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A framework to analyze knowledge work in distributed teams
- Group and Organization Management
, 2011
"... This article presents a framework to analyze knowledge work in the changing context of new ways of working. Knowledge work increasingly takes place as collaboration from different and changing workplaces due to mobility, multilocational, and geographical distribution of participants. We define the f ..."
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This article presents a framework to analyze knowledge work in the changing context of new ways of working. Knowledge work increasingly takes place as collaboration from different and changing workplaces due to mobility, multilocational, and geographical distribution of participants. We define the framework based on five key factors that pose challenges to the perfor-mance and productivity of knowledge work performed in distributed teams. The framework extends and integrates traditional performance models of task, team structure, and work process, with context factors like workplace, organization policy, and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. The framework is applied in a qualitative comparative cross-case analysis to eight globally distributed teams in two Fortune 100 high-tech companies. We conclude with a series of specific challenges for each factor when studying distributed knowledge work. It is shown that due to changing contexts knowledge workers, teams, and organizations need to constantly adapt, readjust, and realign according to the five factors. at PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV on May 12, 2016gom.sagepub.comDownloaded from
Revaluing Construction – A Global CIB Agenda
, 2005
"... This report covers a lot of ground, but the main contributions are derived from a drawing together of several years work in the form of: the results of surveys and workshops in five countries, five mini-reports commissioned for the project and inputs from a variety of workshops and from the project’ ..."
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This report covers a lot of ground, but the main contributions are derived from a drawing together of several years work in the form of: the results of surveys and workshops in five countries, five mini-reports commissioned for the project and inputs from a variety of workshops and from the project’s international scientific panel. The definition of “Revaluing Construction ” has been clarified as: the maximisation of the value jointly created by the stakeholders to construction and the equitable distribution of the resulting rewards. The second half of this definition is key to a long term, sustainable resolution of the interests of those involved. A relatively simple overview of the seven major factors to be taken into account to achieve the above aspiration. This is summarised as a ‘global agenda ’ in the form of the “infinity” diagram, shown below. The important characteristic of the diagram is not so much its parts, which are discussed in some detail in the main report, but rather the connections between those parts. It is argued that for sustained progress to be made they all have to be addressed in concert and that the Balance of markets and
Analyze Knowledge Work in Distributed Teams
"... This article presents a framework to analyze knowledge work in the changing context of new ways of working. Knowledge work increasingly takes place as collaboration from different and changing workplaces due to mobility, multilocational, and geographical distribution of participants. We define the f ..."
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This article presents a framework to analyze knowledge work in the changing context of new ways of working. Knowledge work increasingly takes place as collaboration from different and changing workplaces due to mobility, multilocational, and geographical distribution of participants. We define the framework based on five key factors that pose challenges to the perfor-mance and productivity of knowledge work performed in distributed teams. The framework extends and integrates traditional performance models of task, team structure, and work process, with context factors like workplace, organization policy, and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. The framework is applied in a qualitative comparative cross-case analysis to eight globally distributed teams in two Fortune 100 high-tech companies. We conclude with a series of specific challenges for each factor when studying distributed knowledge work. It is shown that due to changing contexts knowledge workers, teams, and organizations need to constantly adapt, readjust, and realign according to the five factors. at PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV on May 12, 2016gom.sagepub.comDownloaded from
A FRAMEWORK TO ANALYSE KNOWLEDGE WORK IN DISTRIBUTED TEAMS
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This paper has been peer-reviewed but does not include the final publisher proof-corrections or journal pagination. Citation for the published paper: Bosch-Sijtsema, P. et al.
THESIS FOR THE DEGREE OF LICENTIATE OF ENGINEERING The constructed space of a construction design team
"... ii Abstract Many industries today work with and around projects. One example is the construction industry where projects are typically constituted of multidisciplinary cross-organizational project members. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are crucial for the overall success of such a project, b ..."
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ii Abstract Many industries today work with and around projects. One example is the construction industry where projects are typically constituted of multidisciplinary cross-organizational project members. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are crucial for the overall success of such a project, but are however also known to be difficult. This licentiate thesis focus on how a collocated multidisciplinary cross-organizational project team collaborates and shares knowledge. In connection with the concept of collocation, the influence of the physical space is often discussed, there however also exists other aspect such as power relations as well as how individual project team members experience a space -which influences how project team members collaborate and share knowledge. These elements all comprise a social construction of a project space and therefore, this licentiate more specifically addresses the concept of 'space' The notion on space is however barely discussed in connection with projects, but is discussed in connection with organizations. This licentiate is based on three appended papers drawing on three qualitative case studies. The cases were studied through observations and interviews. Based on the findings it was seen that a project space is socially constructed based on how the project members use the space, behave within the space, and interact with the other project members. The way how the project space is constructed also influences the project team in terms of how they collaborate and share knowledge.
Open plan and academe: pre-and post-hoc conversations OPEN PLAN AND ACADEME: PRE-AND POST-HOC CONVERSATIONS
"... ABSTRACT There now exists a strong body of evidence that creative workplaces can, in certain circumstances, exert beneficial influences on organisational cultures and outputs. Academia tends to resist such spaces and faculty buildings. The reasons are explored but the reactions of staff are not fou ..."
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ABSTRACT There now exists a strong body of evidence that creative workplaces can, in certain circumstances, exert beneficial influences on organisational cultures and outputs. Academia tends to resist such spaces and faculty buildings. The reasons are explored but the reactions of staff are not found to be different from those reported in the literature on general creative spaces. The success or failure of team oriented workspaces is in large part a socially constructed perception influenced by the manner of implementation and management. As elsewhere new workplaces are about new conversations. The cases studied lead to a model of the tensions inherent in workplace redesign.
1 Productivity measurement of knowledge- intensive services – Towards adaptable
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Knowledge Sharing in Research Buildings and about their Design
"... organizational performance; co-presence; corporate real estate; workplace; layout Knowledge sharing is essential in present day society which is focused on innovation. Research driven organisations put a lot of effort in stimulating the knowledge exchange between their employees and are increasingly ..."
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organizational performance; co-presence; corporate real estate; workplace; layout Knowledge sharing is essential in present day society which is focused on innovation. Research driven organisations put a lot of effort in stimulating the knowledge exchange between their employees and are increasingly asking their Corporate Real Estate (CRE) managers to become involved in this process. They need to provide accommodation designed for people to meet and share knowledge, and look for architects to help them achieve this difficult goal. This paper will help them in two ways: 1) by showing in which way design can stimulate knowledge sharing in a research building, and 2) by making a contribution to the knowledge sharing between the parties involved in designing the workplaces of these research buildings. CRE managers and designers use a certain terminology to describe (their demands for) a design. They use several layout terms that are also used by CRE academics in their studies. These layout descriptions, however, do not provide quantitative information on how the design actually stimulates knowledge sharing and cannot be implemented straight into a design by the architect either, which can cause confusion and miscommunication. Space syntax variables do show quantifiable
Graphical Abstract
, 2014
"... The development of sustainable buildings continues to gain momentum in Malaysia due to its many benefits. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall stipulated that the construction of every commercial building must meet the requirements of green features with at least ‘GBI Gold ’ level or equivalent. With the grow ..."
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The development of sustainable buildings continues to gain momentum in Malaysia due to its many benefits. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall stipulated that the construction of every commercial building must meet the requirements of green features with at least ‘GBI Gold ’ level or equivalent. With the growing interest in green development, questions were raised on whether there is enhancement to the market value of green-rated properties and vice-versa. As most of the commercial office buildings are used for functions and office spaces by most organisations, they are considered a service oriented entity and can significantly benefit from having sustainability attributes. Hence, green properties are considered to be more marketable and attractive for investment purpose. However, at present, the differences in rental rates in Malaysia between green and non-green commercial office buildings are rather small. The difference is more to supply and demand factors within the specific location rather than green features factor. Therefore, this paper hopes to highlight the possible impact of economics, the environment and social attributes on the value of commercial office building incorporating with the Russian-Doll model. The highlighted sustainable attributes will provide guidance and justification in valuing real estate incorporating sustainability.
7th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation
, 2013
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