The Challenges of Knowledge Sharing in Practice

• Author : Gunilla Widen-Wulff
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 23 January 2014

Addresses the key skills that are required in organisations in the information intensive society. The book examines the power of information behaviour on the construction of different kinds of shared knowledge and social identity in a group. An introduction to the different dimensions of social capital that is structural and cognitive, and looks at the relational aspects of information behaviour in organisations. Experiences are analysed in two different case studies - in the financial and biotechnology industries - in order

• Author : Alex Koohang ,Keith Harman,Johannes Britz
• Publisher : Informing Science
• Release : 30 May 2023

• Author : Tatjana Bauer
• Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
• Release : 30 May 2023

In the Vietnamese science community, knowledge production and sharing are still limited. Based on intensive field work, this book investigates how organizations operating in the field of water research understand and practice knowledge management. The national science policy, culture, tradition, international collaboration, and local market forces all contribute to the current conditions of knowledge exchange in Vietnam. It is shown that the concentration of organizations in "knowledge clusters" could possibly increase the innovative capacity of research and development, which represents

• Author : Elayne Coakes
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 01 January 2003

"This scholarly discussion of managerial challenges details the most recent research on how organizations can better create, share, and exploit knowledge. Spanning the business and public service context, the information provided covers practical issues such as measuring returns, establishing trust, and integrating technology. Also discussed are knowledge management systems, Internet support, and information systems development."

• Author : Anthony F. Buono,Flemming Poulfelt
• Publisher : IAP
• Release : 01 September 2005

Challenges and Issues in Knowledge Management – the fifth volume in the Research on Management Consulting series – presents sixteen chapters that explore these various perspectives, focusing on knowledge management within the context of the management consulting industry, the dynamics associated with knowledge sharing and dissemination, methodological approaches to studying knowledge in organizations, and reflections on knowledge management and management consulting. As the chapters underscore, it is important to ensure that KM initiatives are aligned with the needs of the organization and

• Author : Management Association, Information Resources
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 11 October 2019

Within the past 10 years, tremendous innovations have been brought forth in information diffusion and management. Such technologies as social media have transformed the way that information is disseminated and used, making it critical to understand its distribution through these mediums. With the consistent creation and wide availability of information, it has become imperative to remain updated on the latest trends and applications in this field. Information Diffusion Management and Knowledge Sharing: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice examines the trends, models,

• Author : Esra Bektas, TU Delft, Architecture and The Built Environment
• Publisher : TU Delft
• Release : 25 June 2013

This volume of A+BE examines the current extent of knowledge sharing between actors who form design teams of Large Complex Building Projects (LCBPs), the problems that limited knowledge sharing causes in such projects. As part of this analysis I compare deliberately designed and emerging project-specific Knowledge Sharing Strategies (KSS). Based on this analysis, it proposes an approach how to promote knowledge sharing in future LCBPs. Understanding the current knowledge sharing processes employed by actors in large complex building projects

• Author : Yogesh K. Dwivedi,Helle Zinner Henriksen,David Wastell,Rahul De'
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 22 June 2013

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conference on Transfer and Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2013, held in Bangalore, India, in June 2013. The 35 revised full papers presented together with an invited paper, 12 short papers and 3 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 65 submissions. The full papers are organized in the following topical sections: IS success and failure; studies of IT adoption; software development; IT in the public sector; and theory and methods.

• Author : Juan Gabriel Cegarra
• Publisher : Academic Conferences Limited
• Release : 30 May 2023

• Author : Raffaela Mirandola,Ian Gorton,Christine Hofmeister
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 08 June 2009

Much of a software architect’s life is spent designing software systems to meet a set of quality requirements. General software quality attributes include scalability, security, performance or reliability. Quality attribute requirements are part of an application’s non-functional requirements, which capture the many facets of how the functional - quirements of an application are achieved. Understanding, modeling and continually evaluating quality attributes throughout a project lifecycle are all complex engineering tasks whichcontinuetochallengethe softwareengineeringscienti ccommunity. While we search for improved

• Author : Schwartz, David
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 31 July 2010

Knowledge Management has evolved into one of the most important streams of management research, affecting organizations of all types at many different levels. The Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management, Second Edition provides a compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of concepts, processes and acronyms addressing the challenges of knowledge management. This two-volume collection covers all aspects of this critical discipline, which range from knowledge identification and representation, to the impact of Knowledge Management Systems on organizational culture, to the significant integration

• Author : Moahi, Kgomotso H.,Bwalya, Kelvin Joseph,Sebina, Peter Mazebe II
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 27 February 2017

The continuous development of new technologies has led to significant socio-economic advances in modern society. When applied in the medical sector, healthcare delivery techniques are optimized. Health Information Systems and the Advancement of Medical Practice in Developing Countries is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly research on technology utilization for delivering reliable and accurate health information to patients and clinical staff. Highlighting pivotal perspectives on topics such as mobile health, telemedicine, and healthcare access, this book is ideally

• Author : Dr Annie Green
• Publisher : Academic Conferences Limited
• Release : 09 January 2013

• Author : Harorimana, Deogratias
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 31 August 2009

"This book illustrates, compares, and discusses models, perspectives, and approaches involved in the distribution, administration, and transmission of knowledge across organizations"--Provided by publisher.

• Author : Nilmini Wickramasinghe,Jonathan L. Schaffer
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 20 April 2018

This unifying volume offers a clear theoretical framework for the research shaping the emerging direction of informatics in health care. Contributors ground the reader in the basics of informatics methodology and design, including creating salient research questions, and explore the human dimensions of informatics in studies detailing how patients perceive, respond to, and use health data. Real-world examples bridge the theoretical and the practical as knowledge management-based solutions are applied to pervasive issues in information technologies and service delivery. Together,