Purpose – The idea that knowledge management can be a potential source of competitive advantage has gained strength in the last few years. However, a number of business actions are needed to generate an appropriate environment and infrastructure for knowledge creation, transfer and application. Among these actions there stands out the design of an organizational structure, the link of which wit...

A risk inventory provides an integrated view on risk management artifacts, e.g., risks, risk controls, and performance indicators. In this paper, we show how adapting the enterprise architecture management processes (EAM) may provide a foundation for an integrated IT risk inventory. Based on a design research approach, we develop a systematic approach for integrating the disciplines of risk man...

In the knowledge management domain, the conversion of tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge is critical because it is a prerequisite to the knowledge amplification process wherein knowledge becomes part of an organization’s knowledge network. Moreover, this process is strategically important because it enhances an organization’s ability to create new knowledge that is inevitably expressed throu...

Knowledge sharing is critical to the success and survival of companies in knowledge intensive industries. It is essential to effectively measure knowledge creation and sharing to facilitate good investment decision making in knowledge management initiatives. Investments in people and tools are the primary assets used in the creation of knowledge. An organization needs to understand what knowled...

This paper is a study of the knowledge-sharing difficulties experienced by three departments in a knowledgeintensive firm. The case organisation is a global consulting firm that has been on the forefront of knowledge management and has won several knowledge management related international acclaims. Our analysis shows that there are strong disincentives in place for departments to share knowled...

A knowledge acquisition process that has been implemented by a virtual team for the development of a knowledge based early warning system in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) operations will be presented. During the process, hazard and risk analysis techniques have been used extensively. In this paper emphasis will be given on the: a) activities and workflow, b) communication methods and tool...