Abstract: Purpose – To describe the competencies necessary for managers to effectively engage in cross-cultural knowledge absorption. Design/methodology/approach – A comprehensive literature review of knowledge management and cross-cultural competency research which identifies seven thematic competencies for knowledge absorption. Findings – The study identifies and provides examples of seven cross-cultural knowledge
Journal Articles
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US Army Knowledge Management Officer Necessary?
Abstract: The project examined the necessity, and value in assigning knowledge management officers to Army tactical units. Ancillary, supporting research, focused on decision-making, battle command and Army knowledge management. A qualitative methodology, with quantitative aspects was used to analyze, combine and reconcile data obtained through interviews. There were three sample groups with the senior
“Knowledge Management” Track @ Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
Abstract: This paper presents an overview and history of the knowledge management (KM) research community at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). This community began as a minitrack in HICSS-27 and has since evolved into full track status with the name Knowledge, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Systems for HICSS-50. The purpose of this
Head of Knowledge’s Course of the Day
Abstract: Oliver Rolfe is the Head of Knowledge for KPMG in the UK. He has been with the firm for nearly 17 years in a number of roles in the knowledge, technology and information risk area. After heading up the firm’s Information Protection area for the past three years, he has returned to knowledge
“Mary Poppins” Knowledge Management Practitioner
Abstract: I am a KM Practitioner. Here is Why I Feel like Mary Poppins. 1) Our job descriptions 2) Our bag of tricks 3) Our status as outsiders Being a part of the SIG-KM community, however, reminds me that there are other people out there