Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems

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...

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Main Author: David Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cognitione Foundation for the Dissemination of Knowledge and Science 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation
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Online Access: http://jemi.edu.pl/uploadedFiles/file/all-issues/vol10/issue1/JEMI_Vol10_Issue1_2014_Article_3.pdf
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description 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 knowledge- intensive 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.
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Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems
Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation
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intellectual capital
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information
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title Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems
title_full Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems
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title_short Models, Metaphors and Symbols for Information and Knowledge Systems
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topic DIKW
knowledge managemen
intellectual capital
organizational learning
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data
information
knowledge
wisdom
truth
records
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