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Funding Challenges Of Voluntary Welfare Organizations In Singapore's Disability Sector, Joo Lay Isabel Sim, Lye Chye Alfred Loh, Siu Loon Hoe
Funding Challenges Of Voluntary Welfare Organizations In Singapore's Disability Sector, Joo Lay Isabel Sim, Lye Chye Alfred Loh, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The Singapore government has spent considerable amount of resources in recent years to build new social service capabilities. This exploratory study examines the funding challenges faced by Voluntary Welfare Organizations (VWOs) operating in the disability sector. An analysis of the financial statements of 39 VWOs shows that large VWOs receive the highest proportion of government support as compared to medium and small VWOs. The latter being more dependent on donations. Interviews were conducted with five VWOs and two government funders to gather their views on developing a sustainable funding model. While the government funders provide a high level of financial …
Knowledge Cluster Development Through Connectivity: Examples From Southeast Asia, Hans-Dieter Evers, Thomas Menkhoff
Knowledge Cluster Development Through Connectivity: Examples From Southeast Asia, Hans-Dieter Evers, Thomas Menkhoff
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Whereas since the 1990s national and regional planners saw the creation of knowledge clusters as a panacea for gaining a competitive advantage to propel a region or country into a higher stage of industrial development, recent research suggests that connectivity (e.g. through broadband penetration or joint research connections with collaborators elsewhere) is one of the enablers for socio-economic development. This paper will draw on the results of studies on knowledge clusters in Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore) as well as the relevant current literature to ask the question, whether knowledge clusters really contribute to regional development and if yes, …
Transforming Finance For The Future, Siu Loon Hoe
Transforming Finance For The Future, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Significant changes in external market conditions have resulted in operations placing greater demands on the finance function. Traditional finance departments are increasingly expected to deliver more value and be more proactive in supporting the organization's overall business strategies. Unfortunately, many finance departments are not yet ready to meet such challenges. This article proposes a transformation process to reorganize present day finance functions to become a finance of the future. The proposed process applies tools such as best practices, outsourcing and technology to achieve a desired future outcome.
Structural And Informal Knowledge Acquisition And Dissemination In Organisational Learning: An Exploratory Analysis, Siu Loon Hoe
Structural And Informal Knowledge Acquisition And Dissemination In Organisational Learning: An Exploratory Analysis, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
PurposeThe topic of organizational learning is populated with many theories and models; many relate to the enduring organizational learning framework consisting of knowledge acquisition, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge use. However, most of the research either emphasizes structural knowledge acquisition and dissemination as a composite construct, or focuses solely on the structural aspect of knowledge acquisition and dissemination. The primary objective of this study is to develop and test a model of organizational learning that incorporates both structural and informal knowledge acquisition and dissemination and as separate processes. The predictors of these processes are also proposedDesign/methodology/approachA model of organizational learning that …
Differentiating Knowledge Processes In Organisational Learning: A Case Of “Two Solitudes”, Siu Loon Hoe, Steven Mcshane
Differentiating Knowledge Processes In Organisational Learning: A Case Of “Two Solitudes”, Siu Loon Hoe, Steven Mcshane
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The fields of organizational behavior (OB)/strategy and marketing have taken different paths over the past two decades to understanding organizational learning. OB/strategy has been pre-occupied with theory development and case study illustrations, whereas marketing has taken a highly quantitative path. Although relying on essentially the same foundation theory, the two disciplines have had minimal crossfertilization. Furthermore, both fields tend to blur or usually ignore the distinction between structural and informal knowledge processes. The purpose of the paper is to highlight the distinction between informal and structural knowledge acquisition and dissemination processes and propose new definitions to differentiate them. Future research …
Stress Test, M. Thulasidas
Stress Test, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Ultimately, the risk factors that create stress in professional life do not generate any reward
Benefiting From Customer And Competitor Knowledge: A Market-Based Approach To Organisational Learning, Siu Loon Hoe
Benefiting From Customer And Competitor Knowledge: A Market-Based Approach To Organisational Learning, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the organizational learning, market orientation and learning orientation concepts, highlight the importance of market knowledge to organizational learning and recommend ways in adopting a market‐based approach to organizational learning.Design/methodology/approachThe extant organizational learning and market orientation literature was reviewed, and the salient points on how adopting a market‐based approach to organizational learning promotes competitive advantage are discussed.FindingsOrganizational behavior scholars have devoted a lot attention on the factors and conditions affecting organizational learning. The end outcome, of course, is to improve organizational performance. Marketing scholars, on the other, focused on the effect of market …
Quanttalent Management, M. Thulasidas
Quanttalent Management, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Since structured products are a major profit engine on the trading floor of most banks, this demand represents a strong pull factor for quants from competing institutions. There is nothing much that most financial institutions can do about this pull factor, except to pull them back in with offers they can’t refuse.
Perceptions Becoming Reality: Bridging The Market Knowledge Gap, Siu Loon Hoe
Perceptions Becoming Reality: Bridging The Market Knowledge Gap, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
PurposeOrganizations constantly strive to learn about new market trends and ideas to stay ahead of the game. However, with an increased demand of market knowledge, how does the organization motivate employees to constantly acquire and disseminate market knowledge? The purpose of this paper is to highlight the perceived importance of market knowledge in promoting continuous employee acquisition and dissemination of customer and competitor knowledge.Design/methodology/approachThe perceived importance of market knowledge concept is highlighted and discussed.FindingsThe paper offers a view on how management could address the increased demand for market knowledge and how the development and learning team could provide further support …
When You Have To Dump It, M. Thulasidas
When You Have To Dump It, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
It makes sense to cut further losses and such containment efforts are routine events in most establishments.
When The Rumour Strikes..., M. Thulasidas
When The Rumour Strikes..., M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Managers should make use of the underground rumour mill to understand employee concerns. EMPLOYEES seek insights into where their organisation is heading. And they should, because what their organisation does has a direct impact on their well- being.
The Office Killjoy, M. Thulasidas
The Office Killjoy, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
If you think stress makes you more productive, then you need to change. HOW can we manage stress, given that it is unavoidable in our corporate existence?
Keep The Talk Flowing, M. Thulasidas
Keep The Talk Flowing, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Specialisation is good. It lets us go deep into a specific field of endeavour, but at the expense of a broad overview of everything.
Where Work And Death Meet, M. Thulasidas
Where Work And Death Meet, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
STRESS is as much a part of our cor- porate careers as death is a fact of life. Still, it is best to keep the two (career and death) separate. This message is lost on some hardworking souls here who literally work themselves to death.
They Want To Talk, But Are They Listening?, M. Thulasidas
They Want To Talk, But Are They Listening?, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Every relationship could use a little less action, a little more conversation.
Shared Vision: A Development Tool For Organisational Learning, Siu Loon Hoe
Shared Vision: A Development Tool For Organisational Learning, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
PurposeThe organizational behavior and management literature has devoted a lot attention to processes and technology in organizational learning. There has been little work to examine the effect of shared vision on organizational learning. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of shared vision as a development tool to build an organizational learning capability.Design/methodology/approachThe existing shared vision and organizational learning literature was reviewed, and the salient points on how shared vision promotes organizational learning discussed.Practical implicationsThe paper offers a view on how leaders can use shared vision to develop organizational learning capability. Practicing managers would then be able …
Is Interpersonal Trust A Necessary Condition For Organisational Learning?, Siu Loon Hoe
Is Interpersonal Trust A Necessary Condition For Organisational Learning?, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The organisational behaviour and management literature has devoted a lot attention on various factors affecting organisational learning. While there has been much work done to examine trust in promoting organisational learning, there is a lack of consensus on the specific type of trust involved. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of interpersonal trust in promoting organisational learning and propose a research agenda to test the extent of interpersonal trust on organisational learning. This paper contributes to the existing organisational learning literature by specifying a specific form of trust, interpersonal trust, which promotes organisational learning and proposing …
It's Not So Hard To Say Goodbye, M. Thulasidas
It's Not So Hard To Say Goodbye, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Staff retention is a major problem in the job market here. Our economy is doing well; our job market is red hot. As a result, new job offers are becoming more irresistible. At some stage, someone you work closely with — be it your staff, your boss or a fellow team member — is going to hand in that dreaded letter to the human resource (HR) department. Handling resignations with tact and grace is no longer merely a desirable quality, but an essential corporate skill today.
Organisational Learning: Conceptual Links To Individual Learning, Learning Organisation And Knowledge Management, Siu Loon Hoe
Organisational Learning: Conceptual Links To Individual Learning, Learning Organisation And Knowledge Management, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Organisational learning has over the years been subject of much study by scholars and managers. In the process, the organisational learning concept has been linked to many other knowledge concepts such as individual learning, learning organisation, and knowledge management. This paper draws from existing literature in organisational behaviour, human resource management, marketing, and information management, to further develop the conceptual links between organisational learning and these knowledge concepts. The paper discusses the characteristics of organisational learning and emphasises its link to individual learning, the learning organisation, and knowledge management. It contributes to the conceptual and theoretical understanding of organisational learning …
The Boundary Spanner’S Role In Organisational Learning: Unleashing Untapped Potential, Siu Loon Hoe
The Boundary Spanner’S Role In Organisational Learning: Unleashing Untapped Potential, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
PurposeThe organizational behavior and management literature has devoted a lot attention on processes and technology in organizational learning. There has been little work to examine the role of boundary spanners in organizational learning. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of boundary spanners in enhancing organizational learning.Design/methodology/approachThe existing boundary spanning literature was reviewed and the salient points on their role in organizational learning discussed.Practical implicationsThe paper offers a view on tapping the hidden potential of boundary spanners in organizations in order to enhance the organization's learning capacity form the external environment. Practicing manager would then be able …
Tacit Knowledge, Nonaka And Takeuchi Seci Model And Informal Knowledge Processes, Siu Loon Hoe
Tacit Knowledge, Nonaka And Takeuchi Seci Model And Informal Knowledge Processes, Siu Loon Hoe
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The organizational behavior and knowledge management literature has devoted a lot attention on how structural knowledge processes enhance learning. There has been little emphasis on the informal knowledge processes and the construct remains undefined. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of informal knowledge processes, propose a definition for these processes and link them to the socialization and internalization processes suggested by Nonaka and Takeuchi in the SECI model. The paper offers a fresh perspective on how informal knowledge processes in organizations help to enhance the organization’s learning capability. It will enable scholars and managers to have …