Research and Knowledge at Work: Prospectives, Case-Studies and Innovative Strate

Description: Research and Knowledge at Work by John Garrick, Carl Rhodes Leading experts from North America, Japan, Britain and Australia illustrate both practice and theory issues, making this a valuable resource for all those concerned with continuing professional development. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rejecting the idea that there are ready-made solutions to the challenges of constructing and managing knowledge in organisations, this book addresses the changing nature of knowledge construction and what can be achieved through innovative research pratices. Key issues and debates include: working knowledge into the 21st century the highly contextualised nature of research at work post-modern perspectives on knowledge construction and practice and performance implications the impact of globalisation the influences of new technology, language, power, culture and gender upon the construction of knowledge. Leading experts from North America, Japan, Britain and Australia illustrate both practice and theory issues, making this a valuable resource for researchers, teachers and students in the field of human resource management, policy-makers and all those concerned with continuing professional development. Contributors: Kenneth Gergen Swarthmore College, USA; John Garrick University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; Carl Rhodes University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; Ronald Back Cover This fascinating and controversial text makes sense of the complexities of research in the workplace and how working knowledge is constructed. Featuring experts from Britain, Japan, North America and Australia, it is an outstanding contribution to the literature of Human Resource Management (HRM). Its interdisciplinary approach addresses key issues and debates such as: * the influences of new technology, language, power, culture and gender upon the construction of knowledge * the impact of globalization * working knowledge into the 21st century * practice and performance implications. Its outlook, geared towards the 21st century, makes it essential reading for researchers, teachers and students within HRM, policy-makers and all those concerned with professional development. Author Biography John Garrick Senior researcher and policy analyst at the Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training at the University of Technology, Sydney. Carl Rhodes Consultant and manager in organisation development, change management and human resource development, and is an Associate of the Faculty of Education at the University of Technology, Sydney. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Legitimising knowledge at work, John Garrick, Carl Rhodes; Part I Knowledge, learning and the practice of work; Chapter 2 Working knowledge, Ronald Barnett; Chapter 3 Research on work, research at work, Richard Edwards, Robin Usher; Chapter 4 The crisis of scientific research, Christine Ewan, Dennis Calvert; Part II Whose knowledge? Collaboration and research in and around work; Chapter 5 Globalising the intelligent organisation, Stewart Clegg; Chapter 6 Knowledge and control in the Japanese workplace, Keiko Morita; Chapter 7 Organisational knowledge, professional practice and the professional doctorate at work, Alison Lee, Bill Green, Marie Brennan; Chapter 8 Research and engagement with trade unions, Carla Lipsig-Mummé; Chapter 9 The negotiated management of meanings, John Mclntyre, Rosie Wickert; Chapter 10 Research Part nerships at work New identities for new times, Hermine Scheeres, Nicky Solomon; Part III Changing practices of research at work; Chapter 11 The construction of working knowledge and (mis) interpretive research, John Garrick; Chapter 12 Doing knowledge at work, Carl Rhodes; Chapter 13 An adventure in postmodern action research, Jill Sanguinetti; Chapter 14 Virtual research in performative times, Robin Usher, Richard Edwards; Part IV Conclusions; Chapter 15 Inside the knowledge works, Carl Rhodes, John Garrick; Review [This book includes] rich and rewarding discussions of an area of learning outside mainstream educational theorising. I have no hesitation in urging anyone interested in traversing the territory that business and education now have in common, to purchase this book. They will not be dispappointed and will find much that is stimulating and provocative in its pages. - Studies in Continuing EducationThis text investigates the twentieth-century obsession with information and research, exploring what constitutes worthwhile and important knowledge ... such a study has has an extraordinary bearing on the study of popular culture. - Tara Brabazon - Years Work in Critical Cultural Theory Review Quote [This book includes] rich and rewarding discussions of an area of learning outside mainstream educational theorising. I have no hesitation in urging anyone interested in traversing the territory that business and education now have in common, to purchase this book. They will not be dispappointed and will find much that is stimulating and provocative in its pages.- Studies in Continuing Education This text investigates the twentieth-century obsession with information and research, exploring what constitutes worthwhile and important knowledge ... such a study has has an extraordinary bearing on the study of popular culture.- Tara Brabazon - Years Work in Critical Cultural Theory Details ISBN0415213371 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN-10 0415213371 ISBN-13 9780415213370 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Carl Rhodes DEWEY 658.403 Author Carl Rhodes Edition 1st Short Title RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE AT WORK Language English Media Book Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-05-04 Residence US Affiliation Macquarie University, Australia Pages 300 Subtitle Prospectives, Case-Studies and Innovative Strategies Illustrations 4 Tables, black and white DOI 10.1604/9780415213370 UK Release Date 2000-05-04 AU Release Date 2000-05-04 NZ Release Date 2000-05-04 Alternative 9780415213387 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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