Our global economy is going through a major transformation, from an industrial economy, to a knowledge economy, rendering knowledge a primary factor in production. In this practical, real-world focused book, expert authors come together to define and discuss knowledge work.

Section 1. Knowledge economy. How the economic landscape is changing -- How the knowledge economy works -- The knowledge economy: implications for organizations, work and workers -- Knowledge economy fundamentals -- Section 2. Building the new knowledge. Knowledge capital - the big picture --...