This book draws on the experience of people who have worked with CoPs and presents their combined wisdom in a form that is accessible to a wide audience. CoPs are examined from a practica view. The book also examines the benefits that CoPs can bring to an organization, provides a number of case...

"This book outlines different tools and technologies that can be applied depending on the type of innovation an organization desires, providing concrete advice on the different types of innovation, situations in which innovation may be useful and the role of knowledge and different tools and...

1. Universities as knowledge-intensive learning organizations / Constantin Bratianu -- 2. Key characteristics relevant for selecting knowledge management software tools / Hanlie Smuts, Alta van der Merwe, Marianne Loock -- 3. Knowledge-based diffusion in practice / Hilary Berger, Paul...

1. A benchmarking study on organizational creativity practices in high technology industries / Fernando Sousa, Ileana Monteiro -- 2. Integrating technology with the creative design process / Joshua Fairchild ... [et al.] -- 3. Problem-solving style, problem complexity and knowledge generation /...

"This book is a detailed resource on knowledge management and innovations that has been written and edited to provide flexibility and in-depth knowledge management innovations, strategies, and practices"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a comprehensive collection of research and analysis on the principles of service, knowledge and organizational capabilities, clarifying IT strategy procedures and management practices and how they are used to shape a firm's knowledge resources"--Provided by publisher.

Success in an increasingly competitive market depends on the quality of knowledge which organisations apply to their major business processes. For example, a supply chain depends on knowledge of diverse areas, including raw materials, planning, manufacturing, and distribution. Likewise, product...

"This book explains the infrastructures and technologies to support technology and information integration standards and protocols. It highlights the social dimension, including human resources management, human resources integration, social issues, social impact, social requirements, and...

This book provides practical guidelines for the implementation of knowledge management strategies through the discussion of specific technologies and taxonomies of knowledge management applications. A critical mass of some of the most sought-after research of our information technology and...

"This book presents a compilation of recent theoretical frameworks, case studies, and empirical research findings in the area of quality innovation, highlighting the theories, strategies, and potential concerns for organizations engaged in change management designed to address stakeholders'...