Technology, knowing and learning

Fluidity in the transfer of knowledge is rightly touted, because the pace of work rewards businesses that know what they know - and know it right away. Companies are, therefore, understandably eager to exploit technology in new knowledge management systems. Business leaders should recognize, however...

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Published in:Knowledge management research & practice 2009-06, Vol.7 (2), p.178-180
Main Author: Gorry, G Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Artificial intelligence
behavior
Business and Management
Computer science
control theory
systems
Digital technology
Exact sciences and technology
Executives
Information sharing
Information systems. Data bases
Knowledge Management
Knowledge sharing
Management
Memory organisation. Data processing
Operations Research/Decision Theory
Organization theory
Position Paper
Railroads
Sociology
Software
Studies
Technological change
technology
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Summary:Fluidity in the transfer of knowledge is rightly touted, because the pace of work rewards businesses that know what they know - and know it right away. Companies are, therefore, understandably eager to exploit technology in new knowledge management systems. Business leaders should recognize, however, that new technology never grants its bounty freely: it exacts a cost when it amplifies our abilities. Increasingly, the tools of the Information Age are encouraging us to learn just enough, just in time. Such shallow learning may have unfortunate consequences for business.
ISSN:1477-8238
1477-8246
DOI:10.1057/kmrp.2009.7