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Knowledge Creation in Higher Education Institutions: A Conceptual model
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- Sam Hijazi, Associate Professor, Florida Keys Community College; Lori Kelly, Assistant Librarian
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Higher education institutions and the business world have some difficulty
understanding the implication of knowledge management as a new model to
support business processes. Knowledge management calls for an organization
to share and disseminate its intellectual capital - knowledge. The main
challenge lies in not being able to fully answer the question: "What is
knowledge?" This paper attempts to define knowledge by introducing a new
model that views the various parameters involved in knowledge creation
collectively. The model emphasizes the importance of information systems as
a major input factor in creating knowledge. Human creativity, innovation,
experience and other intangible factors are included. Difference between
explicit and tacit knowledge is discussed. Educational institutions and
businesses alike can enhance their understanding of knowledge management.
Keywords: Data, information, knowledge, knowledge management, information systems, tacit, explicit.
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