The purpose of an organization is to enable ordinary humans beings to do extraordinary things.
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The knowledge we now consider knowledge proves itself in action. What we now mean by knowledge is information effective in action, information focused on results. Results are outside the person, in society and economy, or in the advancement of knowledge itself. To accomplish anything this knowledge has to be highly specialized.
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What this quote means
Knowledge is validated through its application and effectiveness in achieving results.
This quote by Peter Drucker emphasizes that true knowledge is not merely theoretical but is demonstrated through practical action and results. It suggests that in order for knowledge to be deemed valuable, it must lead to tangible outcomes that enhance society, the economy, or the body of knowledge itself. This highlights the importance of specialization and focused application of information to achieve relevant results.
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KnowledgeActionResultsSpecializationInformation
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Example use cases
A teacher could reference this quote during a lecture on the importance of practical applications of theory.
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