An analysis of the development of the concept of knowledge is provided involving the consequences of the scientific and the management revolution. The situation of conceiving knowledge in the industrial society is outlined. An analysis of important factorst leading to he present sitation is provided focusing on the role of the IT-revolution, esp. Artificial intelligence and knowledge based systems and organisational learning as a key factor of value creation. Finally the present situation is outlined ending with a conception of what knowledge management is.

Authors: Hans Siggard Jensen
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Categories: i-KNOW 2003, I.2.0, I.2.4, I.2.6, J.4, K.4.3
Tags: Knowledge acquisition, Knowledge Representation, Learning