Knowledge management ecological approach: A cross-discipline case study

Lee CHENG, Samuel LEONG

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Abstract

Purpose: The growing needs of interdisciplinary research have been hindered by implementation difficulties due to factors such as the availability and distribution of related knowledge. Knowledge management could be a viable solution to address the problems of interdisciplinary research and further its synergic effect by optimizing the use of knowledge across different disciplines. A knowledge management ecological (KME) approach that facilitates the study of knowledge management in discourses between different disciplines was proposed and applied in a case study within an interdisciplinary environment comprising three disciplines: software development, software business, and music education. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three groups of key informants to examine the knowledge management processes within the environment. Findings: The findings reveal the details of knowledge management activities in each of the three disciplines, but the lack of collaboration between them limits the opportunity for a synergistic effect to benefit the cross-discipline environment. Originality/value: This study shows how the KME approach can be used to deepen the interdisciplinary understanding of knowledge management within and between different disciplines. Copyright © 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)839-856
JournalJournal of Knowledge Management
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Citation

Cheng, L., & Leong, S. (2017). Knowledge management ecological approach: A cross-discipline case study. Journal of Knowledge Management, 21(4), 839-856.

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