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Does double loop learning create reliable knowledge? (2004)
Journal Article
Blackman, D., Connelly, J., & Henderson, S. (2004). Does double loop learning create reliable knowledge?. Learning Organization, The, 11(1), 11-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470410515706

This paper addresses doubts concerning the reliability of knowledge being created by double loop learning processes. Popper's ontological worlds are used to explore the philosophical basis of the way that individual experiences are turned into organi... Read More about Does double loop learning create reliable knowledge?.

Facing the past: Walter Benjamin's antitheses (2004)
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Connelly, J. (2004). Facing the past: Walter Benjamin's antitheses. European legacy, 9(3), 317 - 329. https://doi.org/10.1080/1084877042000235487

This paper examines some of the work of Walter Benjamin in the philosophy of history. It suggests that his work, including the famous “Theses on the Philosophy of History” contains important insights of interest to those engaged in reflections on his... Read More about Facing the past: Walter Benjamin's antitheses.

T.H. Green, Advanced Liberalism and the Reform Question, 1865-1876 (2003)
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Tyler, C. (2003). T.H. Green, Advanced Liberalism and the Reform Question, 1865-1876. History of European ideas, 29(4), 437-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.histeuroideas.2003.08.001

This paper examines Thomas Hill Green's changing attitude to the Reform Question between 1865 and 1876. Section 1 sketches the Radical landscape against which Green advocated reform between 1866 and 1867, paying particular attention to the respective... Read More about T.H. Green, Advanced Liberalism and the Reform Question, 1865-1876.

The much-maligned and misunderstood eternal consciousness (2003)
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Tyler, C. (2003). The much-maligned and misunderstood eternal consciousness. Bradley Studies, 9(2), 126 - 138. https://doi.org/10.5840/bradley2003926

The primary purpose of this paper is to defend three controversial claims that arise out of T.H. Green’s arguments in the first two books of the Prolegomena to Ethics. The first claim—which I defend in §1—is that one should not try to separate the as... Read More about The much-maligned and misunderstood eternal consciousness.

Institutional modernisation and the legacy of corporatism: The case of port reform in Brazil (2003)
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Doctor, M. (2003). Institutional modernisation and the legacy of corporatism: The case of port reform in Brazil. Journal of Latin American Studies, 35(2), 341-365. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002216X03006783

This article analyses some of the difficulties of institutional modernisation based on a study of Brazilian port reform in the 1990s. It explains how and why Brazilian business managed to organise collective action for dramatic reform of the port str... Read More about Institutional modernisation and the legacy of corporatism: The case of port reform in Brazil.

A new mode of governance? Transnationalisation of European regions and cities in the information age (2003)
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Dai, X. (2003). A new mode of governance? Transnationalisation of European regions and cities in the information age. Telematics and Informatics, 20(3), 193-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0736-5853%2803%2900014-5

The call by European Union (EU) policymakers for wider and more direct involvement in improving European governance is coupled with the increased usage of new information and communications technologies (ICTs) by public administrations across the EU.... Read More about A new mode of governance? Transnationalisation of European regions and cities in the information age.

Implementing the third way: the delivery of public services under the Blair government (2002)
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Lee, S., & Woodward, R. (2002). Implementing the third way: the delivery of public services under the Blair government. Public money & management, 22(4), 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9302.00329

This article focuses on the implementation of the Blair governments' agenda for the delivery of public services in England. A distinctive approach to policy is identified which has effectively nationalized the implementation process in England. This... Read More about Implementing the third way: the delivery of public services under the Blair government.

Towards a digital economy with Chinese characteristics? (2002)
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Dai, X. (2002). Towards a digital economy with Chinese characteristics?. New Media and Society, 4(2), 141-162. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614440222226316

There are two opposing views when considering economic development strategies in the digital age: some insist that the 'new economy' applies mainly to the industrialized countries and are doubtful that new information and communications technologies... Read More about Towards a digital economy with Chinese characteristics?.

'Negotiating the 'Modern Wilderness of Interests': Bernard Bosanquet on cultural diversity (2002)
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Tyler, C. (2002). 'Negotiating the 'Modern Wilderness of Interests': Bernard Bosanquet on cultural diversity. Contemporary Political Theory, 1(2), 157 - 180. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.cpt.9300027

This article argues that, despite its reputation as a homogenising and authoritarian system, the political thought of Bernard Bosanquet contains resources with which to develop a robust and culturally sensitive model of liberal multiculturalism. Thro... Read More about 'Negotiating the 'Modern Wilderness of Interests': Bernard Bosanquet on cultural diversity.

The value of persons (2002)
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Tyler, C. (2002). The value of persons. Collingwood and British Idealism Studies, 9, 130 - 138

Business and delays in port reform in Brazil (2002)
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DOCTOR, M. (2002). Business and delays in port reform in Brazil. Brazilian journal of political economy = Revisita de economia politica, 22(2), 273-296. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31572002-1013

The case of port modernization reform in Brazil encapsules the problems Brazilian reformers face. Although reform legislation was passed in 1993 (Law 8.630/93), many obstacles remain for full implementation of its provision. This article focuses on h... Read More about Business and delays in port reform in Brazil.

‘Learning from the past: Collingwood and the idea of organisational history' (2001)
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Blackman, D., & Connelly, J. (2001). ‘Learning from the past: Collingwood and the idea of organisational history'. Philosophy of management, 1(2), 43 - 54. https://doi.org/10.5840/pom20011213

Through a consideration of the views of R.G. Collingwood on historical knowledge and conceptual change, this paper addresses organisational issues such as history, culture and memory. It then subjects the idea of ‘learning histories’ to critical scru... Read More about ‘Learning from the past: Collingwood and the idea of organisational history'.