The Effect of Knowledge Workers’ Types in Strategic Renewal Processes An exploratory study of sample views of academics at Duhok polytechnic university
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https://doi.org/10.26436/hjuoz.2020.8.3.636Keywords:
Types of Knowledge Workers, Anchor, Connector, Gatherer, Navigator, Strategic RenewalAbstract
This research aims to identify the types of knowledge workers from the academic staff at Duhok Polytechnic University and their impact on strategic renewal. To reach it, the researcher formulated questionnaire questions related to the types of knowledge workers (the independent variable) and the strategic renewal (the dependent variable), which were randomly distributed (286) to the academic staff working in the colleges and institutes of Duhok Polytechnic University, and (208) valid forms for analysis were obtained. To ensure the validity and reliability of the questionnaire the research use (Cronbach Alpha) and present it to professionals in this field. After testing the hypotheses through conducting the necessary statistical analyzes, the research reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which is the possibility of Duhok polytechnic university relying on all types of knowledge workers as an important means to achieve strategic renewal, while, the most important recommendations was, the Duhok polytechnic university must realize that strategic renewal requires it to take care of all types of knowledge workers.
References
المصادر العربية
الأطاريح والرسائل الجامعية:
العمري، قاسم شاهين بريسم، (2009)، الأنماط القيادية وتأثيرها في انجاح المنظمات الحكومية، أطروحة دكتوراه غير منشورة مقدمة إلى مجلس كلية الإدارة والأقتصاد، جامعة البصرة، العراق.
المركهي، جيمس يوحنا عوديش، (2019)، الدور المُعدِل لِعدد من أبعاد الأنموذج الأوربي للتميز المنظمي تعزيز العلاقة التأثيرية لتطوير الموارد البشرية وإدارة المواهب، أطروحة دكتوراه غير منشورة مقدمة إلى مجلس كلية الإدارة والأقتصاد، جامعة دهوك، أقليم كوردستان-العراق.
الدوريات:
اسماعيل، د.هادي خليل، (2017)، دور تكنوستراتيجية إدارة المعلومات في تحقيق الابعاد المعلوماتية لنظام المناعة المنظمية، المجلة الأكاديمية لجامعة نوروز، المجلد (6)، العدد (2)، ص (288-303).
جلاب، إحسان دهش، (2008)، النظام القيمي الفاعل وأثره في التجديد الاستراتيجي، مجلة القادسية للعلوم الإدارية والأقتصادية، المجلد (10)، العدد )2(، ص (8-23).
الشاهر، د. علي عبدالفتاح، (2016)، الخصائص الشخصية لصناع المعرفة: وتأثيرها في إمكان المشاركة بالمعرفة، المجلة العربية للإدارة، المجلد )36(، العدد )1(، ص (31-54).
الشمري، أحمد عبدالله; والشمري، سرمد عبدالله; والحسناوي، صالح مهدي، (2016)، دور خصائص صناع المعرفة في تحقيق الأداء العالي للمنظمات، مجلة القادسية للعلوم الإدارية والاقتصادية، المجلد )18(، العدد )2(، ص (6-38).
عوديش، جيمس يوحنا وصالح، سامي فريق، (2020)، دور وظائف إدارة الموارد البشرية الخضراء في تعزيز استراتيجية المحيط الأزرق، مجلة العلوم الأنسانية لجامعة زاخو، المجلد (8)، العدد (1)، ص (129-145).
المصادر الأنكليزية
Dissertation & Thesis
Akure, P.M., (2015), Personality Traits, Motivation and Knowledge Worker Productivity, Thesis for Master Degree of Commerce in Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Albert, D., (2013), Strategic Renewal of Activity Systems, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Management, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Kylaheiko, P.M., (2014), Pursuit of Change Versus Organizational Inertia: A Study on Strategic Renewal in the Finnish Broadcasting Company, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland.
Lambaerts, P., (2017), The Strategy Formulation Practices of a Newly Appointed Top Management Team, Thesis for Master Degree in International Business Management, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyvaskyla, Finland.
Leng, G.C., (2012), Implementing an Effective Strategic Renewal Process- an IT- Enable Agility Perspective, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Information Systems, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Lu, J., (2015), An Investigation of Workplace Characteristics Influencing Knowledge Worker’s Sense of Belonging and Organizational Outcomes, Dissertation for Ph. D. Degree, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
Malkaja, M., (2015), Self-Management and its Part in Knowledge Workers’ Experiences of High Performance, Thesis for Master Degree in Management and International Business, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Mishina, O., (2016), The Linkage between Organizational Learning and Strategic renewal: A Case Study Within the Fishing Industry, Thesis for Master Degree in Management, University College of Southeast Norway, Notodden, Norway.
Mundbrod, N., (2012), Business Process Support for Collaborative Knowledge Workers, Thesis for Master Degree in Databases and Information Systems, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
Rajes, M., (2013), A Behavioral Theory of Strategic Renewal: The Impact of Performance Feedback and Organizational Learning on Strategic Renewal Actions, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Management, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Sinkkila, H., (2017), Digitalisation Driven Strategic Renewal in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Finnish Manufacturing, Thesis for Master Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland.
Stienstra, M., (2008), Strategic Renewal in Regulatory Environments, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Strand, L.D., (2016), Retaining Knowledge Workers, Thesis for Master Degree in Industrial Economics and Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Periodical
Agatwal, R. & Helfat, C.E., (2009), Strategic Renewal of Organizations, Organization Science, Vol. 20, No. 2, p (281-293).
Bonnici, T.S.& McGee, J., (2015), Strategic renewal, Wiley Encyclopedia of Management – Vol. 12, p (1-3).
Crossan, M.M. & Berdrow, I., (2003), Organizational Learning and Strategic Renewal, Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 24, p (1087-1105).
Figurska, I., (2010), Selected Aspects of Managing Knowledge Workers, Human Resources Management & Ergonomics, Vol.4, No. 2, p (1-13).
Flier, B.; Bosch, F.A.J.V.; Volberda, H. & Fuller, C.B., (2004), Investigating Strategic Renewal of Five Large Dutch Financial Services Firms, Journal of Economics Literature, p (1-56).
Floyd S. W. & Lane, P. J., (2000), Strategizing throughout the Organization: Managing Role Conflict in Strategic Renewal, The Academy of Management Review, Vol. 25, No. 1, p (154-177).
Fuller, C.B. & Volberda, H.W., (1997) Strategic Renewal, International Studies of Management & Organization, Vol. 27, No. 2, p (95-120).
Gainzauskiene, L. & Tuncikiene, Z., (2016), the Concept and Role of Knowledge Worker and Workplace Fit in Learning Organization, International Journal of Learning and Change, p (1-9).
Glaser, L.; Fourne, S.P.L & Elfring, T., (2015), Achieving Strategic Renewal: the Multi-Level Influences of Top and Middle Managers’ Boundary-Spanning, Small Bus Econ, Vol. 45, p (305-327).
Greene, C.& Myerson, J., (2011), Space for Thought: Designing for Knowledge Workers, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Vol.29, No. 1/2, p (19-30).
Igielski, M., (2017), Assumptions to the Model of Managing Knowledge Workers in Modren Organizations, Management, Vol. 21, No. 1, p (133-114).
Martinez, F.J.Z. & Moreno, A.G., (2011), Strategic Renewal, Cooperation, and Performance:A Contingency Approach, Journal of Management and Strategy Vol. 2, No. 4, p (43-55).
Mueller, D.& Gopakrishna, P., (2016), Market Orientation and Worker Type: Knowledge Workers vs. Talent Workers and Their Influence on the Organization, Journal of Marketing Management, Vol.4, No. 2, p (1-23).
Nayeri, M.D. & Rostami, M., (2016), A Model on Knowledge Workers Performance Evaluation, Review of Knowledge Economy, Vol.3, No. 1, p (1-13).
Riviere, M.; Suder, G. & Bass, A.E., (2017), Exploring the Role of Internationalization Knowledge in Fostering Strategic Renewal: A Dynamic Capabilities Perspective, International Business Review.
Schmitt, A.; Raisch, S.& Volberda, (2018), Strategic Renewal: Past Research- Theoretical Tensions and Future Challenges, International Journal of Management Review, Vol. 20, No. 1, p (81-98).
Volberda, H.W; Fuller, C.B. & Bosch, F.A.J.D.V., (2001), Mastering Strategic Renewal, long range planning journal, Vol. 34, p (159-178).
Zhan, H., Tang, T.& Zhang, Y., (2013), The Research on Characteristics of Knowledge Workers and Their Motivating Factors: A Review and Comparison Study, American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, Vol.3, No. 1, p (557-564).
Conference
Mladkova, L.; Zouharova, J. & Novy, J., (2015), Motivation and Knowledge Workers, 11th International Strategic Management Conference 2015.
6.2.4. Working Paper
Chen. D.T., (2008), Managing Knowledge Workers in the E-World, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA.
El-Farr, H.K., (2009), Knowledge Work and Workers: A Critical Literature Review, Leeds University Business School, UK.
Mariia, R., (2016), Knowledge Management Systems foe Knowledge Workers: Results of a Questionnare Research, The University of Economics, Katowice, Poland.
Olomolaiye, A.& Egbu, C., (2004), Motivating Knowledge Workers: The Dilemma of HRM’S Contribution to Knowledge Management in The Construction Industry, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland.
Serrat, O., (2008), Managing Knowledge Workers, Cornell University ILR School, USA.
Suff, P. & Reilly, P., (2005), In the Know: Reward and Performance Management of Knowledge Workers, Institute for Employment Studies, Brighton, UK.
Volberda, H.W., (1997), Strategic Renewal in Large Multiunit Firms: Four Dynamic Mechanisms, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands.
الأطاريح والرسائل الجامعية:
العمري، قاسم شاهين بريسم، (2009)، الأنماط القيادية وتأثيرها في انجاح المنظمات الحكومية، أطروحة دكتوراه غير منشورة مقدمة إلى مجلس كلية الإدارة والأقتصاد، جامعة البصرة، العراق.
المركهي، جيمس يوحنا عوديش، (2019)، الدور المُعدِل لِعدد من أبعاد الأنموذج الأوربي للتميز المنظمي تعزيز العلاقة التأثيرية لتطوير الموارد البشرية وإدارة المواهب، أطروحة دكتوراه غير منشورة مقدمة إلى مجلس كلية الإدارة والأقتصاد، جامعة دهوك، أقليم كوردستان-العراق.
الدوريات:
اسماعيل، د.هادي خليل، (2017)، دور تكنوستراتيجية إدارة المعلومات في تحقيق الابعاد المعلوماتية لنظام المناعة المنظمية، المجلة الأكاديمية لجامعة نوروز، المجلد (6)، العدد (2)، ص (288-303).
جلاب، إحسان دهش، (2008)، النظام القيمي الفاعل وأثره في التجديد الاستراتيجي، مجلة القادسية للعلوم الإدارية والأقتصادية، المجلد (10)، العدد )2(، ص (8-23).
الشاهر، د. علي عبدالفتاح، (2016)، الخصائص الشخصية لصناع المعرفة: وتأثيرها في إمكان المشاركة بالمعرفة، المجلة العربية للإدارة، المجلد )36(، العدد )1(، ص (31-54).
الشمري، أحمد عبدالله; والشمري، سرمد عبدالله; والحسناوي، صالح مهدي، (2016)، دور خصائص صناع المعرفة في تحقيق الأداء العالي للمنظمات، مجلة القادسية للعلوم الإدارية والاقتصادية، المجلد )18(، العدد )2(، ص (6-38).
عوديش، جيمس يوحنا وصالح، سامي فريق، (2020)، دور وظائف إدارة الموارد البشرية الخضراء في تعزيز استراتيجية المحيط الأزرق، مجلة العلوم الأنسانية لجامعة زاخو، المجلد (8)، العدد (1)، ص (129-145).
المصادر الأنكليزية
Dissertation & Thesis
Akure, P.M., (2015), Personality Traits, Motivation and Knowledge Worker Productivity, Thesis for Master Degree of Commerce in Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Albert, D., (2013), Strategic Renewal of Activity Systems, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Management, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Kylaheiko, P.M., (2014), Pursuit of Change Versus Organizational Inertia: A Study on Strategic Renewal in the Finnish Broadcasting Company, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland.
Lambaerts, P., (2017), The Strategy Formulation Practices of a Newly Appointed Top Management Team, Thesis for Master Degree in International Business Management, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyvaskyla, Finland.
Leng, G.C., (2012), Implementing an Effective Strategic Renewal Process- an IT- Enable Agility Perspective, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Information Systems, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Lu, J., (2015), An Investigation of Workplace Characteristics Influencing Knowledge Worker’s Sense of Belonging and Organizational Outcomes, Dissertation for Ph. D. Degree, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
Malkaja, M., (2015), Self-Management and its Part in Knowledge Workers’ Experiences of High Performance, Thesis for Master Degree in Management and International Business, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Mishina, O., (2016), The Linkage between Organizational Learning and Strategic renewal: A Case Study Within the Fishing Industry, Thesis for Master Degree in Management, University College of Southeast Norway, Notodden, Norway.
Mundbrod, N., (2012), Business Process Support for Collaborative Knowledge Workers, Thesis for Master Degree in Databases and Information Systems, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
Rajes, M., (2013), A Behavioral Theory of Strategic Renewal: The Impact of Performance Feedback and Organizational Learning on Strategic Renewal Actions, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Management, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Sinkkila, H., (2017), Digitalisation Driven Strategic Renewal in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Finnish Manufacturing, Thesis for Master Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland.
Stienstra, M., (2008), Strategic Renewal in Regulatory Environments, Dissertation for Ph.D. Degree in Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Strand, L.D., (2016), Retaining Knowledge Workers, Thesis for Master Degree in Industrial Economics and Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Periodical
Agatwal, R. & Helfat, C.E., (2009), Strategic Renewal of Organizations, Organization Science, Vol. 20, No. 2, p (281-293).
Bonnici, T.S.& McGee, J., (2015), Strategic renewal, Wiley Encyclopedia of Management – Vol. 12, p (1-3).
Crossan, M.M. & Berdrow, I., (2003), Organizational Learning and Strategic Renewal, Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 24, p (1087-1105).
Figurska, I., (2010), Selected Aspects of Managing Knowledge Workers, Human Resources Management & Ergonomics, Vol.4, No. 2, p (1-13).
Flier, B.; Bosch, F.A.J.V.; Volberda, H. & Fuller, C.B., (2004), Investigating Strategic Renewal of Five Large Dutch Financial Services Firms, Journal of Economics Literature, p (1-56).
Floyd S. W. & Lane, P. J., (2000), Strategizing throughout the Organization: Managing Role Conflict in Strategic Renewal, The Academy of Management Review, Vol. 25, No. 1, p (154-177).
Fuller, C.B. & Volberda, H.W., (1997) Strategic Renewal, International Studies of Management & Organization, Vol. 27, No. 2, p (95-120).
Gainzauskiene, L. & Tuncikiene, Z., (2016), the Concept and Role of Knowledge Worker and Workplace Fit in Learning Organization, International Journal of Learning and Change, p (1-9).
Glaser, L.; Fourne, S.P.L & Elfring, T., (2015), Achieving Strategic Renewal: the Multi-Level Influences of Top and Middle Managers’ Boundary-Spanning, Small Bus Econ, Vol. 45, p (305-327).
Greene, C.& Myerson, J., (2011), Space for Thought: Designing for Knowledge Workers, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Vol.29, No. 1/2, p (19-30).
Igielski, M., (2017), Assumptions to the Model of Managing Knowledge Workers in Modren Organizations, Management, Vol. 21, No. 1, p (133-114).
Martinez, F.J.Z. & Moreno, A.G., (2011), Strategic Renewal, Cooperation, and Performance:A Contingency Approach, Journal of Management and Strategy Vol. 2, No. 4, p (43-55).
Mueller, D.& Gopakrishna, P., (2016), Market Orientation and Worker Type: Knowledge Workers vs. Talent Workers and Their Influence on the Organization, Journal of Marketing Management, Vol.4, No. 2, p (1-23).
Nayeri, M.D. & Rostami, M., (2016), A Model on Knowledge Workers Performance Evaluation, Review of Knowledge Economy, Vol.3, No. 1, p (1-13).
Riviere, M.; Suder, G. & Bass, A.E., (2017), Exploring the Role of Internationalization Knowledge in Fostering Strategic Renewal: A Dynamic Capabilities Perspective, International Business Review.
Schmitt, A.; Raisch, S.& Volberda, (2018), Strategic Renewal: Past Research- Theoretical Tensions and Future Challenges, International Journal of Management Review, Vol. 20, No. 1, p (81-98).
Volberda, H.W; Fuller, C.B. & Bosch, F.A.J.D.V., (2001), Mastering Strategic Renewal, long range planning journal, Vol. 34, p (159-178).
Zhan, H., Tang, T.& Zhang, Y., (2013), The Research on Characteristics of Knowledge Workers and Their Motivating Factors: A Review and Comparison Study, American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, Vol.3, No. 1, p (557-564).
Conference
Mladkova, L.; Zouharova, J. & Novy, J., (2015), Motivation and Knowledge Workers, 11th International Strategic Management Conference 2015.
6.2.4. Working Paper
Chen. D.T., (2008), Managing Knowledge Workers in the E-World, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA.
El-Farr, H.K., (2009), Knowledge Work and Workers: A Critical Literature Review, Leeds University Business School, UK.
Mariia, R., (2016), Knowledge Management Systems foe Knowledge Workers: Results of a Questionnare Research, The University of Economics, Katowice, Poland.
Olomolaiye, A.& Egbu, C., (2004), Motivating Knowledge Workers: The Dilemma of HRM’S Contribution to Knowledge Management in The Construction Industry, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland.
Serrat, O., (2008), Managing Knowledge Workers, Cornell University ILR School, USA.
Suff, P. & Reilly, P., (2005), In the Know: Reward and Performance Management of Knowledge Workers, Institute for Employment Studies, Brighton, UK.
Volberda, H.W., (1997), Strategic Renewal in Large Multiunit Firms: Four Dynamic Mechanisms, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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2020-09-30
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Odish, J. . (2020). The Effect of Knowledge Workers’ Types in Strategic Renewal Processes An exploratory study of sample views of academics at Duhok polytechnic university. Humanities Journal of University of Zakho, 8(3), 478–497. https://doi.org/10.26436/hjuoz.2020.8.3.636
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