Innovation is regarded as a major determinant of long-term economic growth and productivity improvement. Besides the R&D efforts of corporations and research and educational institutes, innovation driven by entrepreneurs and startups is considered closer to market demand and customer needs and thus crucial for technological and economic development. The benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship are […]
The management of ideas and knowledge is crucial for innovation as well as productivity. Knowledge is perceived as a key factor of production. Knowledge management (KM) is a discipline focused on ways that organizations create and use knowledge. Implementation of KM initiatives is to enhance individual, team, and organizational capability in delivering the services and […]
In the postpandemic era and with other ongoing changes, public-sector officials must broaden their skills, strengthen management systems, and enhance performance by supporting new productivity initiatives. Strong leadership is an essential component to solve the problems and challenges faced by the public-sector organization, as well as its complexity (Lyndsay, C. University of Strathclyde, 2020). Over […]
No management approach can be a panacea for all business problems. In other words, for every management approach, there exists a set of conditions under which the approach would work effectively. On the other hand, if a management approach is effective under certain conditions, there is potential for its effectiveness to be generalized beyond the […]
The APO Vision 2025 emphasizes inclusiveness in the productivity movement. Considering the large populations of young people in APO members, enhancing their awareness and knowledge of productivity enhancement is essential. With job markets becoming more competitive, productivity knowledge and skills will give them a competitive edge. The Development of Productivity Practitioners is an APO flagship […]
