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The article takes a critical approach to “value creation”, challenging quantitative and materialist views. The Norwegian public discourse is considered, and the conclusion supports the continuation of ambiguity. This could be seen as an extension of “the linguistic turn”.
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This story was told to me by a former information advisor to the Social Democratic Party
The horticultural metaphors of “gardens” and “greenhouses” as the optimal environment for new businesses, are interesting. They imply both the importance of protection, care and nurturing, and the organic growth and “naturalness” of business development, at the same time
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Kvåle, G. Value creation or meaning construction?. AI & Soc 19, 511–519 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-005-0321-x
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