Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice

by Kimiz Dalkir

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136389740
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	372
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Kimiz Dalkir (McGill University, Canada)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice; Chapter 2 The Knowledge Management Cycle; Chapter 3 Knowledge Management Models; Chapter 4 Knowledge Capture and Codification; Chapter 5 Knowledge Sharing and Communities of Practice; Chapter 6 Knowledge Application; Chapter 7 The Role of Organizational Culture; Chapter 8 Knowledge Management Tools; Chapter 9 KM Strategy and Metrics; Chapter 10 The Km Team; Chapter 11 Future Challenges for KM;

What People are Saying About This

Karl M. Wiig

Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice provides an extensive and highly valuable compendium and guide for KM practitioners and educators, and for business managers as well. Since the first edition of this book, many organizations have adopted KM methods and gained experience with approaches that work—and with those that don't. Dalkir shows convincingly why KM must be multidisciplinary and how it strengthens strategic and operational management when it builds bridges between technology and the social, intangible features of organizations. This is an ideal graduate textbook.

Endorsement

Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice provides an extensive and highly valuable compendium and guide for KM practitioners and educators, and for business managers as well. Since the first edition of this book, many organizations have adopted KM methods and gained experience with approaches that work—and with those that don't. Dalkir shows convincingly why KM must be multidisciplinary and how it strengthens strategic and operational management when it builds bridges between technology and the social, intangible features of organizations. This is an ideal graduate textbook.

—Karl M. Wiig, Chairman and CEO, Knowledge Research Institute, Inc.

From the Publisher

Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice provides an extensive and highly valuable compendium and guide for KM practitioners and educators, and for business managers as well. Since the first edition of this book, many organizations have adopted KM methods and gained experience with approaches that work—and with those that don't. Dalkir shows convincingly why KM must be multidisciplinary and how it strengthens strategic and operational management when it builds bridges between technology and the social, intangible features of organizations. This is an ideal graduate textbook.

—Karl M. Wiig, Chairman and CEO, Knowledge Research Institute, Inc.