The role of knowledge engineering in information management on the construction site

During 1984-1986, a study on information management on building sites was made in the Technical Research Centre of Finland. As one result guidelines for the development of computerized information systems were presented (Salo & Tyrvainen 1985, 1986a, 1986b, Tyrvainen et al. 1987). In the ongoing study "Expert systems on the building sites", further analysis has been carried out as regards the role of knowledge engineering in the enhancement of site information systems. This paper considers both the needs for and possibilities of knowledge engineering in the context of site information management

Knowledge Management Applied To Business Process Reengineering

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the role of knowledge management (KM) as a critical factor for the business process reengineering (BPR) success. It supports the theory that the knowledge management can supply the dynamic necessary to stimulate successful reengineering and minimize the failure rate and its sources. Implementing KM strategy in reengineering projects will lead to better outcomes, building the support for long-term success into the design of business systems and processes

A Framework for Building Cognitive Knowledge Management Systems

Knowledge Management Systems (KMSs) are a critical component of economic development and growth. The accumulation and effective utilization of knowledge capabilities allow firms to create value and improve competitiveness. However, recent technological advances in KMSs have outpaced research in this area, which continues to be siloed and characterized by a lack of cohesive frameworks and a limited focus on cognitive learning. This paper provides a conceptual framework for the development of cognitive KMSs. The proposed framework comprises of strategy, people, processes, learning, and technology that are designed to improve knowledge management and organizational memory

Nitrogen Supply and Management in Organic Farming

This topic review aims to summarise knowledge and experience of Nitrogen supply and management in organic farming systems, including : Nitrogen fixation; Nitrogen recycling; the effect of the length of the fertility building phase or ley and the effect of green cover management; green manures – type and management; soil management; the impact of undersowing; seasonality of crops and the impact of manure use and management. It is based on a review of the organic research commissioned by Defra and that undertaken elsewhere and incorporates field experiences in the conclusions

Improving the professional knowledge base for education: Using knowledge management (KM) and Web 2.0 tools

Improving education systems is an elusive goal. Despite considerable investment, international studies such as the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) project and the McKinsey Report How the world’s best performing schools come out on top indicate that improving teacher quality is more important than increased financial investment. Both reports challenge governments, academics and practitioners to adopt new ways of sharing and building knowledge. This paper makes the case for national education systems to adopt tried and tested knowledge management and web 2.0 tools used by other sectors and highlights the neglected potential of teacher educators as agents for improvement

Effects of the Internal and External Factors of Small and Mediumsized Corporations on Green Management Performances through the Establishment and Utilization of Information Systems and Building Relationships for Information and Knowledge

The current research was intended to examine the effects of internal and external factors of small and medium-sizedcorporations (SMC) on green management performances through the establishment and utilization of InformationTechnology (IT) and building external relations. The results of the study showed that of the corporate internal factors, theinterest levels of CEOs concerning the environment did not significantly affect the establishment and utilization ofinformation systems that required large expenses and investments in technological core competencies. Of the corporateexternal factors, the intensity of competition within the industry was shown to have a significant effect on buildingrelationships for information and knowledge, but not on the establishment and utilization of information systems. On theother hand, government regulations on the environment had significant effects both on the establishment and utilization ofinformation systems and on building relationships for information and knowledge. The establishment and utilization ofinformation systems had significant effects on building relationships for information and knowledge, but not on greenmanagement performances. However, building relationships for information and knowledge showed significant effects ongreen management performances, suggesting the importance of building relationships for information and knowledge withexternal parties