A Theory of Knowledge Management

2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Torraco
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge

Legal Ontologies in ICT and Law

2011 ◽  
pp. 51-66
Author(s):  
Witold Abramowicz ◽  
Piotr Stolarski ◽  
Tadeusz Tomaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
General Theory ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Ontology Engineering ◽  
Knowledge Modeling ◽  
Specialized Knowledge ◽  
General Application ◽  
Knowledge Models ◽  
Usability Issue ◽  
Legal Ontologies

As discussed in the fouth chapter, re-usability is frequently declared as sine qua non feature of modern ontology engineering. Although thoroughly examined in general theory of knowledge management models the re-usability issue is still barely a declaration in the domain of legal ontologies. The similar situation also applies to statute-specific ontologies. Those knowledge modeling entities are well described especially as an opposition to the general application legal ontologies. Yet it is trivial to say that most of the developed legal ontologies so far are those generic ones. And this sole fact should not surprise as the very specialized knowledge models – usually harder to develop – are at the same time narrowed with their utility. Of course in terms of re-usability this simply means that this feature may be largely disabled in this kind of knowledge models. In this chapter the authors face both challenges, i.e. as an excuse for presentation of the most interesting in their opinion trends and works in the field the authors demonstrate the practical approach to modeling copyright law case by re-using statute-specific ontologies.

An Aristotelian View of Knowledge for Knowledge Management

2010 ◽  
pp. 39-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
The Core ◽  
Fertile Ground ◽  
Knowledge Management Theory ◽  
It Applications

Defining and understanding knowledge is a rather broad and open-ended pursuit. We can narrow it considerably by stating that we are interested in defining and understanding knowledge as it pertains to knowledge management, rather than tackling the entire realm of epistemology. This article takes the theory of knowledge espoused by Aristotle and views it through the lens of knowledge management. The writings of Aristotle have proven to be fertile ground for uncovering the foundations of knowledge management. Snowden (2006) points to Aristotle’s three types of rhetorical proof as a basis for incorporating narrative in knowledge management. Buchholz (2006) traces the roots of ontological philosophy, forming the basis of current KM ontology efforts, back to Aristotle’s work. Butler in his Anti-foundational perspective on KM (2006), following Dunne (1993) argues that Aristotle’s Phrónésis and Téchné need to be at the core of knowledge management efforts – and while they cannot be directly applied to IT applications, must be among the elements upon which knowledge management is based. Müller-Merbach (2005) provides a look at the fundamentals of applying Aristotle to knowledge management theory.

Goals and Benefits of Knowledge Management in Healthcare

2011 ◽  
pp. 2232-2239
Author(s):  
Odysseas Hirakis ◽  
Spyros Karakounos
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Knowledge Management Systems ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Improve Health

The aim of this chapter is to explain the role of knowledge management and how it can be successfully applied in the area of healthcare in order to improve health services and to increase patients’ satisfaction. The first part of this chapter is about explaining the theories beyond knowledge management as “what is knowledge” and how it can be transformed and captured across people and organizations. The second part consists of the theory of knowledge management and the benefits of it in the area of healthcare in comparison with the old traditional systems. Knowledge management systems can be used to index and at the same time to spread all that information across people, libraries, and hospitals. 

Aristotelian View of Knowledge Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
David G. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge

Defining and understanding knowledge is a rather broad and open-ended pursuit. We can narrow it considerably by stating that we are interested in defining and understanding knowledge as it pertains to knowledge management (KM) rather than tackling the entire realm of epistemology. This article takes the theory of knowledge espoused by Aristotle and views it through the lens of knowledge management.

Legal Ontologies in ICT and Law

2013 ◽  
pp. 34-49
Author(s):  
Witold Abramowicz ◽  
Piotr Stolarski ◽  
Tadeusz Tomaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
General Theory ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Ontology Engineering ◽  
Knowledge Modeling ◽  
Specialized Knowledge ◽  
General Application ◽  
Knowledge Models ◽  
Usability Issue ◽  
Legal Ontologies

Re-usability is frequently declared as sine qua non feature of modern ontology engineering. Although thoroughly examined in general theory of knowledge management models the re-usability issue is still barely a declaration in the domain of legal ontologies. The similar situation also applies to statute-specific ontologies. Those knowledge modeling entities are well described especially as an opposition to the general application legal ontologies. Yet it is trivial to say that most of the developed legal ontologies so far are those generic ones. And this sole fact should not surprise as the very specialized knowledge models – usually harder to develop – are at the same time narrowed with their utility. Of course in terms of re-usability this simply means that this feature may be largely disabled in this kind of knowledge models. In this chapter we face both challenges, i.e. as an excuse for presentation of the most interesting in our opinion trends and works in the field we will demonstrate the practical approach to modeling copyright law case by re-using statute-specific ontologies.

An Integrative Knowledge Management System for Environmental-Conscious Construction

2011 ◽  
pp. 3230-3247
Author(s):  
Zhen Chen ◽  
Stephen C.W. Kong ◽  
Heng Li ◽  
Qian Xu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Management System ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Development Literature

This chapter introduces an integrative knowledge management prototype named E+ for environmental-conscious construction based on a comprehensive integration of current environmental management (EM) techniques and tools in construction. The overall objective is to apply the theory of knowledge management (KM) in EM in construction, and the authors will achieve it though developing the E+ model and its tools for dynamic EM in construction. The approaches applied in this chapter include system analysis and development, literature review, questionnaire survey and interview, and case study. The results from this chapter include the E+, a comprehensive review of EM tools adopted in construction, and a demonstration of the implementation of the E+. Furthermore, the authors hope that the adoption and implementation of the E+ can effectively improve contractors’ performance in EM and reduce adverse environmental impacts in construction.

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