Illustrated Handbook of Knowledge Management

The economies have been constantly progressing over the past sixty years and that even at a fast pace in the past two decades. Academics, scholars and thinkers from disciplines as varied as Economics, Information Technology and Management Science usually agree that knowledge has been the spool of this change. Acknowledging the importance of knowledge management and the complexity of its nature, it will be very beneficial to try to understand the upcoming trends & know-hows concerning knowledge and knowledge management. Knowledge management has become a major management trend and is considered as a way of reconceptualising the management of organisations and a major ‘programme’ promoted by management consultants. Knowledge and knowledge management is an increasing interest to both practitioners within establishments and to researchers. Knowledge management is becoming a core competence that companies must develop in order to succeed in tomorrow’s dynamic global economy. It has been acknowledged that knowledge management is broad and multi-dimensional and covers most aspects of the firm’s activities.

Illustrated Handbook of Knowledge Management serves as a complete introduction to the subject of knowledge management, incorporating technical and social aspects of knowledge management, as well as practical examples, traditional approaches, and emerging topics. In addition, it presents insight into how KM can help organizations place themselves on the path toward continuous learning and organizational reflexivity.

An overview of KM practices in the business sector demonstrates an overwhelming focus on simplified solutions, specific applications, and singular information-transfer activities. Recent accounts suggest that KM has seen limited impacts in the private sector due to overemphasis on technological hardware and software. This may be due in part to the fact that it is often easier to persuade organizations to acquire new technology tools than to modify or redesign existing organizational processes.

Delivering an amalgamation of the conceptual and practical aspects of knowledge management, Illustrated Handbook of Knowledge Management demonstrates how this management approach can be effectively used.
The treatment of Knowledge Management needs to be done as a strategic issue and supporting the concerned organizations in challenges they face related to matters such as sustainability and growth of the organisation or innovation, etc. in the processes.