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Knowledge Management

Social, Cultural and Theoretical Perspectives

  • 1 Edición - 31 de enero de 2007
  • Última edición
  • Editor: Ruth Rikowski
  • Idioma: Inglés

This book focuses on various aspects of KM - including social, political and philosophical perspectives; practical perspectives; cross-cultural perspectives and theoretical… Leer más

Descripción

This book focuses on various aspects of KM - including social, political and philosophical perspectives; practical perspectives; cross-cultural perspectives and theoretical perspectives. It concludes with an alternative view on KM, emphasising how KM helps to ensure the success of the knowledge revolution.

Puntos claves

  • Brings different aspects of KM together, in one book
  • Includes contributions from academics, librarians/information professionals, KM consultants and web-designers
  • Emphasises the importance of both theory and practice in KM

De interès para

Information professionals; KM consultants, KM practitioners including KM professionals/experts, KM navigators and KM/IT specialists

Índice

Part 1 Social, economic, political and philosophical perspectives: Knowledge management: What has wisdom got to do with it? Intangible value at work: Personal, organisational and social dimensions; Leadership in the knowledge revolution: An Open Marxist theoretical perspective and analysis. Part 2 Practical perspectives: The role of the library in knowledge management; Accessibility issues for web-based information systems. Part 3 Cultural perspectives: Knowledge management within and across cultures and cultural theories; Knowledge sharing and organisational learning in the developed and developing world; Knowledge management: Internal, external and social cultures; An Open Marxist theoretical analysis of knowledge management within and across cultures. Part 4 Theoretical perspectives: Thermodynamics and knowledge: Principles and implications; Knowledge management: An Open Marxist theoretical perspective and analysis; Conclusion.

Reseñas

"I would recommend it to any librarian or information specialist interested in contributing to efficient capture, storage and dissemination of information within their organisation."—Scottish Health Information Network

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…will surely encourage debate on concepts such as knowledge, wisdom, information, value, efficiency, progress and many others."—Scottish Health Information Network

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 31 de enero de 2007
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el editor

RR

Ruth Rikowski

Ruth Rikowski is a well-known author and academic; she has 25 years experience as an information professional. Ruth is currently a Visiting Lecturer at London South Bank University and the University of Greenwich and she is also the Commissioning Editor for the Chandos Series for Information Professionals.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
London South Bank University and the University of Greenwich, UK

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