1st Edition

Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice

By Kimiz Dalkir Copyright 2005

    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 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;

    Biography

    Kimiz Dalkir (McGill University, Canada)