The Meaning of Tacit Knowledge

The Meaning of Tacit Knowledge

How Tacit Is Tacit Knowledge?

Our study concerns tacit knowledge that has been one of the most discussed concepts in the field of contemporary knowledge management. We are particularly interested in the issues concerning 1) the nature of tacit knowledge, and 2) the idea of explication of tacit knowledge. We approach these questions from the perspective of cognitive science. Tacit knowledge is deeply related to conceptual mo...

the washback effect of discretepoint vs. integrative tests on the retention of content in knowledge tests

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Tacit knowledge transfer and the knowledge disconnect

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at some of the factors that influence the transfer of tacit knowledge between two product development partners. Design/methodology/approach – Research involved the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data was based on 13 interviews with various individuals, representing three companies, charged with integrating ext...

Tacit knowledge, tacit knowing or behaving?

The phrase ‘tacit knowledge’ is used in a wide range of disciplines. Examination of definitions and usage in knowledge management, AI, sociology of science, and psychology reveals common aspects, but significant variations. It is a concept without consistency, or clear foundation. Polanyi in fact wrote of ‘tacit knowing’, a process, and so may have been misinterpreted. His emphasis on process m...