Re-thinking empowerment

Article Abstract:

The word empowerment has traditionally meant two things, namely, the investment of authority in one person and his acceptance of his personal responsibility and enablement. However, the advent of technology has prompted a change in the traditional setup and has required employees to use information via computers. Another change is that customers, instead of managers, are empowering employees. This particular change is conducted through the Internet and e-commerce. Thus, corporate strategies and development priorities are changing in response to technological changes.

Column, Technological innovations, Workers

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Building cross-functional capability: what it really takes

Article Abstract:

The need to achieve knowledge integration among organizations has prompted enterprises, particularly R&D laboratories, to enhance their cross-functional capability. Building an efficient cross-functional team requires the participation of highly-skilled, committed and flexible individuals. Guidelines in forming, managing and assessing knowledge teams must also be outlined in order to ensure organizational efficiency.

Organizational Methods NEC, Management Theory & Techniques, Methods, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Organizational effectiveness, Industrial organization

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