from DSSResources.comNew book: Case Studies in Knowledge Management edited by Murray JennexSan Diego, CA, August 20, 2005 -- Idea Group Publishing recently released Case Studies in Knowledge Management edited by Murray Jennex. It provides rich, case-based lessons learned from several examples of actual applications of knowledge management (KM) in a variety of organizational and global settings. A variety of KM issues are explored, including issues associated with building a knowledge management system (KMS), organizational culture and its effect on knowledge capture, sharing, re-use, strategy, and implementation of KM initiatives and a KMS. Focusing on case and action research is effective because it provides an extensive and in-depth background and analysis on the subjects, providing readers with greater insight into the issues discussed. Case Studies in Knowledge Management is an excellent addition to your personal or university library because: Case Studies in Knowledge Management is available in both hard and soft cover and it is available at a 30% discount if ordered directly from Idea Group Publishing (www.idea-group.com). Topics Include: SECTION I: Knowledge Management in Support of Organizational Learning SECTION II: Knowledge Management in Support of Retaining Organizational Knowledge SECTION III: Knowledge Management Strategy SECTION VI: Issues in Knowledge Management SECTION V: Knowledge Management Is Support of Knowledge Transfer SECTION IV: Knowledge Management in Support of Projects SECTION VII: Knowledge Management Outcomes About the Editor: Murray E. Jennex is an assistant professor at San Diego State University and president of the Foundation for Knowledge Management (LLC). Dr. Jennex specializes in knowledge management, system analysis and design, IS security, and organizational effectiveness. He has managed projects in applied engineering and business and information systems development and implementation. His industrial and consulting experience includes nuclear generation, electrical utilities, oil transport, communications, health services, and governmental agencies. Dr. Jennex is the author of over 40 publications on knowledge management, end user computing, international information systems, organizational memory systems, and software outsourcing. He holds a B.A. in chemistry and physics from William Jewell College, USA; an M.B.A. and an M.S. in Software Engineering from National University, USA; an M.S. in Telecommunications Management; and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the Claremont Graduate University, USA. Dr. Jennex is also a registered professional mechanical engineer in the state of California. IDEA GROUP INC. 701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Suite 200 Hershey PA 17033-1240, USA Tel: 717/533-8845 • Fax: 717/533-8661 E-mail: cust@idea-group.com www.idea-group.com |