Abell, Angela Oxbrow, Nigel.
Competing with Knowledge. - New ed - 1 online resource (288 pages)
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part 1 The knowledge context -- 1 The changing nature of competition -- Change - rhetoric, fashion or fact -- The knowledge economy -- Changing organizations -- E-economy - the development of knowledge trading -- Competing with information and knowledge -- Changing work groups -- Conclusions -- References -- 2 Emerging knowledge environments -- Total quality management -- Business process re-engineering -- Intangible assets: the value of intellectual capital -- The learning organization -- Knowledge management -- A knowledge-based philosophy -- Issues and barriers -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Approaches and features -- Approaches -- Features -- From KM to quick wins -- Conclusions -- References -- Part 2 Creating knowledge-based environments -- 4 Integrating information and knowledge -- Knowledge or information -- Mapping the integration -- Knowledge mapping and information auditing -- Conclusions -- References -- 5 Roles in the knowledge environment -- Developing roles and structures -- KM development roles -- KM posts and their holders -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 KM skills and competencies -- Competencies -- Matching roles and competencies -- Skills and competencies for KM teams and communities -- Clusters of KM enabling skills -- The emerging skills mix -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 Information literacy - a core competence -- Information/knowledge-centric organizations -- Corporate information literacy -- Information literacy competence -- Understanding information management -- Conclusions -- References -- Part 3 IM in KM - leveraging information management skills -- 8 The role of IM in KM - core skills in new contexts -- Barriers to entry -- The impact of professional information skills -- Powering information -- Conclusions -- References. 9 Stepping over the boundaries -- Great expectations -- Moving forward -- Redefining roles -- Essential enabling skills -- Conclusions -- References -- Part 4 Case studies -- 10 The private sector response -- Financial sector -- Professional services -- Law -- Process industries -- Oil -- Pharmaceuticals -- Engineering -- Manufacturing -- High tech -- Utilities -- Air travel -- References -- 11 The public sector response -- Central government -- Government agencies -- The academic sector -- The health sector -- The police -- Conclusions -- References -- Bibliography -- Hard-copy and electronic journals -- General -- Case studies -- Collaboration, teams and communities -- Human resources -- The information professional and KM -- Innovation -- Intellectual capital -- Learning and development -- Measurement of value -- Organizational development -- Roles and skills -- Knowledge management websites -- A short glossary of terms used in knowledge management -- Index.
Knowledge management (KM) is probably the first major management trend to identify information and its management as a crucial element in the success of an organization. In order for information professionals to participate fully in KM initiatives, or to be able to take advantage of the concept to improve the effective application of their skills, both the professionals and management need a good understanding of the KM approach and the information related roles within that framework. This book focuses on the potential role of the information professional in the KM environment and, using plenty of case studies, considers: the knowledge context - creating knowledge based environments in a range of sectors powering information: the role of information skills in KM. This book will make topical reading not only for those seeking career development through KM but for all information professionals wondering exactly what it is and how it will affect their work. LIS graduates and postgraduates will also be potential readers. Published in association with TFPL Ltd. TFPL Ltd have been researching KM since 1996 and have monitored developments in Europe and the USA. They have recently completed an international research project looking at the skills required for the successful implementation of knowledge management.
9781856047807
Electronic books.
658.4038
Competing with Knowledge. - New ed - 1 online resource (288 pages)
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part 1 The knowledge context -- 1 The changing nature of competition -- Change - rhetoric, fashion or fact -- The knowledge economy -- Changing organizations -- E-economy - the development of knowledge trading -- Competing with information and knowledge -- Changing work groups -- Conclusions -- References -- 2 Emerging knowledge environments -- Total quality management -- Business process re-engineering -- Intangible assets: the value of intellectual capital -- The learning organization -- Knowledge management -- A knowledge-based philosophy -- Issues and barriers -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Approaches and features -- Approaches -- Features -- From KM to quick wins -- Conclusions -- References -- Part 2 Creating knowledge-based environments -- 4 Integrating information and knowledge -- Knowledge or information -- Mapping the integration -- Knowledge mapping and information auditing -- Conclusions -- References -- 5 Roles in the knowledge environment -- Developing roles and structures -- KM development roles -- KM posts and their holders -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 KM skills and competencies -- Competencies -- Matching roles and competencies -- Skills and competencies for KM teams and communities -- Clusters of KM enabling skills -- The emerging skills mix -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 Information literacy - a core competence -- Information/knowledge-centric organizations -- Corporate information literacy -- Information literacy competence -- Understanding information management -- Conclusions -- References -- Part 3 IM in KM - leveraging information management skills -- 8 The role of IM in KM - core skills in new contexts -- Barriers to entry -- The impact of professional information skills -- Powering information -- Conclusions -- References. 9 Stepping over the boundaries -- Great expectations -- Moving forward -- Redefining roles -- Essential enabling skills -- Conclusions -- References -- Part 4 Case studies -- 10 The private sector response -- Financial sector -- Professional services -- Law -- Process industries -- Oil -- Pharmaceuticals -- Engineering -- Manufacturing -- High tech -- Utilities -- Air travel -- References -- 11 The public sector response -- Central government -- Government agencies -- The academic sector -- The health sector -- The police -- Conclusions -- References -- Bibliography -- Hard-copy and electronic journals -- General -- Case studies -- Collaboration, teams and communities -- Human resources -- The information professional and KM -- Innovation -- Intellectual capital -- Learning and development -- Measurement of value -- Organizational development -- Roles and skills -- Knowledge management websites -- A short glossary of terms used in knowledge management -- Index.
Knowledge management (KM) is probably the first major management trend to identify information and its management as a crucial element in the success of an organization. In order for information professionals to participate fully in KM initiatives, or to be able to take advantage of the concept to improve the effective application of their skills, both the professionals and management need a good understanding of the KM approach and the information related roles within that framework. This book focuses on the potential role of the information professional in the KM environment and, using plenty of case studies, considers: the knowledge context - creating knowledge based environments in a range of sectors powering information: the role of information skills in KM. This book will make topical reading not only for those seeking career development through KM but for all information professionals wondering exactly what it is and how it will affect their work. LIS graduates and postgraduates will also be potential readers. Published in association with TFPL Ltd. TFPL Ltd have been researching KM since 1996 and have monitored developments in Europe and the USA. They have recently completed an international research project looking at the skills required for the successful implementation of knowledge management.
9781856047807
Electronic books.
658.4038
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