Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems

Thumbnail Image
JEMI_Vol10_Issue1_2014_Article_3.pdf (949.79 KB)
Authors
Williams, David
Date
2014
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu - National Louis Univeristy
License
Creative Commons License
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Poland License
Abstract
A literature search indicates that Data, Information and Knowledge continue to be placed into a hierarchical construct where it is considered that information is more valuable than data and that information can be processed into becoming precious knowledge. Wisdom continues to be added to the model to further confuse the issue. This model constrains our ability to think more logically about how and why we develop knowledge management systems to support and enhance knowledgeintensive processes, tasks or projects. This paper seeks to summarise development of the Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom hierarchy, explore the extensive criticism of it and present a more logical (and accurate) construct for the elements of intellectual capital when developing and managing Knowledge Management Systems.
Description
Keywords
DIKW    knowledge management    intellectual capital    organizational learning    systems    data    information    knowledge    wisdom    truth    records    evidence    belief
Citation
Williams, D., Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation (JEMI), 2014, vol. 10, nr 1 : Knowledge Management Special Issue: Connecting Theory and Practice. Ed. by P. Lambe, s. 79-107
URI
https://depot.ceon.pl/handle/123456789/15361
Belongs to collection
Artykuły / Articles