Knowledge Management Primer

<p>The discipline of Knowledge Management (KM) is rapidly becoming established as an essential course or module in both information systems and management programs around the world. Many KM texts pitch theoretical issues at too technical or high a level or presenting a only a theoretical prescriptive treatment of knowledge or KM modeling problems. The <em>Knowledge Management Primer</em> provides students with an essential understanding of KM approaches by examining the purpose and nature of its key components. The book demystifies the KM field by explaining in a precise accessible manner the key concepts of KM tools strategies and techniques and their benefits to contemporary organizations. Readers will find this book filled with approaches to managing and developing KM that are underpinned by theory and research are integrative in nature and address softer approaches in manifesting and recognizing knowledge.</p>