A Critical Analysis of the Knowledge Creation Process

Authors

  • Stephen Probert

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v11i1.136

Keywords:

knowledge creation, critical analysis, philosophy, Foucault

Abstract

The topic of knowledge creation (Nonaka and Takeuchi, 1995) will be analysed from a philosophical perspective. To begin with, the key motivations behind the discourse of knowledge creation and management are briefly discussed. The contemporary distinction between tacit and explicit knowledge is then explored. Following this, the work of Lyotard on knowledge in a (post)modern economy will be summarised. The paper then explores how some of the work by Foucault and Adorno may provide a new direction for developing research approaches in this area.

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How to Cite

Probert, S. (2003). A Critical Analysis of the Knowledge Creation Process. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v11i1.136

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2003): Theme: Research on Information Systems Development

Section

Research Articles

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