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Knowledge Management
Social, Cultural and Theoretical Perspectives
1st Edition - January 31, 2007
Editor: Ruth Rikowski
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9781843341895
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eBook ISBN:9781780631981
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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.
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
Information professionals; KM consultants, KM practitioners including KM professionals/experts, KM navigators and KM/IT specialists
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.
No. of pages: 336
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: January 31, 2007
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Hardback ISBN: 9781843341895
eBook ISBN: 9781780631981
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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.
Affiliations and expertise
London South Bank University and the University of Greenwich, UK