Creating the Discipline of Knowledge Management: The Latest in University Research [Paperback]

Michael Stankosky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2005

In this book Dr. Michael Stankosky, founder of the first doctoral program in knowledge management, sets out to provide a rationale and solid research basis for establishing Knowledge Management (KM) as an academic discipline. While it is widely known that Knowledge is the driver of our knowledge economy, Knowledge Management does not yet have the legitimacy that only rigorous academic research can provide. This book lays out the argument for KM as a separate academic discipline, with its own body of knowledge (theoretical constructs), guiding principles, and professional society.


In creating an academic discipline, there has to be a widely accepted theoretical construct, arrived at by undergoing scholarly scientific investigation and accompanying rigor. This construct becomes the basis for an academic curriculum, and proven methodologies for practice. Thus, the chapters in this book bridge theory and practice, providing guiding principles to those embarking on or evaluating the merits of a KM program.

As a methodology itself for undertaking the development of a body of knowledge, a KM Research Map was developed to guide scholars, researchers, and practitioners. This book presents this map, and showcases cutting-edge scholarship already performed in this nascent field by including the dissertation results of eleven KM scholar/practitioners.

*First book to provide cutting-edge research from new scholars in Knowledge Management
*Provides a rationale and research base for establishing knowledge management as an academic discipline
*Research from the first doctoral program in knowledge management in North America, at George Washington University

Editorial Reviews

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"Michael Stankosky has been, and continues to be, the single strongest driving force behind the evolution and development of knowledge management as a legitimate and respected academic discipline and pursuit. For years to come, this collection will be viewed as a seminal work of knowledge management scholarship."
--Hugh McKellar, Editor-in-Chief, KMWorld Magazine

"This well crafted manuscript is like a gyroscope - grounded in values of the Knowledge Economy moving toward a vision of more sustainable
enterprises, nation and world. It is a timely, refreshing and fundamental gift to the knowledge profession. With compelling doctoral research,
Stankosky provides a solid foundation for the principles, practices and policies for real-time knowledge innovation - the management competence of
the decade."
- Debra M. Amidon, Founder and CEO of ENTOVATION International Ltd and author of The Innovation SuperHighway

"An important collection of research findings that will act as a catalyst in the process of moving doctrine into concepts for practical application."
- Dave Britt, VP/GM, Knowledge Solutions Business Sector

"Creating the Discipline of Knowledge Management is an excellent reference for the KM practitioner, reflecting the diversity, both in depth and breadth, of this emerging discipline. The diversity revealed within the book supports the ongoing need for a unified KM ontology to frame this critical discipline. The research results additionally provide academic legitimacy for the successes we have been able to achieve with knowledge awareness at General Motors."
-- Steven Wieneke, GM Technical Fellow
Global Technical Memory, General Motors Corporation

"The core principles of Knowledge Management are an integral part of every corporate culture. Daily we perform aspects of knowledge management without realizing the source, benefits, or fully
understanding the underlying process. With this book, Michael illustrates an easy to use framework to link elements from multiple sources into a cohesive and workable enterprise strategy.
-- Wil Vargas, Director of Knowledge Management,
United Way of America

"This grouping of dissertations surrounding the important KM concepts promulgated by George Washington University, and in particular Professor
Michael Stankosky, captures and illuminates the early academic connections as the field emerged, and continues to emerge. This book is the first work
of its kind, and as such professionals who take the time to navigate its academic approach will discover worthwhile nuggets that point to the
continuing growth and importance of the field. I salute these brave architects of a new discipline!"
-- Alex Bennet, Co-Founder, Mountain Quest Institute; Former Chief Knowledge Officer for the US Department of Navy

"Inside the knowledge box - Dr Stankosky and his team help us understand the main dimensions of the knowledge construct and the need to manage critical
relationships to ensure the success of the KM enterprise and maximize business value."
-- Bruno A. Laporte, Manager, Knowledge and Operations, WorldBank

"Knowledge has always been the primary driving force of business and government. Today the speed of business demands that knowledge be managed as a vital resource in our highly-networked, global economy.
In this book Dr. Stankosky has assembled a dozen important research works that advance the scientific underpinning of Knowledge Management,
and argue forcefully for its treatment as a discipline that fuses technical and management sciences. An outstanding contribution to this
critical field!"
--Dave Chesebrough, President, AFEI

Book Description

A ground-breaking work that provides a clear rationale for establishing Knowledge Management as an academic discipline

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: taylor & francis (February 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075067878X
• ISBN-13: 978-0750678780
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,928,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)