This chapter will provide information on what Blockchain is and why it is used. It describes the basic concepts underlying Blockchain technology, such as distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, mining, smart contracts, P2P, and the classification of existing Blockchain systems. Next, it explores Blockchain …

This chapter will provide information on what Blockchain is and why it is used. It describes the basic concepts underlying Blockchain technology, such as distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, mining, smart contracts, P2P, and the classification of existing Blockchain systems. Next, it explores Blockchain …

Abstract: Entering a building is a ‘moment of truth’ and may invoke feelings of hospitableness. Physical environments and staff behaviour deliver ‘clues’ that may result in the experience of hos- pitality. The focus in a reception area may be on mitigation of risks, or on a hospitable atmosphere, with …

Knowledge workers share two basic needs: their productivity requires isolation (internalization of knowledge) and interaction (externalization of knowledge), supported by different spatial concepts. None of the work environments involved in the study adequately support all of the phases in the knowledge …

This paper explores the impact of the physical and social dimensions of the work environment on satisfaction and perceived productivity of knowledge workers in Dutch universities of applied sciences. The approach took the form of a literature review, multiple case study of six research centres using interviews …

Purpose: This paper aims to define the influence of the physical and social dimensions of the work environment on knowledge productivity of academics in Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences.Design/methodology/approach: Literature review; a multiple case study based on literature review (6 cases); a …

Nederland heeft de ambitie om tot de top 5 van duurzame kenniseconomieën in de wereld te behoren. Door de aanhoudende economische malaise zijn er geen middelen om uitgebreid te investeren in kennisontwikkeling. Er moet dus met bestaande middelen meer resultaat behaald worden. Onderzoek van Saxion …

The aim is to investigate what (tangible) characteristics of the environment people associate with cleanliness, to determine what aspects - apart from technical cleanliness - are involved when people perceive their (working) environment to be 'clean '.

Wat is beleving? Wat kenmerkt een betekenisvolle beleving? Wat is klantbeleving? Hoe kunnen we klantbeleving beter begrijpen, meten en bevorderen? Wat betekent dit voor facility management? Op deze vragen gaan we in waarbij we de vertaalslag maken naar de beroepspraktijk van facility management. Publicatie …