Overview

The field of knowledge for development now occupies a top position on the agenda of all Asian governments as well as large development organizations. This book reflects this mega-trend of development towards KBEs (Knowledge Based Economies). For this 2nd edition all chapters have been thoroughly edited and data, tables and graphs have been updated to reflect the latest available statistics. Trends have been re-evaluated and adjusted to reflect recent developments in the fast-moving scene of knowledge governance and knowledge management.

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Author:   Thomas Menkhoff (S'pore Management Univ, S'pore) ,  Hans-dieter Evers (Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia) ,  Yue Wah Chay (S'pore Univ Of Social Sciences, S'pore)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9789814289825

ISBN 10:   9814289825
Pages:   396
Publication Date:   01 February 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Governing and Managing Knowledge in Asia (T Menkhoff et al.); Knowledge of Enterprise: Knowledge Management or Knowledge Technology? (M Zeleny); KnowledgeA and the Sociology of Science (H-D Evers); The Knowledge Gap and the Digital Divide (H-D Evers); Local and Global Knowledge: Social Science Research on Southeast Asia (S Gerke & H-D Evers); Transition Towards a Knowledge Society: Malaysia and Indonesia in Global Perspective (H-D Evers); Knowledge Management - An Essential Tool for the Public Sector (T B Riley); Expert Knowledge and the Role of Consultants in an Emerging Knowledge-Based Economy (H-D Evers & T Menkhoff); Knowledge in Development: Epistemic Machineries in a Global Context (H-D Evers et al.); Building Vibrant Science and Technology Parks with Knowledge Management - Trends in Singapore (T Menkhoff et al.); Applying Knowledge Management in University Research (B Loh et al.); Notes from an Intelligent IslandA : Towards Strategic Knowledge Management in Singapore's Small Business Sector (T Menkhoff et al.); Collaboration and Competition: The Knowledge Research Institute of Singapore Provides a Model KM System (P Lambe); Creating a KM Platform for Strategic Success: A Case Study of Wipro Technologies, India (R S Mayasandra N & S L Pan); What Makes Knowledge Sharing in Organizations Tick? An Empirical Study (Y W Chay et al.); The Moderating Effects of Friendship Ties and Dispositional Factors on Inducement and Knowledge Sharing among Employees (H-B Chia et al.).

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