The social management of embodied knowledge in a knowledge community
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Date
2007
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the patterns of social management of knowledge in a
knowledge-community, reflecting on multiple social processes at work.
Design/methodology/approach – This is a social epistemological critique ofmanagement of knowledge.
Findings – First, knowledge communities are essentially multiple interactive social structures ranging
from localization in space to emergent cross-boundary social spaces operating at micro, meso and
macro-social levels. Second, patterns of knowledge management in different contexts such as
organizations, groups, communities and virtual communities are predominantly social in nature and new
knowledge emerges through social interactions.
Originality/value – The paper underscores the significance of a social-epistemological view of
knowledge communities and management of knowledge.
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Social Processes, Cultural Synergy, Social Interaction, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Organizations
Citation
Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 11 No. 5 2007, pp. 45-54