Estado situacional de los modelos basados en agentes y su impacto en la investigaci��n organizacional

En un mundo hiperconectado, din��mico y cargado de incertidumbre como el actual, los m��todos y modelos anal��ticos convencionales est��n mostrando sus limitaciones. Las organizaciones requieren, por tanto, herramientas ��tiles que empleen tecnolog��a de informaci��n y modelos de simulaci��n computacional como mecanismos para la toma de decisiones y la resoluci��n de problemas. Una de las m��s recientes, potentes y prometedoras es el modelamiento y la simulaci��n basados en agentes (MSBA). Muchas organizaciones, incluidas empresas consultoras, emplean esta t��cnica para comprender fen��menos, hacer evaluaci��n de estrategias y resolver problemas de diversa ��ndole. Pese a ello, no existe (hasta donde conocemos) un estado situacional acerca del MSBA y su aplicaci��n a la investigaci��n organizacional. Cabe anotar, adem��s, que por su novedad no es un tema suficientemente difundido y trabajado en Latinoam��rica. En consecuencia, este proyecto pretende elaborar un estado situacional sobre el MSBA y su impacto sobre la investigaci��n organizacional.

Modelo de gesti��n del conocimiento para una empresa del sector de insumos qu��micos para la industria farmac��utica, cosm��tica y de alimentos: caso Disaromas S.A.

La creaci��n de conocimiento al interior de las organizaciones es visible mediante la direcci��n adecuada del conocimiento de los individuos, sin embargo, cada individuo debe interactuar de tal manera que forme una red o sistema de conocimiento organizacional que consolide a largo plazo las empresas en el entorno en el que se desenvuelven. Este documento revisa elementos centrales acerca de la gesti��n de conocimiento visto desde varios autores y perspectivas e identifica puntos clave para dise��ar un modelo de gesti��n de conocimiento para una empresa del sector de insumos qu��micos para la industria farmac��utica, cosm��tica y de alimentos de la ciudad de Bogot��.

Resiliencia organizacional y capital psicol��gico

Desde la noci��n universal sobre la empresa como un sistema de interacci��n con un entorno determinado para alcanzar un objetivo, de manera planificada y en funci��n de satisfacer las demandas de un mercado mediante la actividad econ��mica, su viabilidad, sostenibilidad y crecimiento depender��n, por supuesto, de una serie de estrategias adecuadas no solo para tales fines, sino tambi��n para enfrentar diversidad de agentes end��genos y ex��genos que puedan afectar el normal desempe��o de su gesti��n. Estamos hablando de la importancia de la resiliencia organizacional y del Capital Psicol��gico. En un escenario tan impredecible como el de la econom��a mundial, donde la constante son los cambios en su comportamiento ���unos propios de su din��mica e interdependencia, naturales de fen��menos como la globalizaci��n, y otros derivados de eventos disruptivos��� hoy m��s que nunca es necesario implementar el modelo de la empresa resiliente, que es aquella entidad capaz de adaptarse y recuperarse frente a una perturbaci��n. Al mismo tiempo, m��s all�� de su tama��o, naturaleza u objeto social, es indispensable reconocer b��sicamente que toda organizaci��n est�� constituida por personas, lo cual implica la trascendencia que para su funcionamiento tiene el factor humano-dependiente, y por lo tanto se crea la necesidad de promover el Capital Psicol��gico y la resiliencia a nivel de las organizaciones a trav��s de una cultura empresarial.

Information and communication technology for Edexcel applied AS level single award.

Esta escrito para apoyar las nueva especificaci��n Edexcel AS en las tecnolog��as de la informaci��n y la comunicaci��n (ICT). Su contenido se estructura en tres unidades: la edad de la informaci��n; la econom��a digital; y el trabajador del conocimiento.

Information and communication for AQA applied AS single award.

Esta escrito para ayudar a los profesores y estudiantes en la preparaci��n del curso sobre las tecnolog��as de la informaci��n y de la comunicaci��n (ICT) para las especificaciones AQA AS. Su contenido se estructura en cuatro secciones, la primera trata de las ICT y la sociedad; la segunda sobre las ICT y las organizaciones; la tercera sobre utilizaci��n de datos; y la ��ltima sobre portfolios.

Information, communication & technology AS Level.

Este libro ha sido editado y actualizado para satisfacer las necesidades del AQA examen de secundaria proporcionando grandes oportunidades para el trabajo pr��ctico. Los temas del libro son: salud y seguridad y el uso de sistemas ICT, an��lisis de problemas y software (crear una hoja de c��lculo, crear una p��gina web), dise��o de soluciones (ejemplos, elecci��n de un software), selecci��n y uso de dispositivos de almacenamiento, pantallas, impresoras, altavoces, un sistema ICT y sus componentes, los datos y la informaci��n, caracter��sticas de los usuarios, transferencia de datos: redes, factores que afectan el uso de las nuevas tecnolog��as, las consecuencias de su uso y el impacto que provocan.

Aplica����es do marketing na cultura: estrat��gias de capta����o e fideliza����o de p��blicos: o caso do cinema-Teatro Joaquim d'Almeida (Montijo)

RESUMO: O presente trabalho salienta a import��ncia da aplica����o do Marketing ��s institui����es culturais, nomeadamente como ve��culo de capta����o e fideliza����o de p��blicos. Nesse sentido, foi estudado o Cinema-Teatro Joaquim d���Almeida, no Montijo, tendo sido realizada uma an��lise mais geral da programa����o, comunica����o e p��blicos desde a sua reabertura em 2005 como equipamento cultural municipal e uma an��lise mais aprofundada da ��ltima temporada do mesmo, correspondente ao ano de 2009-2010. Pretende-se assim com este trabalho salientar a import��ncia da aplica����o do marketing �� cultura atrav��s da investiga����o do objecto de estudo supracitado e consequente an��lise e sugest��o de estrat��gias para melhoria da rela����o entre a referida institui����o e os seus p��blicos. O marketing revela-se assim essencial para a constru����o desse relacionamento, satisfazendo cada vez mais os consumidores e simultaneamente beneficiando a institui����o. ABSTRACT: This thesis intends to point out the importance of the use of marketing in cultural institutions, particularly as a medium of audiences��� attraction and loyalty building. In that sense, we studied Cinema-Teatro Joaquim d���Almeida, in Montijo. We proceeded at a general analysis of the programming, communication and audiences since it opened to public as a municipal cultural infrastructure. We proceeded at a more detailed analysis of the last season, in the year 2009-2010. Then it was elaborated a theoretical investigation about Portugal���s cultural environment and the general applications of marketing at culture and services. Later we continued the analysis of the case study, regarding the documentation supplied by this cultural institution. It was also developed a marketing research about the audiences of the Theater in order to understand their general opinion about its offers and services. With this procedure, we intended to suggest a set of marketing strategies to improve the relationship between the institution and its audiences, in order to delight even more the consumers and simultaneously to benefit the institution.

Motiva����o na sala de aula de adolescentes com dificuldades de adapta����o

A presente investiga����o, desenvolvida com tr��s estudos de caso, tem como objectivo reflectir sobre a motiva����o, na sala de aula, de adolescentes com dificuldades de adapta����o, assim como, a influ��ncia que as Artes Visuais podem ter no processo ensino-aprendizagem possibilitando aos alunos superar dificuldades, agindo e transformando o mundo que os rodeia. �� durante a adolesc��ncia que os jovens formam a sua personalidade e individualidade e ��, tamb��m, o per��odo em que as drogas, a sexualidade e a viol��ncia f��sica se fazem mais presentes. Tais perturba����es t��m um impacto muito grande na sa��de f��sica e mental do adolescente, deixando marcas no seu desenvolvimento e danos que podem persistir por toda vida. Neste sentido, as pr��ticas de ensino dos professores e as rela����es interpessoais com os alunos s��o apontados como factores potencialmente poderosos, que influenciam o adolescente na motiva����o e no desempenho (Arends, 1995). S��o propostas um conjunto de estrat��gias integradas no processo de ensino/aprendizagem, que fomentem o desenvolvimento da pr��pria motiva����o dos alunos, ajudando-os a construir objectivos ou a adoptar os objectivos propostos, ajustando as actividades de sala de aula em estruturas estrat��gicas, de meios para atingir os fins, sustentando n��o s�� a motiva����o para as tarefas escolares, como tamb��m promovendo nos alunos o desenvolvimento da pr��pria motiva����o e a consequente capacidade de orienta����o para a vida em sociedade (Lemos, 2005). As estrat��gias t��m como base a educa����o art��stica, em particular a experimenta����o, atrav��s da absor����o do sentir, pensar e agir, construindo um conjunto de saberes e cultivando talentos. Desta forma, os alunos descobrem como maximizar as suas capacidades, desenvolvendo a autoconfian��a, o esp��rito cr��tico e a livre iniciativa, construindo de forma segura a sua personalidade (Fowler, 1996).

A Multi Bearer Adaptable Communication Demonstrator for Train-to-Ground IP Communication to Increase Resilience

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Collaboration between infection control and occupational health in three continents: a success story with international impact

Globalization has been accompanied by the rapid spread of infectious diseases, and further strain on working conditions for health workers globally. Post-SARS, Canadian occupational health and infection control researchers got together to study how to better protect health workers, and found that training was indeed perceived as key to a positive safety culture. This led to developing information and communication technology (ICT) tools. The research conducted also showed the need for better workplace inspections, so a workplace audit tool was also developed to supplement worker questionnaires and the ICT. When invited to join Ecuadorean colleagues to promote occupational health and infection control, these tools were collectively adapted and improved, including face-to-face as well as on-line problem-based learning scenarios. The South African government then invited the team to work with local colleagues to improve occupational health and infection control, resulting in an improved web-based health information system to track incidents, exposures, and occupational injury and diseases. As the H1N1 pandemic struck, the online infection control course was adapted and translated into Spanish, as was a novel skill-building learning tool that permits health workers to practice selecting personal protective equipment. This tool was originally developed in collaboration with the countries from the Caribbean region and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Research from these experiences led to strengthened focus on building capacity of health and safety committees, and new modules are thus being created, informed by that work. The products developed have been widely heralded as innovative and interactive, leading to their inclusion into ���toolkits��� used internationally. The tools used in Canada were substantially improved from the collaborative adaptation process for South and Central America and South Africa. This international collaboration between occupational health and infection control researchers led to the improvement of the research framework and development of tools, guidelines and information systems. Furthermore, the research and knowledge-transfer experience highlighted the value of partnership amongst Northern and Southern researchers in terms of sharing resources, experiences and knowledge.

From activity to active learning: drawing and dialogue interaction in virtual learning environments for computer-supported collaborative work in design.

Virtual learning environments (VLEs) would appear to be particular effective in computer-supported collaborative work (CSCW) for active learning. Most research studies looking at computer-supported collaborative design have focused on either synchronous or asynchronous modes of communication, but near-synchronous working has received relatively little attention. Yet it could be argued that near-synchronous communication encourages creative, rhetorical and critical exchanges of ideas, building on each other���s contributions. Furthermore, although many researchers have carried out studies on collaborative design protocol, argumentation and constructive interaction, little is known about the interaction between drawing and dialogue in near-synchronous collaborative design. The paper reports the first stage of an investigation into the requirements for the design and development of interactive systems to support the learning of collaborative design activities. The aim of the study is to understand the collaborative design processes while sketching in a shared white board and audio conferencing media. Empirical data on design processes have been obtained from observation of seven sessions with groups of design students solving an interior space-planning problem of a lounge-diner in a virtual learning environment, Lyceum, an in-house software developed by the Open University to support its students in collaborative learning.

Intellectual property law on architectural design in collaborative design communication as digital assets

Digital Economy is one of the crucial elements promoted by the Digital Britain Report June 2009 and its Implementation Plan August 2009 in order to maintain and further the UK���s position as one of the world���s leading digital knowledge economies. Therefore, the application of Digital Technologies is high in the agenda. As pervasive digital technologies become more widely available, it becomes increasingly important to understand the legal implications of digital assets produced via digital technologies in collaborative design communication. Architects and engineers depend on intellectual property law to protect their original works. Copyright protection is automatic once a tangible medium of expression in any form of an innovative material, conforming the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, is created. Although copyright law provides automatic protection to all original architectural plans, the limitation is that it only protects the expression of ideas but not the ideas themselves. The purpose of this research is to explore how effective the UK���s copyright law regime is for protecting the rights and interests of architects and engineers in their works as digital assets. The UK���s copyright law is ripe for modernisation not only to protect the rights of designers but also to further UK���s position in digital economy.

Requirements for building information modeling based lean production management systems for construction

Smooth flow of production in construction is hampered by disparity between individual trade teams' goals and the goals of stable production flow for the project as a whole. This is exacerbated by the difficulty of visualizing the flow of work in a construction project. While the addresses some of the issues in Building information modeling provides a powerful platform for visualizing work flow in control systems that also enable pull flow and deeper collaboration between teams on and off site. The requirements for implementation of a BIM-enabled pull flow construction management software system based on the Last Planner System���, called ���KanBIM���, have been specified, and a set of functional mock-ups of the proposed system has been implemented and evaluated in a series of three focus group workshops. The requirements cover the areas of maintenance of work flow stability, enabling negotiation and commitment between teams, lean production planning with sophisticated pull flow control, and effective communication and visualization of flow. The evaluation results show that the system holds the potential to improve work flow and reduce waste by providing both process and product visualization at the work face.

Informal communication networks and the diffusion of innovations in UK construction projects: A research design

The UK industry has been criticised for being slow to adopt construction process innovations. Research shows that the idiosyncrasies of participants, their roles in the system and the contextual differences between sections of the industry make this a highly complex problem. There is considerable evidence that informal social networks play a key role in diffusion of innovations. The aim is to identify informal communication networks of project participants and the role these play in the diffusion of construction innovations. The characteristics of this network will be analysed in order to understand how they can be used to accelerate innovation diffusion within and between projects. Social Network Analysis is used to determine informal communication routes. Control and experiment case study projects are used within two different organizations. This allows informal communication routes concerning innovations to be mapped, whilst testing if the informal routes can facilitate diffusion. Analysis will focus upon understanding the combination of informal strong and weak ties, and how these impede or facilitate the diffusion of the innovation. Initial work suggests the presence of an informal communication network. Actors within this informal network, and the organization's management are unaware of its' existence and their informal roles within it. Thus, the network remains an untapped medium regarding innovation diffusion. It is proposed that successful innovation diffusion is dependent upon understanding informal strong and weak ties, at project, organization and industry level.