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Knowledge changes everything

Abstract: As the Hong Kong economy continues to transform, companies, government departments and non-governmental organisations are increasingly aware of the importance of knowledge management (KM). To cater for a growing demand for professionals who are equipped with KM know-how, Hong Kong CyberU (HKCyberU), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s online arm, has

Development of knowledge management curricula in universities

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Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was an investigation of the phenomenon of Knowledge Management (KM) program design and development. The interest in KM programs has grown during the last decade because of the increased demand for KM educational research and the importance of the emerging knowledge economy. This exploratory and explanatory investigation

Knowledge Advisors at Hewlett-Packard

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Abstract: Since KM became an explicit part of the business scene in the mid 1990s, HP has looked for ways to support its local, often informal sharing tradition with programs that would allow for a broader reach. HP’s Knowledge Advisor Program is one of those efforts — designed to provide a human interface for

Educating Knowledge Professionals in Library and Information Science Schools

Abstract: Knowledge management (KM) is a multidisciplinary subject which involves efforts from professionals with diverse backgrounds. This paper aims to investigate the needed educational background and skills for knowledge management professionals. In particular,the focus of the paper is to examine whether a master’s degree in library and information science (LIS) is a preferred educational