Strategies For The Generation of New Knowledge Products and Social Appropriation of Knowledge, in Occupational Health and Safety And Environmental Management

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to propose and test strategies for the publication of products resulting from knowledge generation and social appropriation activities in the fields of Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).   Theoretical Framework: This study is grounded in Hessen's general theory of knowledge (2007), which explains relevant aspects of knowledge such as its origin, essence, forms, and criteria of truth.   Method: Starting from the theory of knowledge, a strategy was devised with planning, execution, and control stages for the development of a knowledge management system, and from there, strategies for generating and appropriating new knowledge in Environmental Management, and OHS were created.   Results and Discussion: The results obtained confirmed the effectiveness of the strategies generated for knowledge generation and social appropriation, identifying actions and limitations. Some guidelines for the knowledge management system that will incorporate these strategies were proposed, aiming for them not to be loose or isolated but within a system designed exclusively for research.   Research Implications: The research presents strategies for the publication of products resulting from knowledge generation activities and products resulting from social appropriation activities, which are also applicable to the publication of articles, books, and book chapters on environmental management, occupational health, and safety.   Originality/Value: This study contributes to the scientific literature on knowledge management. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the originality of the study, as well as by defining strategies and processes for knowledge generation and social appropriation in OHS and environmental management.