Social Networks for Knowledge Management in Management Consulting Firms
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This paper seeks to review the role of social networks in knowledge management in the business context of consulting firms. Real cases are used to illustrate knowledge management efforts in consultancies. Based on the case study findings, we identify social networks as key ingredients of knowledge management in consulting firms. Therefore, we discuss social networks aspects and provide an account of relevant collaborative knowledge management tools supporting knowledge sharing within social networks.
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