The framework for the directory is being set up.
Knols on invidual concepts will be prepared over a period of time. More concepts will be added.
Readers are invited to add more concepts. Any material on the concepts may please be sent to kvssnrao50 (@) gmail.com
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/copy-of-investment-banking-analysis-and/2utb2lsm2k7a/840
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thinking of Writing Knol for Dummies
May be you can get idea of topic by looking at various concepts of management.
Management Concept Directory
Aa to Az
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/757
Ba to Bz
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/management-concepts-directory-ba-to-bz/2utb2lsm2k7a/758
Ca to Cz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/759
Da to Dz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/760
Ea to Ez
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/761
Fa to Fz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/762
Ga to Gz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/763
Ha to Hz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/764
Ia to Iz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/765
Ja to Jz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/766
Ka to Kz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/767
La to Lz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/768
Ma to Mz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/769
Na to Nz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/770
Oa to Oz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/771
Pa to Pz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/772
Qa to Qz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/773
Ra to Rz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/774
Sa to Sz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/775
Ta to Tz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/776
Ua to Uz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/777
Va to Vz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/778
Wa to Wz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/779
Xa to Xz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/780
Ya to Yz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/781
Za to Zz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/782
Management Concept Directory
Aa to Az
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/757
Ba to Bz
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/management-concepts-directory-ba-to-bz/2utb2lsm2k7a/758
Ca to Cz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/759
Da to Dz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/760
Ea to Ez
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/761
Fa to Fz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/762
Ga to Gz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/763
Ha to Hz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/764
Ia to Iz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/765
Ja to Jz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/766
Ka to Kz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/767
La to Lz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/768
Ma to Mz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/769
Na to Nz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/770
Oa to Oz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/771
Pa to Pz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/772
Qa to Qz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/773
Ra to Rz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/774
Sa to Sz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/775
Ta to Tz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/776
Ua to Uz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/777
Va to Vz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/778
Wa to Wz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/779
Xa to Xz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/780
Ya to Yz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/781
Za to Zz
http://knol.google.com/k/-/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/782
Saturday, January 24, 2009
“KNOL FOR DUMMIES.com CONTEST” - OFFICIAL RULES
http://knol.google.com/k/for-dummies/knol-for-dummiescom-contest-rules/1h4gusbrtwkj0/3#
Some of the Rules
1. ENTRY OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY, 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Authors have to be Registered Users of knol.google.com (“Registered Users”). To become a Registered User of the Knol Site, you must register for an account and agree to the Site’s “Terms of Service” and “Knol Content Policy” set forth at knol.google.com.
2. 2. Contest Dates: The Contest begins January 23, 2009 at 12:00:01 AM Pacific Time (“PT”), and ends May 8, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM PT (“Contest Period”). During the Contest Period there is an entry submission event and a judging/clearing event.
3. Enter, create and submit into the contest website an essay (i.e. a “knol”) sharing your knowledge about a particular subject. Contest materials and instructions on how to enter your knol and participate in the Contest will be available on the Knol web site (knol.google.com). For the purpose of this Contest, an Entry is a submission created specifically for this Contest that is complete (as determined by Sponsors). Each Registered User may submit multiple entries during the Open Call for Submissions; however, only the highest ranked knol from each Registered User, as determined by Google in its sole discretion during the course of the initial ranking process, will be counted for purposes of final judging. Any editing of a knol must be complete by last day of submission period.
4. Language: English only.
5. Entries may only be submitted by a knol Owner. Group entries will not be accepted (although different individuals might have taken part in the development of a knol Entry, only one individual may be considered to have produced and submitted the Entry as the final Owner of the knol). Ownership of a knol entry will be determined as of the last day of the contest submission period (11:59:59 PM PT on March 23, 2009)
6. Selection of Top 50 Finalists: On or about March 24, 2009 through March 31, 2009, all eligible entries will be initially evaluated by Google using a ranking process that takes into account, but is not limited to, the following measurement criteria: quality of content, clarity of presentation, importance of subject matter, interest level, and overall impression. The Top 50 entries with the highest ranking, at Google’s discretion, will then be provided to a panel of Wiley representatives (“Panel”).
7. Judging to Determine Winners: The Panel will score each eligible Top 50 Finalist Entry based on the following judging criteria, each given equal weight:
Quality of Content
Clarity of Presentation
Importance of Subject Matter
Interest Level
Overall Impression
Based on the Panel’s scores and Sponsors’ discretion, up to five (5) Entries will be selected as “Potential Winners” one of which will be deemed, the Potential Grand Prize Winner; In the event of a tie, all tied entries will be re-judged by an additional judge selected by Wiley, who, using the judging criteria will break the tie. In the event that there are not enough eligible entries (in Sponsors’ discretion), Sponsors may choose to select less than five (5) Potential Winners. The judges' decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Contest.
8. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize: A check for $1,000 and the opportunity to have winner’s article published on the “For Dummies” web site (www.dummies.com). Four (4) First Prizes: the opportunity to have First Prize Winners’ article published on the “For Dummies” web site (www.dummies.com). To be published on the “For Dummies” web site, winning entries will be edited as deemed appropriate by Wiley, and only those in line with the “For Dummies” brand and standards (at the discretion of Sponsors) will be published.
Some of the Rules
1. ENTRY OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY, 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Authors have to be Registered Users of knol.google.com (“Registered Users”). To become a Registered User of the Knol Site, you must register for an account and agree to the Site’s “Terms of Service” and “Knol Content Policy” set forth at knol.google.com.
2. 2. Contest Dates: The Contest begins January 23, 2009 at 12:00:01 AM Pacific Time (“PT”), and ends May 8, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM PT (“Contest Period”). During the Contest Period there is an entry submission event and a judging/clearing event.
3. Enter, create and submit into the contest website an essay (i.e. a “knol”) sharing your knowledge about a particular subject. Contest materials and instructions on how to enter your knol and participate in the Contest will be available on the Knol web site (knol.google.com). For the purpose of this Contest, an Entry is a submission created specifically for this Contest that is complete (as determined by Sponsors). Each Registered User may submit multiple entries during the Open Call for Submissions; however, only the highest ranked knol from each Registered User, as determined by Google in its sole discretion during the course of the initial ranking process, will be counted for purposes of final judging. Any editing of a knol must be complete by last day of submission period.
4. Language: English only.
5. Entries may only be submitted by a knol Owner. Group entries will not be accepted (although different individuals might have taken part in the development of a knol Entry, only one individual may be considered to have produced and submitted the Entry as the final Owner of the knol). Ownership of a knol entry will be determined as of the last day of the contest submission period (11:59:59 PM PT on March 23, 2009)
6. Selection of Top 50 Finalists: On or about March 24, 2009 through March 31, 2009, all eligible entries will be initially evaluated by Google using a ranking process that takes into account, but is not limited to, the following measurement criteria: quality of content, clarity of presentation, importance of subject matter, interest level, and overall impression. The Top 50 entries with the highest ranking, at Google’s discretion, will then be provided to a panel of Wiley representatives (“Panel”).
7. Judging to Determine Winners: The Panel will score each eligible Top 50 Finalist Entry based on the following judging criteria, each given equal weight:
Quality of Content
Clarity of Presentation
Importance of Subject Matter
Interest Level
Overall Impression
Based on the Panel’s scores and Sponsors’ discretion, up to five (5) Entries will be selected as “Potential Winners” one of which will be deemed, the Potential Grand Prize Winner; In the event of a tie, all tied entries will be re-judged by an additional judge selected by Wiley, who, using the judging criteria will break the tie. In the event that there are not enough eligible entries (in Sponsors’ discretion), Sponsors may choose to select less than five (5) Potential Winners. The judges' decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Contest.
8. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize: A check for $1,000 and the opportunity to have winner’s article published on the “For Dummies” web site (www.dummies.com). Four (4) First Prizes: the opportunity to have First Prize Winners’ article published on the “For Dummies” web site (www.dummies.com). To be published on the “For Dummies” web site, winning entries will be edited as deemed appropriate by Wiley, and only those in line with the “For Dummies” brand and standards (at the discretion of Sponsors) will be published.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Motivation - Organizational Behavior Revision Article
It a knol from Organizational Behavior Revision Articles Series
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/motivation/2utb2lsm2k7a/162
Motivation is a process that starts with a physiological or psychological deficiency or need that activates a behavior or drive that is aimed at a goal or incentive.
Thus, the process involves needs, which set drives in motion to accomplish a goal (anything that alleviates a need and reduces a drive).
To understand the process of motivation, one has to understand the meaning of need, drive, and goal and the relationships among them.
Motivation is a process that starts with a physiological or psychological deficiency or need that activates a behavior or drive that is aimed at a goal or incentive.
Thus, the process involves needs, which set drives in motion to accomplish a goal (anything that alleviates a need and reduces a drive).
To understand the process of motivation, one has to understand the meaning of need, drive, and goal and the relationships among them.
Contents
Motivation - Definition
Needs, Drives and Goals (Incentives)
Content Theories of Motivation
Process Theories
Cross-Cultural Studies
References
Interesting Web Pages to Refer to
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/motivation/2utb2lsm2k7a/162
Motivation is a process that starts with a physiological or psychological deficiency or need that activates a behavior or drive that is aimed at a goal or incentive.
Thus, the process involves needs, which set drives in motion to accomplish a goal (anything that alleviates a need and reduces a drive).
To understand the process of motivation, one has to understand the meaning of need, drive, and goal and the relationships among them.
Motivation is a process that starts with a physiological or psychological deficiency or need that activates a behavior or drive that is aimed at a goal or incentive.
Thus, the process involves needs, which set drives in motion to accomplish a goal (anything that alleviates a need and reduces a drive).
To understand the process of motivation, one has to understand the meaning of need, drive, and goal and the relationships among them.
Contents
Motivation - Definition
Needs, Drives and Goals (Incentives)
Content Theories of Motivation
Process Theories
Cross-Cultural Studies
References
Interesting Web Pages to Refer to
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Aims (Objectives) and Programmes of Knol Author Foundation
The customer: Knol Visitor - Knowledge seeker
Stakeholders: Knol visitors, knol authors, Google, Government, Society, Judiciary, Educational institutions, Research organizations, Publishing houses, Media, Other e-publishing platforms and authors, Other internet companies
Mission: To support knol authors in their endeavor to provide knol visitors the knowledge that they are seeking in an accurate, well structured and formatted document and language accompanied with appropriate audio-visual features in an economical way.
Objectives:
1. To support knol authors in their endeavor to provide knol visitors the knowledge that they are seeking in an accurate, well structured and formatted document and language accompanied with appropriate audio-visual features in an economical way.
2. To develop content strategy for knol on a continuous basis.
3. To spread awareness about knol among potential authors and encourage them to become authors on knol.
4. To develop and improve guideliness for writing good knols and communicate them to authors.
5. To develop understanding on copyright laws and communicate with authors so that they do not violate others' copy rights and take actions to protect their copy right. Foundation will take some actions to protect copy right of knols.
6. To develop understanding of marketing issues related to electronically published articles and to suggest measures to improve marketability of knols.
7. To understand the revenue earning potential of knols and to suggest actions to maximize the revenues of authors subject to the long term viability of the knol platform.
8. Providing education, training and support to new knol authors in knol writing and marketing.
9. Organizing knol author conferences to promote interaction among knol authors, recognition and motivation.
10. Organizing common communication channels among knol visitors, authors and knol technoloy and administratin team members.
11. Organizing knol competitions.
12. Providing funds for knowledge creating activities (funding research)
13. Protection of rights of knol authors.
14. Welfare of knol authors
Programmes
1. Meetings foundation board (on line, physical)
2. Meeting foundation members (on line physical)
3. Meeting with Google knol team (on line, physical)
4. Author membership drive.
5. Knol writing to promote foundation and its objectives.
6. Press releases
7. Press conferences
8. Author conferences
9. Study projects - on copy right laws, marketing issues
10. Organizing knol competitions
http://knol.google.com/k/the-judge/knol-author-foundation/14g5pj4cyuk5u/1117
To join the foundation as a member send an email to knolfoundation@gmail.com
Knol Bulletin Board for writing messages
http://knol.google.com/k/kalle-schwarz/knol-bulletin-board-for-authors-and/1m7f8ad2dgh39/41#
Stakeholders: Knol visitors, knol authors, Google, Government, Society, Judiciary, Educational institutions, Research organizations, Publishing houses, Media, Other e-publishing platforms and authors, Other internet companies
Mission: To support knol authors in their endeavor to provide knol visitors the knowledge that they are seeking in an accurate, well structured and formatted document and language accompanied with appropriate audio-visual features in an economical way.
Objectives:
1. To support knol authors in their endeavor to provide knol visitors the knowledge that they are seeking in an accurate, well structured and formatted document and language accompanied with appropriate audio-visual features in an economical way.
2. To develop content strategy for knol on a continuous basis.
3. To spread awareness about knol among potential authors and encourage them to become authors on knol.
4. To develop and improve guideliness for writing good knols and communicate them to authors.
5. To develop understanding on copyright laws and communicate with authors so that they do not violate others' copy rights and take actions to protect their copy right. Foundation will take some actions to protect copy right of knols.
6. To develop understanding of marketing issues related to electronically published articles and to suggest measures to improve marketability of knols.
7. To understand the revenue earning potential of knols and to suggest actions to maximize the revenues of authors subject to the long term viability of the knol platform.
8. Providing education, training and support to new knol authors in knol writing and marketing.
9. Organizing knol author conferences to promote interaction among knol authors, recognition and motivation.
10. Organizing common communication channels among knol visitors, authors and knol technoloy and administratin team members.
11. Organizing knol competitions.
12. Providing funds for knowledge creating activities (funding research)
13. Protection of rights of knol authors.
14. Welfare of knol authors
Programmes
1. Meetings foundation board (on line, physical)
2. Meeting foundation members (on line physical)
3. Meeting with Google knol team (on line, physical)
4. Author membership drive.
5. Knol writing to promote foundation and its objectives.
6. Press releases
7. Press conferences
8. Author conferences
9. Study projects - on copy right laws, marketing issues
10. Organizing knol competitions
http://knol.google.com/k/the-judge/knol-author-foundation/14g5pj4cyuk5u/1117
To join the foundation as a member send an email to knolfoundation@gmail.com
Knol Bulletin Board for writing messages
http://knol.google.com/k/kalle-schwarz/knol-bulletin-board-for-authors-and/1m7f8ad2dgh39/41#
Knol Bulletin Board for January 2009
Knol Bulletin Board for Authors and Visitors
Knol Bulletin Board 2009
http://knol.google.com/k/kalle-schwarz/knol-bulletin-board-for-authors-and/1m7f8ad2dgh39/41#
The bulletin is a communication system among knol authors and visitors. It is improving slowly with more page views every day and scribblings on issues relevant for authors.
Presently the topic under discussion is formation of knol author foundation.
Knol Bulletin Board 2009
http://knol.google.com/k/kalle-schwarz/knol-bulletin-board-for-authors-and/1m7f8ad2dgh39/41#
The bulletin is a communication system among knol authors and visitors. It is improving slowly with more page views every day and scribblings on issues relevant for authors.
Presently the topic under discussion is formation of knol author foundation.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Interesting Knols Lists
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/705#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/706#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/709#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/707#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/708#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/706#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/709#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/707#
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/-/2utb2lsm2k7a/708#
Friday, January 2, 2009
Hunting Dog Knowledge Center
http://knol.google.com/k/orvis-knols/hunting-dog-knowledge-center/1xa8xpl0li2qy/6#
Welcome to Knols by Orvis.
In the spirit of our company’s goals and mission, we are making available a vast amount of copyrighted material for Google Knol. Much of what you can read here for free comes from our series of books, available for sale on our website. We hope to share our sporting traditions and values through the spread of knowledge.
Contents
Breeds
Orvis Dog Stories
Beginners Training
Intermediate Training
Advanced Training
Welcome to Knols by Orvis.
In the spirit of our company’s goals and mission, we are making available a vast amount of copyrighted material for Google Knol. Much of what you can read here for free comes from our series of books, available for sale on our website. We hope to share our sporting traditions and values through the spread of knowledge.
Contents
Breeds
Orvis Dog Stories
Beginners Training
Intermediate Training
Advanced Training
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