e suas subsidiárias. Os resultados das regressões lineares indicam uma relação positiva entre os diretórios múltiplos e o desempenho do banco, e uma associação negativa entre o desempenho dos bancos e a diversidade de gênero e o tamanho do diretório. É recomendável que a legislação de governança corporativa para bancos em Curaçao incorpore um número máximo de membros no Conselho, assim como promova múltiplos diretórios e cotas por gênero

Empreendedorismo internacional de empresas familiares mexicanas listadas e características do CEO / Conselho de administração

The objective of this research is to analyze the influence on international entrepreneurship of both Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and board of directors’ traits. It takes into account 52 listed family firms in Mexico (2001-2015), an emerging market where ownership concentration is particularly high. Results obtained from a binary probit model show that family involvement reduces the odds of pursuing foreign endeavors. However, when the CEO has a business administration academic background, the probability of having subsidiaries or branches abroad rises considerably. Finally, there is evidence that the presence of women on boards reduces the odds of international entrepreneurship.El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la influencia tanto de características de los Directores Generales (CEO, por su sigla en inglés) como de los consejos de administración, en el emprendimiento internacional. Se contemplan 52 empresas familiares listadas en México (2001-2015), un mercado emergente donde la concentración de la propiedad es particularmente alta. Los resultados obtenidos a partir de un modelo probit binario muestran que la participación de la familia reduce las probabilidades de internacionalización. No obstante, cuando el CEO tiene formación académica en negocios, la probabilidad de tener filiales o sucursales en el extranjero aumenta. Finalmente, hay evidencia que la presencia de mujeres en los consejos reduce las probabilidades de emprendimiento internacional.O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a influência das características dos Gerentes Gerais (CEO) e dos conselhos de administração, no empreendedorismo internacional. Existem 52 empresas familiares listadas no México (2001-2015), um mercado emergente onde a concentração de propriedades é particularmente alta. Os resultados obtidos a partir de um modelo probit binário mostram que a participação da família reduz as chances de internacionalização. No entanto, quando o CEO tem uma formação acadêmica nos negócios, a probabilidade de ter subsidiárias ou filiais no exterior aumenta. Finalmente, há evidências de que a presença de mulheres nos conselhos reduz as chances de empreendedorismo internacional

Guest Artist Recital Series: Kelly Watkins, Trumpet and Cornet; Karen Collier, Piano; February 24, 2010

Kemp Recital HallFebruary 24, 2010Wednesday Evening7:00 p.m

Right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, sightings in Cape Cod waters

Sightings of right whales, Eubalaena glacialis, in Massachusetts waters have been recorded by workers at Woods Hole Oceanographic In stitution since 1955. These observations do not represent a census, because emphasis was placed on studying the whales' underwater sounds and other activities. The number of yearly sightings varied from 2 to 165. Observations were made from aircraft, boats, and occasionally from shore.Prepared for the Office of Naval Research under Contract N00014-79-C-0071; NR 083-004

Efecto de la Ley corporativa y la concentración de la propiedad en el desempeño empresarial en Chile y México

Este trabajo cuestiona los efectos inmediatos de las nuevas legislaciones en Gobierno corporativo sobre el desempeño de las empresas del sector industrial, listadas en Chile y en México. Se concluye que estos no son significativos (por país), aunque el impacto empresarial positivo en Chile supera al de México (entre países). Además, se estudia la conveniencia de la concentración de la propiedad en Chile y México. Se encuentra, para ambos países, una correspondencia negativa (y estable pre-post legislación) entre la dispersión de la propiedad y el RSA de firmas situadas dentro del sector industrial. Clasificación JEL: G32

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Behaviour in Children and Adolescents Accessing Residential or Intensive Home-Based Mental Health Services

Objective: There is a dearth of Canadian research with clinical samples of youth who self-harm, and no studies could be located on self-harm in children and youth accessing residential or intensive home-based treatment. The purposes of this report were to explore the proportion and characteristics of children and youth identified as self-harming at admission by clinicians compared to youth not identified as self-harming, compare self-harming children to adolescents, and to compare caregiver ratings of self-harm at intake to clinician ratings at admission. Method: This report was developed from a larger longitudinal, observational study involving 210 children and youth accessing residential and home-based treatment and their caregivers in partnership with five mental health treatment centres in southwestern Ontario. Agency data were gleaned from files, and caregivers reported on symptom severity at 12 to 18 months and 36 to 40 months post-discharge. Results: Fifty-seven (34%) children and youth were identified as self-harming at admission. The mean age was 11.57 (SD 2.75). There were statistically significant differences on symptom severity at intake between those identified as self-harming and those not so identified; most of these differences were no longer present at follow up. Children were reported to have higher severity of conduct disorder symptoms than adolescents at intake, and there was some consistency between caregiver-rated and clinician-rated self-harm. Children were reported to engage in a wide range of self-harming behaviours. Conclusion: These findings suggest that youth who were identified as self-harming at admission have elevated scores of symptom severity, self-harm can occur in young children and while many improve, there remains a concern for several children and youth who did not improve by the end of service. Children engage in some of the same types of self-harm behaviours as adolescents, and they also engage in behaviours unique to children

The Ever Widening Gyre: Factors Affecting Change in Adult Education Graduate Programs

The purpose of this survey study was to understand the factors that have influenced recent changes in the size of adult education graduate programs. We found that integration has a significant effect on changes in student enrollment while leadership, innovation, and integration all significantly predict variance in faculty growth