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1. Understanding and Applying Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management Systems in Developing Countries: Some Conceptual Foundations

verfasst von : Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson, Gunjan Mansingh, Lila Rao

Erschienen in: Knowledge Management for Development

Verlag: Springer US

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Abstract

In this chapter we provide an overview on knowledge management (KM) and knowledge management systems. Foundational concepts that are relevant to the other chapters are discussed. This chapter along with the other chapters aims to provide guidance to researchers and practitioners who are looking to address KM in developing countries.

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Metadaten
Titel
Understanding and Applying Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management Systems in Developing Countries: Some Conceptual Foundations
verfasst von
Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Gunjan Mansingh
Lila Rao
Copyright-Jahr
2014
Verlag
Springer US
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7392-4_1

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