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Difference between Blogging and Knowledge Management   Dr. Engr. Md. Abdur Rashid Director (Admin & Finance) NAPD , Bangladesh The fundamental difference between blogging and knowledge management lies in their purpose, scope, and structure: Purpose : Blogging : The main purpose of blogging is to share personal thoughts, opinions, or expertise on specific topics. It is often informal and intended to engage readers, foster discussions, and build a community. Knowledge Management (KM) : Knowledge management focuses on organizing, storing, and sharing knowledge within an organization to improve efficiency and decision-making. Its aim is to capture and make useful knowledge accessible to the right people at the right time. Scope : Blogging : Blogs are typically focused on a particular topic, subject, or personal interest, and can be targeted at a broad or niche audience. They can be written by individuals or teams but are often external-facing and public. Kn...

  Types of Research Gaps S even core research gaps are:  (a) Evidence Gap;  (b) Knowledge Gap;  (c) Practical-Knowledge Conflict Gap;  (d) Methodological Gap;  (e) Empirical Gap; (f) Theoretical Gap;  (g) Population Gap. 

Business Process Reengineering Tools  Several tools and techniques are used to facilitate Business Process Reengineering (BPR) . These tools help in analyzing, designing, and implementing process improvements. Here are some of the most common tools that organizations use during BPR efforts: 1. Process Mapping and Flowcharting Tools These tools are used to visualize current processes (as-is) and design new processes (to-be). They provide a visual representation of workflows, making it easier to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Microsoft Visio : A popular diagramming tool to create flowcharts, process maps, and business process diagrams. Lucidchart : An online tool that allows teams to create process maps and collaborate in real-time. Bizagi : A process modeling tool that helps organizations visualize and simulate business processes. 2. Business Process Management (BPM) Software BPM software helps automate and manage business processes. ...

  Business Process Reengineering   Dr. Engr. Md. Abdur Rashid Director (Admin & Finance) NAPD Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is a management strategy that involves the radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, efficiency, and quality. The primary goal of BPR is to help organizations rethink and streamline their processes, often involving significant changes to how the company operates. Key elements of BPR: 1. Radical Redesign: BPR focuses on completely rethinking and redesigning processes rather than making incremental improvements. This might involve eliminating unnecessary steps, automating tasks, or restructuring workflows to achieve greater efficiency. 2. Customer-Centric: A fundamental principle of BPR is aligning processes with the needs of customers. This means that organizations redesign their workflows to deliver value to customers faster, with higher quality, and at a lower cost. 3. Cross-Functional...

  Bibliometric Study Dr. Engr. Md. Abdur Rashid A bibliometric study is a type of research method that uses quantitative analysis to evaluate and measure publications in a particular field, such as books, journal articles, conference papers, and other scholarly work. The goal is to understand trends, patterns, and relationships within the scientific literature or any body of academic work. This approach is commonly used to assess the impact of specific researchers, institutions, journals, or even topics. Key aspects of bibliometric studies include: Citation analysis : This looks at the number of times an article, author, or journal is cited in other works. Highly cited works are often considered influential in the field. Co-authorship analysis : This examines the collaborative networks between authors and institutions to identify trends in collaborative research. Keywords and topic modeling : By analyzing keywords in publications, bibliometric studies can track how certa...

Political Economy in Procurement Perspective   Dr. Engr. Md. Abdur Rashid In the context of procurement, political economy refers to the intersection of political and economic factors that influence decision-making, policies, and practices in the procurement process. This perspective looks at how government regulations, policies, power dynamics, stakeholder interests, and societal influences shape procurement activities, such as sourcing, contract management, and purchasing decisions. Key elements of political economy in procurement include: Government Policies and Regulations : The rules and laws set by governments impact procurement processes, such as rules for public tenders, transparency, anti-corruption measures, trade policies, and environmental standards. Political Influence : Political agendas can affect procurement decisions, such as favoring certain industries, companies, or geographical regions. This can lead to cronyism, corruption, or biased bidding processes. ...