Probably no better or more succinct singleline definition has appeared since. In recent years, there have been more and more new and interesting findings in the research field of knowledge management. The book is set out in a clear and straightforward way, with. Essentials of knowledge management, by bryan bergerson. Introduction to knowledge management todd groff, thomas. It is a highly multidisciplinary field that encompasses both information technology and intellectual capital. This book aims to introduce readers to the recent research topics, it is titled new research on knowledge management. Kr is a discipline concerned with the managerial initiatives focused on assessing and retaining the most critical knowledge within the firm, particularly when faced with the potential loss of employees, e. Dama international is dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices of information and data management and supporting dama members and their organizations to address their information and data management needs. This book focuses on various aspects of km including social, political and philosophical perspectives. The focus is on realworld business examples using commonly available technologies.
Knowledge management km is the systematic management of processes enabling vital individual and collective knowledge resources to be identified, created, stored, shared, and used for the benefit of the actors involved glossary. It contains case studies from six asian government organizations, from different. Free download of essentials of knowledge management by bryan bergerson. Yes, knowledge management is the hottest subject of the day. The following working definition of knowledge management frames the discussion. Pdf knowledge management for the entrepreneurial venture. The book then covers best practice and the key activities associated with doing knowledge management, including knowledge strategy, managing knowledge loss and knowledge sharing. Many of us have heard and read parts of the siemens story at conferences, in article etc. It looks at km as an emerging profession and the need to educate a new generation of knowledge professionals to deal with managing knowledge on the one hand and managing knowledge workers on the other hand.
Why knowledge management is important to the success of. This book serves as a reference for individuals interested in knowledge management km and educational issues surrounding km. Knowledge management km represents a deliberate and systematic approach to cultivating and sharing an organizations knowledge base. Knowledge management in theory and practice the mit press.
Which are the best books about knowledge management. Organizational models and enterprise strategies provides an overview of theoretical and empirical research on knowledge management generation in the web 2. The electronic journal of knowledge management ejkm publishes research on topics relevant to the study and implementation of knowledge management, intellectual capital, intangible resources and related fields of study. Read this article to find out three key reasons why actively managing knowledge is important to a companys success. I feel this definition is inadequate, however, as it limits knowledge management to a set of processes. A proven decision management methodology for increased profits and lowered risks. This is a book that deals with a very specific part of knowledge management km, namely knowledge retention kr. To fulfill this mission, damai sponsors and facilitates the development of bodies of knowledge through its community of experts as well as developing. The technical side is quite detailed and based around the overall categories of km tools, i. This knowledge management tools and techniques manual is the first release of a description of some of the key knowledge management km methods, tools, technologies, and techniques to be considered for selection within a km implementation initiative, especially in small and mediumsized enterprises. Finishing with a discussion of knowledge management s role in international business and what future developments are expected in the field. The aim of the study is to provide a theoretical background to knowledge management and related concepts and to determine the current situation with regard to.
Knowledge management there are many definitions of knowledge management. Building on the groundbreaking, bestselling first edition, knowledge management handbook. Collaboration and social networking, second edition focuses on two key elements in knowledge management. This chapter providesan overview on how knowledge management supports the army. Yet these informal networks are often misunderstood and poorly managed. The goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of knowledge management by examining its objectives, scope, strategy, best practices. Siemens has long been held as a good exemplar of corporate knowledge management.
Knowledge management is built around interactions of various entities that results in social knowledge, moreover, social knowledge as the aggregate of what people and system know, is known to affect the creation of knowledge in an organization goucher, 2007. It begins with a brief overview of knowledge management foundations. This book introduces readers to a wide range of knowledge management km tools, techniques and terminology for enhancing innovation, communication and dedication among individuals and workgroups. This book as assigned as the text for a knowledge management course i am currently taking. Managers are bombarded with an almost constant stream of data every day. Knowledge management as an organizational innovation has been with us.
Knowledge management as an important tool in organisational management. The journal contributes to the development of theory, practice and policy in the field of knowledge management, intellectual capital and intangible. The answer, in part, is through use of advanced knowledgemanagement km techniques. It concludes with an alternative view on km, emphasising how km helps to ensure the success of the knowledge revolution. This book is licensed under a creative commons byncsa 3. Knowledge management systems encompass both human and. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. It describes how knowledge management enables the mission command warfighting function and continues by describing how knowledge management helps commanders in organizing the mission command system. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th international conference on knowledge engineering and knowledge management, ekaw 2012, held in galway city, ireland, in october 2012. Knowledge management explores the concept of knowledge management km from a leadership and strategic management perspective, providing a detailed overview of the process of designing and introducing a km focus into an organisation. Covering all aspects of knowledge regulation and order including organizational issues. The book covers all the essential elements of km, including knowledge sharing, knowledge application, organizational culture, knowledge management strategy, and km tools. Maria rosaria della peruta this volume explores the notion of crosscultural knowledge management, which looms ever larger in multicultural organisations in the era of globalisation. The international journal of knowledge management ijkm provides a forum for academics, researchers, and educators to analyze global aspects of knowledge management from differing cultural perspectives and their use of knowledge and knowledge management.
International journal of knowledge management ijkm. New research on knowledge management applications and. Knowledge management is the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge. Knowledge management is the transformation of knowledge in the form of insights, understandings, and practical knowhow that we all possess in other manifestations like books, technology, practices, and traditions within organizations of all kinds and in society. New research on knowledge management models and methods. Issue 4 2012 managing knowledge for business performance improvement. Practical applications of knowledge management include processes for data management, strategically leveraging instructional and information technologies and tools, and governance. It begins by outlining virtually every definition relevant to km, organizational learning, and kms. A common definition is the collection of processes that govern the creation, dissemination, and leveraging of knowledge to fulfil organisational objectives. Issue 5 2014 knowledge management in organizations and interfirm networks. Research in this book highlights knowledge management evolution with a global focus and investigates the impact knowledge management 2. How to implement decision management in business processes describes a simple but comprehensive methodology for decision management projects, which use business rules and predictive analytics to optimize and automate small, highvolume business decisions. We in the elearning field can learn a lot from how amazon approaches the relationship between customers and information. Knowledge management explores the concept of knowledge management.
The following writings, articles, and links offer some emerging perspectives in response to these questions. Knowledge management for the entrepreneurial venture article pdf available in production and operations management 226 november 20 with 485 reads how we measure reads. The classic oneline definition of knowledge management was offered up by tom davenport early on davenport, 1994. Find knowledge management textbooks at up to 90% off. Risk management benchmarking a significant element of the business community also views knowledge management as a natural extension of business process reengineering, a fact underscored by the recent announcement that. Now, brought together in one place is the story as told by siemens own. The balanced scorecard method 275 the house of quality method 277. Nodine, the institute for the study of knowledge management in education, march 2003, pp. This may well be the most comprehensive book on knowledge management systems kms out there, and thoroughly s all aspects pertaining to the organization, systems, economics and strategy of kms. Ten things you need to know about managing knowledge. Knowledge engineering and knowledge management springerlink. Issue 6 2011 a knowledgebased view of firm innovation. This is a knowledge management book covering the theories, frameworks, models, tools, and supporting disciplines that are relevant to both the student and the practitioner. Issue 4 20 the 21st century knowledgebased value drivers of innovation and sustainable development.
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