Tacit knowledge characteristics: a research methodology

Peter Busch; Debbie Richards; C. N. G. 'Kit' Dampney

Tacit knowledge characteristics: a research methodology

Peter Busch, Debbie Richards, C. N. G. 'Kit' Dampney

School of Computing

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Abstract

Little literature deals with the measurement or mapping of tacit knowledge. Our approach makes use of expert vs. novice comparisons as a means of interpreting the likelihood of an individual possessing such knowledge. The incorporation of formal concept analysis provides an alternative visualisation of questionnaire responses. Social network analysis maps the flows or likely non-flows between individuals within the IS domain. Such an approach allows us to visualise the potential for tacit knowledge bottle necking. Initial results seem to indicate that certain personnel, who may not necessarily be senior may be tacit knowledge receptors, whilst other employees may actually be inhibiting tacit knowledge flows within the workplace.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Enabling Organisations and Society through Information Systems
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the Thirteenth Australasian Conference on Information Systems
Editors	Andrew Wenn, Michael McGrath, Frada Burstein
Place of Publication	Melbourne
Publisher	School of Information Systems, Victoria University, Melbourne
Pages	87-101
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Print)	1862726159
Publication status	Published - 2002
Event	Australasian Conference on Information Systems - Melbourne Duration: 4 Dec 2002 → 6 Dec 2002

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Conference	Australasian Conference on Information Systems
City	Melbourne
Period	4/12/02 → 6/12/02

Keywords

AL01 knowledge representation
AL04 knowledge acquisition
AP psychology
AI0801 positivist perspective
DD07 information flows
FC15 IS models
HB26 simulation and modelling IS
Formal Concept Analysis
Social Network Analysis
tacit knowledge
diffusion of knowledge

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Busch, P., Richards, D., & Dampney, C. N. G. K. (2002). Tacit knowledge characteristics: a research methodology. In A. Wenn, M. McGrath, & F. Burstein (Eds.), Enabling Organisations and Society through Information Systems: Proceedings of the Thirteenth Australasian Conference on Information Systems (pp. 87-101). School of Information Systems, Victoria University, Melbourne. http://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2002/77

Busch, Peter ; Richards, Debbie ; Dampney, C. N. G. 'Kit'. / Tacit knowledge characteristics : a research methodology. Enabling Organisations and Society through Information Systems: Proceedings of the Thirteenth Australasian Conference on Information Systems. editor / Andrew Wenn ; Michael McGrath ; Frada Burstein. Melbourne : School of Information Systems, Victoria University, Melbourne, 2002. pp. 87-101

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Tacit knowledge characteristics: a research methodology. / Busch, Peter ; Richards, Debbie; Dampney, C. N. G. 'Kit'.
Enabling Organisations and Society through Information Systems: Proceedings of the Thirteenth Australasian Conference on Information Systems. ed. / Andrew Wenn; Michael McGrath; Frada Burstein. Melbourne: School of Information Systems, Victoria University, Melbourne, 2002. p. 87-101.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding contribution › peer-review

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