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How Is Knowledge Perceived as Power? A Multilevel Model of Knowledge Power in Innovation Networks

Inter-organizational power relations have long been considered to be balanced in innovation networks, which are viewed as loosely coupled systems. Some recent studies, however, show that innovation networks are asymmetric and hierarchical, and the power of network actors has become a significant but rarely addressed issue. As knowledge is the most important resource in the network, this paper introduces the concept of knowledge power by combining related research perspectives and conducting some fundamental research on it as follows: (1) knowledge power’s origins are analyzed by proposing the term “activated knowledge” and studying the path through which it is formed over multiple levels of the network; (2) a multilevel framework of characteristics of activated knowledge, which is considered the major determinant of knowledge power, is established, and suggestions are offered for how they impact knowledge power; and (3) a multilevel measurement model for knowledge power is built, and the above propositions are tested by mathematical inference. The purpose of this paper is not only to study knowledge power’s formation, determinants, and measurement but also to offer a comprehensive view, combining multiple network levels and multiple research perspectives, that should be useful to researchers conducting future studies in this field.

Introduction

Networks are composed of inter-organizational relations. At present, the knowledge-based view (KBV) is an important framework for the study of inter-organizational relations ( Ireland et al., 2002 ; Jha and Cottam, 2021 ) and continues to attract attention ( Heiman and Nickerson, 2004 ; Quintane et al., 2011 ; Jordão, 2015 ; Lyu et al., 2020 ). In the KBV, network actors are viewed as knowledge sets in an innovation network, and the research focus is on individual organizations’ knowledge structures and intra- or inter-organizational knowledge transfers ( Kim, 2015 ; Ouakouak et al., 2021 ). This trend, however, gives rise to the following problems: first, the current studies rarely combine resource dependencies based on the KBV with power mechanisms, although the interdependence of knowledge leads to power ( Casciaro and Piskorski, 2005 ; Marjolein and Caniëls, 2009 ; Back and Kohtamäki, 2015 ) and power can be seen as a mechanism for achieving coordination and cooperation among network members ( Oliver, 1991 ; Dhanaraj and Parkhe, 2006 ; Matheus et al., 2017 ). Second, innovation networks have multiple levels ( Contractor et al., 2006 ; Provan et al., 2007 ; Matinheikki et al., 2017 ). The KBV mainly focuses on organizational knowledge characteristics and intra- or inter-organizational knowledge transfers ( Lai et al., 2016 ) but neglects knowledge distribution over the whole network. Third, innovation networks are usually abstracted as knowledge networks ( Samarra and Biggiero, 2008 ; Dantas and Bell, 2009 ) based on the KBV. This leads to research in this area that tends to emphasize organizational knowledge rather than individual organizations in the network and to ignore organizational strategic aims ( Gilsing et al., 2007 ; An et al., 2021 ) and the role of network members ( Na et al., 2020 ).

It is not enough to study innovation networks from the perspective of the KBV alone because knowledge and capabilities are both key elements of an enterprise ( Santoro et al., 2021 ). Enterprises have many capabilities, among which dynamic capabilities are particularly important. The term “dynamic capability” (DC) refers to the renewal of resources and competencies to address changing environments ( Eisenhardt and Martin, 2000 ). This term is, thus, closely related to the KBV and can also extend it, as many researchers find that DCs can have active impacts on enterprises in an innovation context. For example, DCs can influence firm performance through a variety of means and mechanisms ( Torres et al., 2018 ; Prester et al., 2019 ; Ferreira et al., 2020 ). There are positive correlations between DCs and marketing capability, operation capability, and new product development performance ( Mu, 2017 ); DCs can have a significant positive effect on short-term financial performance and long-term competitive advantage ( Liu et al., 2019 ). In addition, existing research has also explored the application of DCs in different environments, such as the highly dynamic background of digital strategy ( Yeow et al., 2018 ) and underlying organizational routines ( Mousavi et al., 2018 ).

DCs can reflect an enterprise’s agency, but both knowledge and capability are limited as features of an individual organization. As a special networked form of organization, the innovation network falls somewhere between a market and a hierarchy and is often viewed as a collection of loosely coupled systems belonging to autonomous firms ( Orton and Weick, 1990 ; Dhanaraj and Parkhe, 2006 ; Papadonikolaki, 2018 ; Su et al., 2021 ). Initiatives by members and interactions between members should be most emphasized. Studies in this field are generally based on the assumption that inter-organizational power relations are balanced and that there is equality between network actors. Some recent studies, however, show that innovation networks are asymmetric ( Cowan and Jonard, 2009 ; Hao and Feng, 2018 ), with a pronounced hierarchical structure being observed ( Powell et al., 2005 ; Brenner et al., 2011 ). Especially with the rapid pace of competition and the constant updates to technology, the formation and running of an innovation network is increasingly a result of conscious and organized behaviors of organizations focused on a common technology-innovation task ( Podolny and Page, 1998 ; Cowan et al., 2007 ; Yang, 2020 ). Some of the latest studies show that power is very important or even dominant in R&D collaborations and networks ( Back and Kohtamäki, 2015 ; Bujor and Avasilcăi, 2018 ; Hao and Feng, 2018 ; Papadonikolaki, 2018 ; Valdez, 2018 ). There are strong relationships among attraction, dependency, and power ( Hald et al., 2009 ; Ramsay and Wagner, 2009 ; Jakobsen et al., 2019 ). Therefore, power can provide a new and unique perspective for solving the above research problems. In this sense, this paper introduces the term “knowledge power” into the study of technology-innovation networks and defines it as the inter-organizational power-dependence relation that is formed on the basis of organizational knowledge and is eventually manifested by organizational positions in a “power network.” 1 It thus matches the multilevel feature of the innovation network and combines multiple research perspectives. Also, network actors’ active roles in the network are revealed well by the exertion of their power and the power interactions among them. However, questions such as how knowledge power comes into being, what factors shape it, and how to measure it remain challenging and unsolved. Therefore, this paper aims to (1) illustrate knowledge power’s formation path in innovation networks by synthesizing the relevant literature; (2) offer suggestions for how organizational knowledge characteristics impact it at different network levels; and (3) provide a multilevel measurement model for it, and test the propositions by mathematical inference.

Formation of Knowledge Power

In sociology, Foucault and Gordon (1980) takes knowledge as being always inextricably enmeshed in relations of power in that the base of power is knowledge and the use of power is to apply knowledge. Latiff and Hassan (2008) advance the term “knowledge power,” which is derived from the control of knowledge. In innovation networks, the origin of power from knowledge is most obvious. The aim of organizations in entering into technology-innovation alliances is to profit from the knowledge possessed by others ( Cassiman and Veugelers, 2006 ; Jorge et al., 2021 ). They pool their knowledge and use it as an input into new knowledge production, and repeated alliance formation creates a network ( Cowan et al., 2007 ). An organization’s knowledge characteristics, therefore, determine its attractiveness as a knowledge supplier in the network ( Pérez-Nordtvedt et al., 2008 ; Pulles et al., 2014 ). Its bargaining power and indispensability are positively associated with its ability to retain control rights to intellectual assets ( Leiponen, 2008 ), and differences in organizations’ knowledge characteristics predict the degree of power one unit has over another ( Wong et al., 2008 ).

Power is not derived exclusively from knowledge. Power has its roots not only in the knowledge asymmetry among organizations but also in their differences in terms of capability ( Conner, 1991 ; Enkel et al., 2017 ). The term “power” is derived from the Latin word potestas or potentia , meaning capability. Clegg (1989) states that power is a capability premised on resource control. In an innovation network, an organization’s technology-innovation capability is the most fundamental and important factor determining its influence ( Li et al., 2020 ), and the most influential organization always has stronger capabilities for searching for and absorbing useful knowledge than others ( Cohen and Levinthal, 1990 ; Prajogo et al., 2020 ).

The two concepts of capability and knowledge are often interconnected. On the one hand, organizational capabilities are seen as collective knowledge ( Prahalad and Hamel, 1990 ) or as a property of knowledge ( SubbaNarasimha, 2001 ). On the other hand, knowledge, as a resource, is thought to be one of the most important firm capabilities ( Teece et al., 1997 ), and the level of knowledge of a firm describes its capacity to generate technological innovation ( Wersching, 2007 ). Several terms related to both concepts appear frequently in the research literature, such as knowledge capabilities ( Dawson, 2000 ; Ogulin et al., 2020 ), knowledge-based resource capabilities ( Carrillo and Gaimon, 2004 ), knowledge activation ( Tortoriello, 2008 ), knowledge integration capability ( Xi et al., 2020 ), and dynamics of capability search and creation ( Helfat, 2018 ). These indicate that knowledge and capability can embrace each other and coexist side by side and even within each other.

In an innovation network, organizational knowledge and capabilities should not be studied separately. Knowledge is the basis for capabilities ( Grant, 1995 ). The more profound an organization’s knowledge, the stronger its capabilities. However, knowledge is an internal and relatively static resource. It can only be applied and used through organizational capabilities and then sensed and identified by outsiders. Knowledge power derives ultimately from organizational knowledge, which, however, may not be entirely or continuously in an active state. There is “sleeping knowledge” ( Charue-Duboc et al., 2010 ), which is knowledge that is not being used effectively or of which the organization may even be unaware. Only after being activated by capabilities can an organization’s knowledge be applied and used in technology-innovation activities, embodied through technology-innovation processes and outcomes, and sensed and identified by other network actors. Those who need but do not have the knowledge will consequently be attracted to and develop a knowledge dependence on the organization ( Howard et al., 2016 ). A positive net dependence generates knowledge power. Therefore, this paper proposes the term “activated knowledge” and defines it as knowledge that is not only owned by an organization but also activated by its capabilities so that it is ready to be used and identified. Activated knowledge is the direct origin of knowledge power.

Formation Path

An innovation network is a complicated form of network organization, and multilevel analyses are usually adopted in the study of such networks. A popular approach is to divide the network into three levels: the organization/firm/actor level, the inter-organizational level/dyad level/dyadic level, and the network level ( Contractor et al., 2006 ; Provan et al., 2007 ). This approach considers individual organizations as the fundamental component of the network. Their micro-changes and interactions, such as cooperation and pairings, eventually result in the static structure and dynamic evolution of the macro network ( Kong et al., 2019 ). Accordingly, this paper follows this approach and terms the three levels as the actor level, dyadic level, and network level.

Knowledge power is also multilevel in nature. Burt (1977) points out that when studying power, three general aspects must be distinguished: the bases of power (possession of resources), which are converted into manifestations of power (structure in influence relationships among decision-makers) via the processes of power. According to related studies ( Emerson, 1962 ; Casciaro and Piskorski, 2005 ; Cho, 2020 ), power is a dependence relation, which in innovation networks means interdependence on one another’s knowledge. This interdependence is rooted in organizations’ heterogeneous capabilities and knowledge at the actor level and is eventually manifested as a knowledge-power network at the network level through interactions among inter-organizational relations at the dyadic level. Thus, by conducting a multilevel analysis, knowledge power can be better described as follows:

• At the actor level: one actor alone cannot generate knowledge power, which is formed in a relational context, but organizational activated knowledge is knowledge power’s direct origin. An organization with activated knowledge favorable to the technology-innovation task will be highly attractive to other network actors. Its knowledge attractiveness leads to knowledge dependencies on the part of those who need its knowledge to accomplish the task, eventually giving rise to its knowledge power over them. Thus, at this level, knowledge power is conceptualized as knowledge attractiveness.
• At the dyadic level: two actors’ mutual knowledge attractiveness forms an inter-organizational knowledge dependence relation. The differences in their activated knowledge result in a knowledge-dependence asymmetry that induces relative knowledge power (RKP). The party that has less unilateral knowledge dependence—and, consequently, positive RKP—is in a position of power advantage, whereas the other party is in a disadvantageous power position.
• At the network level: multiple dyadic knowledge-power relations form a knowledge-power network, and an organization’s RKPs from various dyadic relations accumulate into a total knowledge power that is referred to as network knowledge power (NKP) in this paper. The magnitude of an organization’s NKP determines its position in the power network. Relative to most other network actors, those organizations that have bigger NKPs will occupy the central positions, and the one with the highest centrality will become the core organization, with a significant degree of influence over the whole network.

The formation path of knowledge power is shown in Figure 1 .

The formation path of knowledge power.

The Determinants of Knowledge Power

Activated knowledge is the direct origin of knowledge power, so an organization’s activated knowledge characteristics (AKCs) determine whether its knowledge power, i.e., its knowledge attractiveness, is large or small; whether its position in a dyadic relation is power advantageous or power disadvantageous; and whether it is at the core or on the periphery of the power network. This section will analyze what these characteristics are and how they impact knowledge power.

Activated Knowledge Characteristics

Studies of the characteristics of knowledge propose various attributes such as knowledge depth, knowledge breadth, and knowledge similarity ( Prabhu et al., 2005 ); knowledge value, knowledge rarity, knowledge inimitability, and knowledge non-substitutability ( Pérez-Nordtvedt et al., 2008 ); and knowledge criticality, knowledge non-substitutability, and knowledge centricity ( Wong et al., 2008 ). These studies provide the most popular and accepted characteristics of knowledge, but they neglect the possible interactions among these characteristics and do not take the multilevel nature of networks into consideration. This paper holds that a multilevel framework for AKCs should be built to perform a better investigation of how knowledge determines power in innovation networks.

• At the actor level: AKCs should reflect the absolute level of an organization’s activated knowledge, with the purpose of measuring their impact on its knowledge attractiveness. In previous studies, factors such as knowledge depth and knowledge breadth are commonly used. Knowledge depth refers to the amount of within-field knowledge possessed by the organization, whereas knowledge breadth is the range of fields over which the organization has knowledge ( Prabhu et al., 2005 ). These are the most fundamental knowledge characteristics and are used in this paper to measure the absolute level of an organization’s activated knowledge in its own context.
• At the dyadic level: AKCs should reflect the relative level of an organization’s activated knowledge compared with another party, with the purpose of measuring how they determine its RKP. In previous studies, factors such as knowledge criticality, knowledge similarity, knowledge complementarity, and knowledge substitutability were commonly used. The first three all focus on the focal dyadic relation and are highly related. Knowledge similarity is in inverse proportion to knowledge complementarity within the knowledge portfolio required by the technology-innovation task. As network actors need heterogeneous knowledge or capabilities to cooperate ( Pfeffer and Gerald, 1978 ; Wersching, 2007 ; Samarra and Biggiero, 2008 ), the less complementary (and the more similar) the focal organization’s knowledge is to that of the others, the lower the other perceives its knowledge criticality to be ( Wong et al., 2008 ). Knowledge substitutability, however, involves the dyadic relations of the focal actor with third-network actors and measures the degree to which its knowledge can be replaced by them. It reflects the impact of other dyadic relations on the focal relation. In all, AKCs at the dyadic level are chosen as follows: knowledge complementarity that shows the degree to which one organization’s activated knowledge is complementary to the other party, and knowledge substitutability that reveals the degree to which one organization’s activated knowledge can be replaced by third parties.
• At the network level: AKCs should reflect the relative level of an organization’s activated knowledge in the whole network, with the purpose of measuring how they determine its NKP. In previous studies, factors such as knowledge rarity, knowledge uniqueness, and knowledge centricity are commonly used. Knowledge rarity and knowledge uniqueness both show the relative level of an organization’s activated knowledge compared with the network’s average knowledge level. They are highly interrelated, as an organization’s knowledge should be unique and cannot be easily simulated by other network actors if it manages to keep its knowledge rare in the network. Also, when an organization’s knowledge is unique and difficult to copy, its knowledge rarity is usually high. Knowledge centrality shows the importance of an organization’s knowledge to the technology-innovation task. As an innovation network comes into being to accomplish the task, the more an organization’s activated knowledge meets the task’s requirements, the more important and central it is to the whole network. Therefore, AKCs at the network level are chosen as follows: knowledge rarity, i.e., the degree to which an organization’s knowledge is rare in the network, and knowledge centrality, i.e., the degree to which an organization’s knowledge is important for the technology-innovation task.

Concept Model

• 1. At the actor level: the concept of attraction comes from social psychology, where it is seen as a way of bringing parties together in a voluntary manner ( Hare et al., 1959 ; Blau, 1964 ). Attraction is seen as having the potential to explain why business relationships commence and develop, which is relevant to dyadic business relationships ( Mortensen, 2012 ) and connected to future motivation in relationships ( Salo et al., 2009 ). As a kind of scarce resource, knowledge can generate attraction in the context of innovation. The depth and the breadth of an organization’s activated knowledge determine its potential knowledge attraction to other network actors. A profound activated knowledge depth indicates that an organization has significant activated knowledge within a field, so it may have more attractiveness to other network actors that need the knowledge to achieve the technology-innovation goal. A wide activated knowledge breadth means that a wide range of fields are covered by an organization’s activated knowledge, meaning that there are more possibilities for it to attract other network actors. Knowledge attraction gives the other companies motivation to start a relationship with the owner and maintain it in the future. Therefore

Proposition 1

The more profound the focal organization’s activated knowledge depth is, the more potential knowledge attractiveness it has to other network actors.

Proposition 2

The wider the focal organization’s activated knowledge breadth is, the more potential knowledge attractiveness it has to other network actors.

• 2. At the dyadic level: studies in the field of psychology have found that as relative ability declines, the party that originally held more power will give up some power ( Lindell and Campione-Barr, 2017 ). In other words, the shifting of capability will change the balance of inter-organizational power. Activated knowledge is defined in this paper as a result of capability and can generate and change relative power between two parties. Those with expertise can gain access to more alternatives; at the same time, this increases the certainty of access to alternative options, so they feel more empowered ( Rlp et al., 2019 ), and they do have more power in negotiation and other aspects ( Elfenbein, 2015 ; Wright et al., 2016 ; Schaerer et al., 2020 ). The emergence of greater psychological and behavioral power is closely related to attraction and dependence ( Hald et al., 2009 ; Ramsay and Wagner, 2009 ). The larger the knowledge attractiveness an organization has for other network players, the more it is possible for the organization to be depended on and to acquire positive RKP. From potential knowledge attractiveness to effective RKP, however, there are two conditions: the other party must demand the activated knowledge that the focal actor has, and it must be difficult for it to acquire the knowledge from somewhere else. These conditions are indeed implied in AKCs at the dyadic level. Gaining complementary resources is an important inducement for organizations to enter into cooperation, as complementary resources will increase the interdependence between organizations ( Pfeffer and Gerald, 1978 ). Thus, when an organization has a high level of activated knowledge that is complementary to the other party’s knowledge, this leads to the dependence of the latter on the former, which increases the possibility for an asymmetric dependence and consequent RKP to exist. However, if the focal organization’s activated knowledge can be easily substituted for by a third-network actor, the other party’s dependence will be distributed, which reduces the focal organization’s RKP. Therefore

Proposition 3

In a dyadic relation, the more the focal organization’s activated knowledge is complementary to the other party’s knowledge, the more RKP it has over the other party.

Proposition 4

In a dyadic relation, the more the focal organization’s activated knowledge can be substituted for by a third-network actor, the less RKP it has over the other party.

• 3. At the network level: power can be generated by social status. First, people with high social status enjoy respect and appreciation, resulting in others voluntarily giving them preferential treatment ( Ball and Eckel, 1996 ). Second, people with high social status enjoy more social capital, e.g., in terms of being able to reach a wider range of negotiable objects. In order to obtain more social capital through them, other people will also give them power ( Kim and Fragale, 2005 ). In an innovation network, companies with numerous power advantages have such a high social status and, thus, have absolute power. When an organization can acquire positive knowledge power from various dyadic relations with most network players, it will accumulate considerable NKP. This accumulating effect is ultimately demonstrated by the impacts of its AKCs on its NKP. The rarer an organization’s activated knowledge is in the whole network and the more important its knowledge is to the technology-innovation task, the more likely it is that the organization enjoys overall knowledge advantages over the other network actors. There is, therefore, a large probability of it acquiring positive RKPs and consequently considerable NKP and of occupying a central position with high social status in the knowledge-power network. Therefore,

Proposition 5

In the network, the more the focal organization’s activated knowledge rarity is, the more NKP it has.

Proposition 6

In the network, the more the focal organization’s activated knowledge centrality is, the more NKP it has.

The overall concept model is shown in Figure 2 .

The concept model of AKCs’ impact on knowledge power.

Measurement Model

Based on the above analyses and taking the inter-organizational dependence equation proposed by Dastmalchian (1986) as groundwork, this section builds a multilevel measurement model for knowledge power and tests the above propositions by mathematical inference. The model incorporates the following assumptions:

Assumption 1: In an innovation network, inter-organizational collaborations are formed to accomplish a given technology-innovation task that requires a knowledge portfolio set as K 0 = k 01 , k 02 , … , k 0 n , with n for the breadth of the knowledge required and k 0r for the depth of knowledge r needed to fulfill the task. For the sake of simplicity, the importance of different items of knowledge to the technology-innovation task is ignored by setting the weight of each item of knowledge’s importance as 1 .

Assumption 2: In the network, there are m organizations, and they know the other actors’ activated knowledge structure very well. That is because: (1) as defined above, activated knowledge refers to knowledge that is activated by organizational capabilities, embodied through technology-innovation activities or outcomes, and able to be sensed and identified by outsiders; (2) organizations in the same innovation network are usually located in one industry or homogeneous zones and interact frequently, which increases their number of mutual acquaintances; and (3) when an organization cannot achieve a technology-innovation goal by itself, it will be willing to let its potential partners know its knowledge advantages, with the aim of attracting them to cooperate. Thus, this assumption is reasonable.

At the Actor Level

In an innovation network, power is derived from organizational knowledge, as mentioned above, and organizational activated knowledge is the precondition for knowledge power. Set K i = k i 1 , k i 2 , … , k i n , with k ir for the depth of organization i ’s knowledge r . K i reflects organization i ’s activated knowledge depth and breadth in terms of the technology-innovation task, i.e., its activated knowledge.

y ir indicates whether organization i is qualified in knowledge r according to K 0 , with 0 for no and 1 for yes. Thus, Y i represents the degree to which organization i can meet the technology-innovation goal. Consequently, 1 − y i 1 , 1 − y i 2 , … , 1 − y i n reflects the set of knowledge that organization i needs to acquire from cooperation. The more chances i has to achieve the goal, the more attractive it is to other network actors for knowledge cooperation, and the more critical it is to the whole network. As Y i is directly impacted by K i , i ’s potential knowledge attractiveness is in direct proportion to i ’s activated knowledge depth and breadth. Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 are met.

At the Dyadic Level

At this level, knowledge power is manifested as the RKP caused by asymmetric knowledge dependencies between organizations. Dastmalchian (1986) proposes the equation Dependence=Essentiality*1/Substitutability , with substitutability determined by the number of sources of resources available. The essentiality of organization i ’s knowledge r to organization j relies on the following factors: if organization i ’s activated knowledge r meets the technology-innovation requirement ( y ir ), if organization j needs to acquire knowledge r from outside ( 1–y jr ), and the degree to which organization j depends on organization i ’s activated knowledge r ( k ir – k ir ). Suppose the dependence of organization j on organization i is d ji :

Inter-organizational relative power is measured by the difference between their dependencies on each other ( Pfeffer, 1981 ; Kumar et al., 1995 ). Let p ij be i ’s RKP over j , and we get

By substituting Equation (2) into Equation (3) , we get

(y ir +y jr – 2y ir y jr ) is the residual part of the union of i and j ’s activated knowledge sets after subtracting their intersection, i.e., the degree to which i and j ’s activated knowledge are complementary in terms of knowledge breadth; (k ir –k jr ) represents the degree to which i ’s activated knowledge r is complementary to j ’s in terms of knowledge depth. Therefore, C ij is indeed i ’s activated knowledge complementarity to j ’s.

∑ i m y i r is the total number of organizations that are qualified in knowledge r according to K 0 , and represents the substitutability of knowledge r ( Dastmalchian, 1986 ). Further, nsr , as its reciprocal, refers to knowledge r ’s non-substitutability. When ∑ i m y i r = 0 , the value of y i r + y j r ‐ 2 y i r y j r must be zero, so the exact value of M has no impact on the result.

By substituting Equations (5) – Equations (6) into Equation (4) , we get

Therefore, organization i ’s RKP over j is directly proportional to i ’s activated knowledge complementarity to j ’s, and is in inverse proportion to its activated knowledge substitutability (in direct proportion to its activated knowledge non-substitutability). Proposition 3 and Proposition 4 are met.

At the Network Level

At this level, knowledge power is manifested as the accumulation of an organization’s RKPs in the knowledge-power network, i.e., its NKP. Let p i be organization i ’s NKP, and we get

By substituting Equation (4) into Equation (8) , we get

To simplify the mathematical inference and to highlight the major determining factors, this paper substitutes (k ir –k jr ) for (y ir –y jr ) in Equation (9) with the following justification: although NKP is derived from the accumulation of RKPs, as demonstrated in Equation (8) , in reality, it is ultimately embodied by the organization’s position in the knowledge-power network. Indicators of network position such as centrality are often used to measure network power ( Cook, 1977 ; Brass and Burkhardt, 1992 ; Ibarra, 1993 ; Mehra et al., 2006 ), and the nature of RKPs, as being positive or negative, has a much more significant influence on an organization’s network position than their magnitude. To a knowledge demander that has a certain degree of activated knowledge but that is inadequate to the technology-innovation goal, for example, although its existing knowledge may reduce its dependence on other qualified organizations, the fact cannot be changed that it still needs to depend on others for the technology-innovation task. Therefore, it will initiate collaborations with knowledge suppliers and try to maintain cooperative relations with them. This will increase the knowledge suppliers’ indegree centrality, which is a major index of a network actor’s power. The value of (y ir –y jr ) reveals the nature of i ’s RKP over j on knowledge r , as being at a power-advantageous (positive value), disadvantageous (negative value), or balanced (zero) position, and determines whether an organization is a knowledge demander or a knowledge supplier. So, although (k ir –k jr ) can imply more about the NKP’s quantity, most of the information that it contains can be explained by (y ir –y jr ) . Therefore, by substituting (k ir –k jr ) for (y ir –y jr ) in Equation (9) , we get

The fraction ∑ j m y j r m , with the denominator being the total number of organizations in the network and the numerator being the total number of qualified organizations in knowledge r , represents the density of the organizations with qualified knowledge r in the network. Further, S , as its reciprocal, reflects the rarity of knowledge r in the network.

By substituting Equation (11) into Equation (10) , we get

As n is a constant, the value of p i is determined by Y i and S . Y i represents whether an organization i ’s various types of knowledge are qualified for the technology-innovation task and measures its knowledge centrality in the network. S represents knowledge rarity, as analyzed above. Therefore, organization i ’s NKP is determined by i ’s activated knowledge centrality as well as its activated knowledge rarity. Proposition 5 and Proposition 6 are met.

The KBV is a major perspective for studying innovation networks, as it captures nicely the feature of technology-innovation networks that knowledge is the key resource. Relying exclusively on the KBV, however, overlooks both the multilevel structure of the network and network actors’ active role and can hardly reveal how the network, as a spontaneous system, evolves into a macro structure through interactions among the actors through micro activities. To provide a solution to these problems, the concept of knowledge power is introduced here, based on related theories. This paper suggests that knowledge power reflects the nature of inter-organizational relations in networks, fits their multilevel character, and matches the latest findings that inter-organizational power relations are asymmetric and that innovation networks are hierarchical. Studies of knowledge power can provide a novel clue for research on the static structure as well as the dynamic evolution of innovation networks. Grounded in the above reasons, this paper initiates some basic analyses of knowledge power as follows:

• Knowledge power’s origins in knowledge and capability are analyzed, and by combining the multilevel feature of the innovation network, knowledge power’s formation path is described;
• The concept of activated knowledge, which is thought to be the major determinant of knowledge power, is proposed; a multilevel framework for activated knowledge’s characteristics is built; and their impacts on knowledge power are analyzed; and
• Measurement equations for knowledge power at different levels are deduced by taking a well-accepted dependence equation as the groundwork; the above propositions are tested; and a multilevel measurement model for knowledge power is established.

The major work of this paper is shown in Figure 3 .

Knowledge power in the innovation network.

Research Limitations/Implications

The concept of knowledge power inherits the well-accepted feature of technology-innovation networks that knowledge is the most important element and captures the newly revealed phenomenon that power relations in the network are asymmetric. This is a long-overlooked research topic in technology-innovation-network studies that has received little systemic investigation. This paper analyzes knowledge power’s formation path, proposes propositions for its determining factors, and builds a measurement model. However, as a fundamental analysis of an almost entirely new concept, this paper has some deficiencies; to address them, future research can be conducted in the following areas:

• Empirical studies can be conducted to test AKCs’ impacts on knowledge power on multiple levels to validate the propositions proposed by this paper with practical data.
• Based on the static measurement model of knowledge power, a dynamic model may be developed to simulate knowledge power’s formation and changes and to provide a groundwork for further studies of network evaluation.
• Based on inter-organizational resource dependence theory, this paper combines the KBV and the dynamic capability theory to explore the formation mechanism from knowledge to power. However, the relational view derived from the sociology field is also an important perspective for studying inter-organizational relationships and proposes some important variables such as trust, reciprocity, communication, etc. Future research may explore the interactions between these variables and knowledge power to arrive at a better understanding of inter-organizational relationships in innovation networks.

Practical Implications

The members of an open innovation network are loosely coupled, and the interactions among the members form a dynamic network. Such interactions are greatly impacted by members’ visibility and authority in the network, the availability of network resources, and the dynamics of the overall goals of the network. Power is a key factor interwoven with these issues, especially in innovation networks, which usually have some core actors. Gaining a better understanding of the structure and determinants of knowledge power is crucial to the success of network members. The analysis and outcomes of this paper may:

• Inspire a power-disadvantaged network actor to actively improve its influence and importance in the network and to change its position, both in dyadic rations and in the overall network, by improving its own knowledge and capabilities;
• Remind a power-advantaged network actor to apply its RKP and NKP reasonably to spur a next-stage technology-innovation task in favor of its own AKCs, so as to anchor its power-advantageous position; and
• Make it easier to identify network actors’ power by distinguishing their AKCs, as proposed in this paper, and to maintain an overall coordinated and sustainable network development by emphasizing the active roles of network actors, especially those with a great degree of power.

Author Contributions

SC: ideas, formulation of the research goals, design of methodology, creation of models, verification of the research outputs, investigation of the outcomes, application of mathematical techniques to analyse, creations of the original draft preparation, management for the research activity planning, execution and revision, and acquisition of the financial support for the projects. ZF: coordination for the revision process and review and editing the revised manuscript before it were formally edited by the professional proofreading servicer. ZP: search, analysis, and interpretation of related and up-to-date references and pre-formatting the references list before the manuscript was formally edited by the professional proofreading servicer. SQ: search, analysis, and interpretation of related and up-to-date references and pre-formatting the references list before the manuscript was formally edited by the professional proofreading servicer.

This research was funded by the Key Research Institute of Philosophy and Social Science of the Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government (No. 18JZ010), Research Project on Major Theoretical and Practical Problems of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Shaanxi Province (No. 2021Nd0029), Xi’an Social Science Planning Fund Project (No. Gl51), and Science and Technology Innovation Team of Innovative Talent Promotion Plan in Shaanxi Province (No. 2021TD-35).

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1 The term “power network” was coined by Emerson (1962) and refers to two or more connected power-dependence relations.

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Essay on Knowledge is Power: Samples in 100, 200, 300 Words

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‘ Knowledge is power’ phrase is derived from a Latin term, which is attributed to Sir Francis Bacon, a well-known essayist of all times. Knowledge is power has been accepted widely and timelessly as it underscores the significance of knowledge in empowering people, societies and countries . 

Benjamin Franklin once said, ‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.’ Knowledge not only improves a person’s understanding of the world but also teaches them life lessons to develop decision-making skills and contribute to the betterment of society. Below we have discussed some essays on knowledge is power in different word limits.

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‘Knowledge is power’ is a timeless truth. A person with knowledge can empower himself to make informed decisions, enhance personal growth and contribute to the development of society. Knowledge equips us with effective tools to navigate the challenges of life and achieve our goals in real-time. The pursuit of knowledge is education. A person who is educated and has the right knowledge will find success in life. 

The world we live in is driven by knowledge-based education and innovations. From agriculture to healthcare, every activity and field requires you to have proper knowledge and understanding of it. Whether it is at the individual level or global level, people who prioritize education and knowledge enjoy economic prosperity and influence.

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Knowledge is so powerful that it can reshape the entire world or destroy it, depending on the purpose for which it is used. The phrase, ‘Knowledge is Power’ was given by Sir Francis Bacon. With knowledge, one can have a profound impact on their life and the people surrounding it.

Knowledge emperors a person in various ways, from personal growth to changes at the global level. With knowledge, we gain new skills, insights and perspectives about a particular subject. This equips us to excel in our chosen field, pursue all our aspirations and fulfil our dream life.

A person with the right knowledge can make informed decisions. If you are someone who possesses broad knowledge about different subjects, it will be very easy for you to critically analyze any situation, weigh options and make choices that best suit your plans. This not only leads to better personal outcomes but also fosters a sense of autonomy and self-determination. Knowledge is considered as the driving force behind progress. Scientific discoveries, technological innovations, cultural evolution and social developments are all fueled by accumulated knowledge. A very classic example of this is the history of human civilization. We must use knowledge knowledge ethically and ensure its equitable distribution or access.

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Knowledge is deemed as the most powerful tool a human possesses. It is the cornerstone of power in our modern society. The universally acknowledged phrase ‘Knowledge is power’ highlights the profound impact knowledge has on individuals and society, and both.

The first thing to know about knowledge is that it is the key to personal development and empowerment. When a person acquires knowledge, they open doors to personal growth and development. Depending on the person’s expertise and field, this empowerment can come in various forms. I person with the right knowledge often finds himself confident, adaptable, and capable of overcoming obstacles in life.

Moreover, knowledge equips you to make informed decisions. We are living in a world which is driven by information. A person who is well-equipped with knowledge about his or her specific field can critically assess a situation, evaluate the options and make choices that best suit their individual needs and values. This not only enhances their personal lives but also fosters a sense of agency and self-determination.

Knowledge is the driving force behind progress, development and innovation. From the time of industrialization to the invention of the internet, knowledge has been the deciding factor for transformative change, improving the quality of life for countless individuals. 

The importance of knowledge is not only limited to individual benefits of scientific discoveries. It also plays a critical role in a country’s governance. It allows you to make informed political decisions, and actively participate in the democratic process. In this way, knowledge serves as a safeguard against tyranny and injustice.

At last, the phrase ‘knowledge is power’ remains a timeless truth that highlights the profound impact of knowledge on a person’s development and societal changes. With this power comes the responsibility to use knowledge ethically and ensure equal access for all, as knowledge remains a vital path to personal and collective empowerment in our ever-changing world.

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The phrase ‘knowledge itself is power’ denotes the meaning that knowing empowers your understanding of the world so that you can make informed decisions for yourself and others. In this way, knowledge is equal to power, as it can help in shaping the future of an individual to an entire country.

Knowledge is considered as an accumulation of information, skills facts and understanding acquired through deep learning, experience and observation. It represents a deep and organised awareness of the world around us, encompassing various fields of knowledge, such as culture, science and technology, history and practical know-how. Knowledge empowers individuals by providing the tools to make informed decisions, solve problems, and navigate life’s complexities. It serves as a foundation for personal growth, innovation, and societal progress, shaping our perceptions and actions. 

A person can improve their knowledge by reading informative articles, newspapers and books, enrolling in courses related to their field of study, attending workshops and seminars, engaging in discussions, etc.

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Francis Bacon’s famous metaphor that knowledge is power has been the intellectual springboard for many scholars to offer misleading observations about the inordinate authority and power of knowledge. Among the important implications that Bacon derives from his metaphor is the assertion that individuals provided with experimental skills and practical knowledge are those most entitled to hold executive office, rather than the aristocracy of blood. In this essay, we critically analyze Michel Foucault’s ambivalent version of the closeness of knowledge, power and authority.

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Nikolas Rose and Peter Miller ( 1992 : 175) sum up Foucault’s thesis of governmentality as follows: “Government is the historically constituted matrix within which are articulated all those dreams, schemes, strategies and maneuvers of authorities that seek to shape the beliefs and conduct of others in desired directions by acting upon their will, their circumstances or their environment […]. Knowledge is […] central to these activities of government and to the very formation of its objects, for government is a domain of cognition, calculation, experimentation and evaluation.”

The ethnographic and sociological evidence is considerable; for example, postcolonial historians do not discover power everywhere as does Foucault. They discover resistance. For example, resistance (usually covert) is almost ubiquitous amongst coffee plantation workers in Ceylon during the nineteenth century as studied by Duncan ( 2007 ). James Duncan also incorporates the weather (wind, rain and drought) or the diseases linked to the tropical climate as levers for resisting colonial ambition.

Compare, for example, the contemporary works of one of the pioneers of social science, Adolphe Quetelet (see also Adolf and Stehr 2015 ).

Eric Paras’ reading of Foucault is based on Foucault’s lectures at the Collège de France during the early 1980s. There he traces the development of Foucault’s thinking in the context of his intellectual and social relations. The early dispute with Sartre, the events of 1968 and French leftwing politics, the Iranian revolution, the closeness to Deleuze, the long stays in San Francisco, and the rise of the nouveaux philosophes all had an important, even direct impact on his thinking. Foucault would go so far as to admit that his oeuvre lacked consistency, the only consistency being provided by his biography (see Paras 2006 : 146). Paras argues that each decisive conceptual turn in Foucault’s work was provoked by the inadequacy of his theoretical framework vis-à-vis the political climate that surrounded his intellectual activities (Paras 2006 : 11).

There is an interesting parallel to Otto Neurath’s ( 1931 ) programme of physicalism in sociology. Social scientists should investigate (and only investigate) events in space and time, look at statements that describe and classify them and look for consistency between statements.

By the late 1970s Foucault’s sympathy for Neo-Marxist analysis had vanished, largely after he aligned himself with the Nouveaux philosophes who had forcefully attacked the Marxist legacy in Stalinist Russia.

Elsewhere Michel Foucault admits that all three elements of any experience were present only in Madness and Civilization, and even there in a “somewhat confused fashion.” Truth was prominent in The Birth of the Clinic and The Order of Things while power was studied in Discipline and Punish and ethics in The History of Sexuality (Foucault 1984 d: 352).

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Francis Bacon is frequently credited with coining the expression "knowledge is power" in his Meditationes Sacrae (1597). The ability to sway people's actions and behaviour is what makes knowledge so powerful. This implies that knowledge influences society in a way that is beneficial to everyone. Knowledge is an awareness and understanding of the world around us. It describes the knowledge, details, abilities, and wisdom gained through education and life experiences. The concept of knowledge is extremely broad and unbounded. Cognitive functions, communication, vision, and reasoning are all involved in learning. Knowledge and intelligence are what distinguishes us humans from animals.

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The phrase "knowledge is power" holds a lot of truth. It means that the more knowledge an individual has, the more power they possess. Knowledge empowers individuals to make informed decisions, solve problems and understand the world around them. It gives people the tools they need to succeed in life, whether it's in their personal or professional lives. Knowledge can help to build self-confidence, and it can also open up new opportunities and possibilities. In addition, having knowledge in a particular field can also provide a sense of expertise and authority.

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The phrase "knowledge is power" is a well-known adage that holds great truth. It implies that the more knowledge an individual has, the more power and control they possess over their lives and the world around them.

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Knowledge is not only limited to academic or theoretical understanding but also includes the practical application of information in real-life situations. It is the combination of theoretical and practical knowledge that makes an individual truly powerful.

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I remember the day when I first truly understood the power of knowledge. I was a young student, struggling to keep up with my classmates. I had always been a mediocre student, and I never really saw the value in studying and learning. But one day, everything changed.

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How fascinating it is to represent the whole world on just a piece of paper or a sphere. With the help of maps, we are able to represent the real world on a much smaller scale. Individuals who opt for a career as a cartographer are those who make maps. But, cartography is not just limited to maps, it is about a mixture of art , science , and technology. As a cartographer, not only you will create maps but use various geodetic surveys and remote sensing systems to measure, analyse, and create different maps for political, cultural or educational purposes.

Budget Analyst

Budget analysis, in a nutshell, entails thoroughly analyzing the details of a financial budget. The budget analysis aims to better understand and manage revenue. Budget analysts assist in the achievement of financial targets, the preservation of profitability, and the pursuit of long-term growth for a business. Budget analysts generally have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field. Knowledge of Financial Management is of prime importance in this career.

Product Manager

A Product Manager is a professional responsible for product planning and marketing. He or she manages the product throughout the Product Life Cycle, gathering and prioritising the product. A product manager job description includes defining the product vision and working closely with team members of other departments to deliver winning products.  

Underwriter

An underwriter is a person who assesses and evaluates the risk of insurance in his or her field like mortgage, loan, health policy, investment, and so on and so forth. The underwriter career path does involve risks as analysing the risks means finding out if there is a way for the insurance underwriter jobs to recover the money from its clients. If the risk turns out to be too much for the company then in the future it is an underwriter who will be held accountable for it. Therefore, one must carry out his or her job with a lot of attention and diligence.

Finance Executive

Operations manager.

Individuals in the operations manager jobs are responsible for ensuring the efficiency of each department to acquire its optimal goal. They plan the use of resources and distribution of materials. The operations manager's job description includes managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and performing administrative tasks.

Bank Probationary Officer (PO)

Investment director.

An investment director is a person who helps corporations and individuals manage their finances. They can help them develop a strategy to achieve their goals, including paying off debts and investing in the future. In addition, he or she can help individuals make informed decisions.

Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer Job Description: A Welding Engineer work involves managing welding projects and supervising welding teams. He or she is responsible for reviewing welding procedures, processes and documentation. A career as Welding Engineer involves conducting failure analyses and causes on welding issues. 

Transportation Planner

A career as Transportation Planner requires technical application of science and technology in engineering, particularly the concepts, equipment and technologies involved in the production of products and services. In fields like land use, infrastructure review, ecological standards and street design, he or she considers issues of health, environment and performance. A Transportation Planner assigns resources for implementing and designing programmes. He or she is responsible for assessing needs, preparing plans and forecasts and compliance with regulations.

An expert in plumbing is aware of building regulations and safety standards and works to make sure these standards are upheld. Testing pipes for leakage using air pressure and other gauges, and also the ability to construct new pipe systems by cutting, fitting, measuring and threading pipes are some of the other more involved aspects of plumbing. Individuals in the plumber career path are self-employed or work for a small business employing less than ten people, though some might find working for larger entities or the government more desirable.

Construction Manager

Individuals who opt for a career as construction managers have a senior-level management role offered in construction firms. Responsibilities in the construction management career path are assigning tasks to workers, inspecting their work, and coordinating with other professionals including architects, subcontractors, and building services engineers.

Urban Planner

Urban Planning careers revolve around the idea of developing a plan to use the land optimally, without affecting the environment. Urban planning jobs are offered to those candidates who are skilled in making the right use of land to distribute the growing population, to create various communities. 

Urban planning careers come with the opportunity to make changes to the existing cities and towns. They identify various community needs and make short and long-term plans accordingly.

Highway Engineer

Highway Engineer Job Description:  A Highway Engineer is a civil engineer who specialises in planning and building thousands of miles of roads that support connectivity and allow transportation across the country. He or she ensures that traffic management schemes are effectively planned concerning economic sustainability and successful implementation.

Environmental Engineer

Individuals who opt for a career as an environmental engineer are construction professionals who utilise the skills and knowledge of biology, soil science, chemistry and the concept of engineering to design and develop projects that serve as solutions to various environmental problems. 

Naval Architect

A Naval Architect is a professional who designs, produces and repairs safe and sea-worthy surfaces or underwater structures. A Naval Architect stays involved in creating and designing ships, ferries, submarines and yachts with implementation of various principles such as gravity, ideal hull form, buoyancy and stability. 

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Orthotists and Prosthetists are professionals who provide aid to patients with disabilities. They fix them to artificial limbs (prosthetics) and help them to regain stability. There are times when people lose their limbs in an accident. In some other occasions, they are born without a limb or orthopaedic impairment. Orthotists and prosthetists play a crucial role in their lives with fixing them to assistive devices and provide mobility.

Veterinary Doctor

Pathologist.

A career in pathology in India is filled with several responsibilities as it is a medical branch and affects human lives. The demand for pathologists has been increasing over the past few years as people are getting more aware of different diseases. Not only that, but an increase in population and lifestyle changes have also contributed to the increase in a pathologist’s demand. The pathology careers provide an extremely huge number of opportunities and if you want to be a part of the medical field you can consider being a pathologist. If you want to know more about a career in pathology in India then continue reading this article.

Speech Therapist

Gynaecologist.

Gynaecology can be defined as the study of the female body. The job outlook for gynaecology is excellent since there is evergreen demand for one because of their responsibility of dealing with not only women’s health but also fertility and pregnancy issues. Although most women prefer to have a women obstetrician gynaecologist as their doctor, men also explore a career as a gynaecologist and there are ample amounts of male doctors in the field who are gynaecologists and aid women during delivery and childbirth. 

An oncologist is a specialised doctor responsible for providing medical care to patients diagnosed with cancer. He or she uses several therapies to control the cancer and its effect on the human body such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and biopsy. An oncologist designs a treatment plan based on a pathology report after diagnosing the type of cancer and where it is spreading inside the body.

Audiologist

The audiologist career involves audiology professionals who are responsible to treat hearing loss and proactively preventing the relevant damage. Individuals who opt for a career as an audiologist use various testing strategies with the aim to determine if someone has a normal sensitivity to sounds or not. After the identification of hearing loss, a hearing doctor is required to determine which sections of the hearing are affected, to what extent they are affected, and where the wound causing the hearing loss is found. As soon as the hearing loss is identified, the patients are provided with recommendations for interventions and rehabilitation such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and appropriate medical referrals. While audiology is a branch of science that studies and researches hearing, balance, and related disorders.

Hospital Administrator

The hospital Administrator is in charge of organising and supervising the daily operations of medical services and facilities. This organising includes managing of organisation’s staff and its members in service, budgets, service reports, departmental reporting and taking reminders of patient care and services.

For an individual who opts for a career as an actor, the primary responsibility is to completely speak to the character he or she is playing and to persuade the crowd that the character is genuine by connecting with them and bringing them into the story. This applies to significant roles and littler parts, as all roles join to make an effective creation. Here in this article, we will discuss how to become an actor in India, actor exams, actor salary in India, and actor jobs. 

Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats create and direct original routines for themselves, in addition to developing interpretations of existing routines. The work of circus acrobats can be seen in a variety of performance settings, including circus, reality shows, sports events like the Olympics, movies and commercials. Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats must be prepared to face rejections and intermittent periods of work. The creativity of acrobats may extend to other aspects of the performance. For example, acrobats in the circus may work with gym trainers, celebrities or collaborate with other professionals to enhance such performance elements as costume and or maybe at the teaching end of the career.

Video Game Designer

Career as a video game designer is filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. A video game designer is someone who is involved in the process of creating a game from day one. He or she is responsible for fulfilling duties like designing the character of the game, the several levels involved, plot, art and similar other elements. Individuals who opt for a career as a video game designer may also write the codes for the game using different programming languages.

Depending on the video game designer job description and experience they may also have to lead a team and do the early testing of the game in order to suggest changes and find loopholes.

Radio Jockey

Radio Jockey is an exciting, promising career and a great challenge for music lovers. If you are really interested in a career as radio jockey, then it is very important for an RJ to have an automatic, fun, and friendly personality. If you want to get a job done in this field, a strong command of the language and a good voice are always good things. Apart from this, in order to be a good radio jockey, you will also listen to good radio jockeys so that you can understand their style and later make your own by practicing.

A career as radio jockey has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. If you want to know more about a career as radio jockey, and how to become a radio jockey then continue reading the article.

Choreographer

The word “choreography" actually comes from Greek words that mean “dance writing." Individuals who opt for a career as a choreographer create and direct original dances, in addition to developing interpretations of existing dances. A Choreographer dances and utilises his or her creativity in other aspects of dance performance. For example, he or she may work with the music director to select music or collaborate with other famous choreographers to enhance such performance elements as lighting, costume and set design.

Videographer

Multimedia specialist.

A multimedia specialist is a media professional who creates, audio, videos, graphic image files, computer animations for multimedia applications. He or she is responsible for planning, producing, and maintaining websites and applications. 

Social Media Manager

A career as social media manager involves implementing the company’s or brand’s marketing plan across all social media channels. Social media managers help in building or improving a brand’s or a company’s website traffic, build brand awareness, create and implement marketing and brand strategy. Social media managers are key to important social communication as well.

Copy Writer

In a career as a copywriter, one has to consult with the client and understand the brief well. A career as a copywriter has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. Several new mediums of advertising are opening therefore making it a lucrative career choice. Students can pursue various copywriter courses such as Journalism , Advertising , Marketing Management . Here, we have discussed how to become a freelance copywriter, copywriter career path, how to become a copywriter in India, and copywriting career outlook. 

Careers in journalism are filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. One cannot afford to miss out on the details. As it is the small details that provide insights into a story. Depending on those insights a journalist goes about writing a news article. A journalism career can be stressful at times but if you are someone who is passionate about it then it is the right choice for you. If you want to know more about the media field and journalist career then continue reading this article.

For publishing books, newspapers, magazines and digital material, editorial and commercial strategies are set by publishers. Individuals in publishing career paths make choices about the markets their businesses will reach and the type of content that their audience will be served. Individuals in book publisher careers collaborate with editorial staff, designers, authors, and freelance contributors who develop and manage the creation of content.

In a career as a vlogger, one generally works for himself or herself. However, once an individual has gained viewership there are several brands and companies that approach them for paid collaboration. It is one of those fields where an individual can earn well while following his or her passion. 

Ever since internet costs got reduced the viewership for these types of content has increased on a large scale. Therefore, a career as a vlogger has a lot to offer. If you want to know more about the Vlogger eligibility, roles and responsibilities then continue reading the article. 

Individuals in the editor career path is an unsung hero of the news industry who polishes the language of the news stories provided by stringers, reporters, copywriters and content writers and also news agencies. Individuals who opt for a career as an editor make it more persuasive, concise and clear for readers. In this article, we will discuss the details of the editor's career path such as how to become an editor in India, editor salary in India and editor skills and qualities.

Linguistic meaning is related to language or Linguistics which is the study of languages. A career as a linguistic meaning, a profession that is based on the scientific study of language, and it's a very broad field with many specialities. Famous linguists work in academia, researching and teaching different areas of language, such as phonetics (sounds), syntax (word order) and semantics (meaning). 

Other researchers focus on specialities like computational linguistics, which seeks to better match human and computer language capacities, or applied linguistics, which is concerned with improving language education. Still, others work as language experts for the government, advertising companies, dictionary publishers and various other private enterprises. Some might work from home as freelance linguists. Philologist, phonologist, and dialectician are some of Linguist synonym. Linguists can study French , German , Italian . 

Public Relation Executive

Travel journalist.

The career of a travel journalist is full of passion, excitement and responsibility. Journalism as a career could be challenging at times, but if you're someone who has been genuinely enthusiastic about all this, then it is the best decision for you. Travel journalism jobs are all about insightful, artfully written, informative narratives designed to cover the travel industry. Travel Journalist is someone who explores, gathers and presents information as a news article.

Quality Controller

A quality controller plays a crucial role in an organisation. He or she is responsible for performing quality checks on manufactured products. He or she identifies the defects in a product and rejects the product. 

A quality controller records detailed information about products with defects and sends it to the supervisor or plant manager to take necessary actions to improve the production process.

Production Manager

Merchandiser.

A QA Lead is in charge of the QA Team. The role of QA Lead comes with the responsibility of assessing services and products in order to determine that he or she meets the quality standards. He or she develops, implements and manages test plans. 

Metallurgical Engineer

A metallurgical engineer is a professional who studies and produces materials that bring power to our world. He or she extracts metals from ores and rocks and transforms them into alloys, high-purity metals and other materials used in developing infrastructure, transportation and healthcare equipment. 

Azure Administrator

An Azure Administrator is a professional responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure Solutions. He or she manages cloud infrastructure service instances and various cloud servers as well as sets up public and private cloud systems. 

AWS Solution Architect

An AWS Solution Architect is someone who specializes in developing and implementing cloud computing systems. He or she has a good understanding of the various aspects of cloud computing and can confidently deploy and manage their systems. He or she troubleshoots the issues and evaluates the risk from the third party. 

Computer Programmer

Careers in computer programming primarily refer to the systematic act of writing code and moreover include wider computer science areas. The word 'programmer' or 'coder' has entered into practice with the growing number of newly self-taught tech enthusiasts. Computer programming careers involve the use of designs created by software developers and engineers and transforming them into commands that can be implemented by computers. These commands result in regular usage of social media sites, word-processing applications and browsers.

ITSM Manager

Information security manager.

Individuals in the information security manager career path involves in overseeing and controlling all aspects of computer security. The IT security manager job description includes planning and carrying out security measures to protect the business data and information from corruption, theft, unauthorised access, and deliberate attack 

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In the quest for empowerment and progress, the aphorism “Knowledge is Power” stands as a timeless beacon, illuminating the path towards enlightenment and advancement. This profound principle, attributed to Sir Francis Bacon, underscores the pivotal role of knowledge in empowering individuals and societies to achieve greatness. As we delve into the essence of this maxim, we uncover its multifaceted implications, spanning individual empowerment, societal progress, and the collective pursuit of wisdom.

The Foundation of Individual Empowerment

At the heart of personal development lies the acquisition of knowledge. It is the cornerstone upon which individuals build their abilities, shape their destinies, and navigate the complexities of life. Knowledge equips us with the tools to question, understand, and interact with the world around us, fostering a sense of confidence and autonomy.

Unleashing Potential Through Learning

The journey of learning is the key to unlocking our latent potential. It is through education that we gain insight into various disciplines, from the sciences that unravel the mysteries of the universe to the humanities that explore the depths of human experience. This enlightenment enables individuals to harness their innate abilities, transform their aspirations into reality, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

Armed with knowledge, individuals are better equipped to make informed decisions and tackle challenges with discernment. In an era inundated with information, the ability to analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge is invaluable. It empowers people to navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence, making choices that are aligned with their values and aspirations.

Catalyzing Societal Progress

The power of knowledge extends beyond individual empowerment, acting as a catalyst for societal progress. In the annals of history, civilizations that prioritized learning and knowledge dissemination flourished, pioneering advancements that have shaped the modern world.

Innovation and Technological Advancement

The bedrock of innovation is knowledge. It is the fuel for the engine of technological progress, driving advancements that enhance the quality of life. From medical breakthroughs that extend life expectancy to technological innovations that connect the globe, knowledge has been the driving force behind humanity’s most significant achievements.

Social and Economic Development

Knowledge plays a crucial role in social and economic development. Educated societies are better equipped to tackle poverty, inequality, and injustice, paving the way for a more equitable world. Furthermore, knowledge-based economies, driven by information and technology, offer opportunities for growth, employment, and prosperity, underscoring the economic value of intellectual capital.

The Collective Pursuit of Wisdom

The maxim “Knowledge is Power” also speaks to the collective responsibility of pursuing wisdom and sharing it with future generations. It is a call to action for societies to invest in education, research, and the free flow of information.

The Role of Education

Education is the most potent tool for disseminating knowledge and fostering a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning. By providing access to quality education for all, societies can unlock the potential of their citizens, promote social mobility, and lay the foundation for sustained progress. The importance of critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability in education cannot be overstated, as these skills prepare individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The Importance of Accessibility and Inclusivity

For knowledge to be truly powerful, it must be accessible and inclusive. This means breaking down barriers to education and information, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. The digital age offers unprecedented opportunities to democratize access to knowledge, yet it also poses challenges in terms of digital divides and information overload. Navigating these challenges is essential for realizing the full potential of knowledge as a force for good.

Fostering a Global Knowledge Society

In the interconnected world of the 21st century, the pursuit of knowledge transcends national boundaries. The global exchange of ideas, research, and innovations enriches our collective understanding and accelerates progress. Building a global knowledge society requires collaboration, openness, and a shared commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge for the betterment of humanity.

In conclusion, “Knowledge is Power” is not merely a statement of fact but a principle to live by. It encapsulates the transformative power of learning and the pivotal role of knowledge in personal empowerment, societal progress, and the collective pursuit of wisdom. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern world, let us embrace the pursuit of knowledge with zeal, recognizing its potential to shape our destinies and forge a brighter future for all. In the words of Sir Francis Bacon, “Knowledge itself is power.” Let us wield this power with responsibility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the betterment of society.

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Empowerment through understanding, driving progress and innovation, shaping societies and cultures, challenges and responsibilities, conclusion: harnessing the power of knowledge.

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