| Preface | p. v |
| Introduction: Exploring the Role of Technology in Knowledge Management | |
| The Rise of Knowledge Management: In Pursuit of Excellence | p. 3 |
| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Drivers of KM | p. 5 |
| Outcomes of KM | p. 11 |
| KM Frameworks | p. 13 |
| Conclusions | p. 17 |
| References | p. 17 |
| Managing Knowledge with Technology: Mission Possible | p. 21 |
| Introduction | p. 22 |
| Technology and Integrated KM | p. 23 |
| Categorisation of Technology Roles | p. 25 |
| Issues and Challenges for Practice and Research | p. 32 |
| Conclusions | p. 35 |
| References | p. 36 |
| Codification Technologies: Supporting Knowledge Storage and Finding | |
| Web-based Knowledge Records: Empowering Societies | p. 41 |
| Introduction | p. 42 |
| The World Wide Web | p. 43 |
| The Concept of Knowledge Record | p. 44 |
| Case study: Exploring Australian Web Sites | p. 45 |
| Issues and Challenges | p. 50 |
| Australian Standard Guidelines | p. 52 |
| Conclusions | p. 53 |
| References | p. 54 |
| Structured Knowledge Repositories: Building Corporate Memories | p. 57 |
| Introduction | p. 58 |
| Concept of Knowledge Repository | p. 59 |
| Facilitating Knowledge Extraction from Repositories | p. 60 |
| Empirical Study | p. 63 |
| Lessons Learned | p. 67 |
| Conclusions | p. 70 |
| References | p. 70 |
| Knowledge Maps: Locating and Acquiring Expert Advice | p. 73 |
| Introduction | p. 74 |
| Understanding Knowledge Maps | p. 75 |
| Competency Map Description | p. 78 |
| Empirical Test | p. 79 |
| Conclusions | p. 85 |
| References | p. 86 |
| Knowledge Discovery Tools: Application in Associations Analysis | p. 89 |
| Introduction | p. 90 |
| Knowledge Discovery from Data | p. 91 |
| Empirical Study | p. 93 |
| Lessons Learned | p. 98 |
| Conclusions | p. 101 |
| References | p. 102 |
| Personalisation Technologies: Supporting Knowledge Creation and Sharing | |
| Interactive Idea Generator: Stimulating Creative Thinking | p. 109 |
| Introduction | p. 110 |
| Creativity in Decision-Making | p. 111 |
| Tool Description | p. 115 |
| Tool Evaluation | p. 118 |
| Conclusions | p. 122 |
| References | p. 123 |
| Electronic Mentor: Fostering Knowledge Development | p. 125 |
| Introduction | p. 126 |
| Learning from Feedback and Guidance | p. 127 |
| Empirical Study | p. 130 |
| Conclusions | p. 135 |
| References | p. 136 |
| Knowledge Sharing Technology: To E-talk Or Not to E-talk? | p. 141 |
| Introduction | p. 142 |
| Technologies for Knowledge Sharing | p. 143 |
| Empirical Study | p. 145 |
| Conclusions | p. 150 |
| References | p. 151 |
| Virtual Reality Model: Visualising Social Networks | p. 153 |
| Introduction | p. 154 |
| Visualisation | p. 154 |
| Virtual Reality Model Description | p. 156 |
| Tool Application | p. 161 |
| Conclusions | p. 166 |
| References | p. 167 |
| Complete KM Solutions: Integrated Systems and Technologies | |
| Web Course Technology: Creating Virtual Knowledge Spaces | p. 171 |
| Introduction | p. 172 |
| A Conceptual Model of Virtual k-Space | p. 173 |
| k-Space Design Features | p. 175 |
| Empirical Evaluation | p. 180 |
| Conclusions | p. 186 |
| References | p. 187 |
| Simulation Game: Adventures in Knowledgeland | p. 189 |
| Introduction | p. 190 |
| Contingency Factors | p. 190 |
| Game Description | p. 198 |
| Lessons Learned | p. 201 |
| Conclusions | p. 203 |
| References | p. 204 |
| Internet Portals: Supporting Online Communities of Practice | p. 207 |
| Introduction | p. 208 |
| Portal Technology | p. 209 |
| Case Study: ActKM Community of Practice | p. 210 |
| Conclusions | p. 218 |
| References | p. 218 |
| Total Knowledge Management System: Combining Technological and Social Aspects | p. 221 |
| Introduction | p. 222 |
| Social Aspects of KMS | p. 223 |
| Empirical Study | p. 228 |
| Conclusions | p. 232 |
| References | p. 233 |
| Issues and Challenges: Present and Future | |
| Towards Knowledge Management Practice: How to Get There? | p. 239 |
| Introduction | p. 240 |
| Review of Leading KM Frameworks | p. 240 |
| Guidelines for Conducting KM in Organisations | p. 244 |
| Illustrative Cases | p. 246 |
| Conclusions | p. 250 |
| References | p. 251 |
| The Future of Knowledge Management: What Is on the Horizon? | p. 255 |
| Introduction | p. 256 |
| Automation: Intelligent Systems That Apply Knowledge | p. 257 |
| Integration: Merging of E-commerce and Knowledge Management | p. 261 |
| The Final Word | p. 265 |
| References | p. 266 |
| Index | p. 269 |
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