Theory of Knowledge

Theory of knowledge—suggested links

• The pace of change in modern business is high and what is important to know is not static.

  • • How do individuals and organizations cope with change and new demands?

• “Knowledge is power.”

  • • If this saying is true, how does it affect different stakeholders’ ability to contribute to business decision-making?

• In large businesses, many stakeholders are far from the centre of decision-making.

  • • What challenges does an organizational or a geographical distance create for understanding the concerns of individual and stakeholder groups?

• Each individual and stakeholder group in a business has its own interests.

  • • Does this mean that a genuine shared strategy is impossible?

• How can a good leader use the different ways of knowing for effective communication and interaction with employees?

• Can individual motivation only emerge internally or can it be created externally?

  • • Is there such a thing as collective motivation?

• What types of knowledge, skills and attitudes might future business leaders and employees need?