Knowledge Management

Provides a comprehensive overview of the field on knowledge management with an emphasis on translating theory into practice. Using everyday language and illustrations, this book integrates theory and practice to provide students with a comprehensive and practical knowledge management skill set. 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.