ABSTRACT

First published in 2011. As knowledge management becomes embedded within organisations it becomes more important for students to understand its principles and applications. In this text the author provides a comprehensive overview of the field of knowledge management with an emphasis on translating theory into practice, Working from a multidisciplinary perspective, he weaves key concepts, tools, and techniques from sociology, cognitive science, content management, knowledge engineering, cybernetics, organisational behaviour, change management and information science into a three level approach.

chapter |22 pages

The Knowledge Management Cycle

chapter |29 pages

Knowledge Management Models

chapter |31 pages

Knowledge Capture and Codification

chapter |32 pages

Knowledge Application

chapter |39 pages

The Role of Organizational Culture

chapter |29 pages

Knowledge Management Tools

chapter |36 pages

KM Strategy and Metrics

chapter |20 pages

The Km Team

chapter |25 pages

Future Challenges for KM