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Knowledge Networks: Linking Knowledge Management to Business Strategy
Type
working paper
Date Issued
1999-01-01
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI3, Knowledge Networks
Abstract (De)
The objective of this paper is twofold: First, to achieve a classification of knowledge networks along business goals and second, to cluster the different characteristics of knowledge networks according to these business goals in order to be able to measure the success of knowledge networks and to create ideal profiles for these networks. We use the term Knowledge Networking to signify a number of people, resources and relationships among them, who are assembled in order to capture, transfer and create knowledge for the purpose of creating value. By suggesting that knowledge network characteristics differ according to the business goal they are mainly dedicated to, this paper shows that a deeper understanding of the business strategy of a knowledge driven company is necessary in order to develop and nurture an appropriate knowledge network.After presenting the term knowledge network within the existing organizational and sociological literature we focus on the overall characteristics of knowledge networks. Those characteristics are then clustered along business goals a knowledge network can be attached to. The role of knowledge and knowledge management in companies is analyzed and we argue that knowledge has to be used as a resource in order to create competitive advantage. The business goals are then determined and some suggestions are made concerning their measurement. It is argued that knowledge networks can be distinguished according to the business goals they follow, which can be innovation, efficiency or risk optimization. Then we identify knowledge processes and look at the evolution of knowledge management at companies regarding these processes. By establishing the business strategy context we aim at underlying our framework with an empirical study. Finally, there are some implications for our future development of the framework.
Language
German
Keywords
Knowledge-Management-Strategien
Knowledge Management
Knowledge Networking
Knowledge Networks
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
No
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Division(s)
Eprints ID
214149
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