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In this article we describe an integrated view on knowledge management and networking being a very powerful combination for the future of knowledge management. We start by giving an overview of the increasing importance of networks in the modern economy. Subsequently, we conceptualize a Network perspective on knowledge management. Therefore we firstly give a theoretical foundation on networks, and secondly explain the interdependences between networks and knowledge management. These reflection lead to the development of a framework for knowledge networking, where we distinguish between a micro-perspective and a macro-perspective. Finally, we develop a framework for knowledge networking which can be used as a basis in order to structure and reveal interdependences. We conclude by giving some implications for management and future research.
Wiederabdruck von Seufert, A.; Krogh, G.; Back, A., Towards Knowledge Networking, in: Knowledge Management, 3, 3, 1999, pp.180–190 mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Emerald Group Verlags.
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We are very grateful for comments and support from C. Miskin and our colleagues in the “KnowledgeSource” at the University of St. Gallen, especially the core team of the Competence Center Knowledge Networks, K. Gysin, M. Köhne, J. Raimann and S. Vassiliadis.
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Seufert, A., von Krogh, G., Back, A. (2004). Towards Knowledge Networking. In: Österle, H., Back, A., Winter, R., Brenner, W. (eds) Business Engineering — Die ersten 15 Jahre. Business Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18542-7_14
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