Title
Knowledge and information sharing in a closed information environment
Abstract
Purpose - The objectives of this research are to ascertain the current status of, and barriers to, knowledge and information sharing; to elicit suggestions for improvement; and to determine whether the situation is different from that experienced by organizations operating in an average business environment. Design/methodology/approach - The approach adopted was a survey conducted within the New Zealand Defence Force, for the purpose of obtaining a deeper understanding. Findings - It was found that much similarity existed between the two types of organizations except that the organization operating in a closed information environment presented as an extreme example of an average organization. In particular, the requirement to maintain high security yet encourage the free flow of knowledge and information presents a considerable challenge. Originality/value - The paper presents some insights into an area about which very little is known and which is, by its nature, difficult to research. It shows how closed information environment organizations could provide insights and examples for those operating in the average business environment. When consequences are more critical, practice will become more finely honed.
Year
DOI
Venue
2009
10.1108/13673270910942673
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Keywords
Field
DocType
Knowledge sharing,Information exchange,Knowledge management,Information transfer
Information mapping,Knowledge sharing,Information transfer,Computer science,Information exchange,Knowledge management,Group information management,Originality,Information environment,Information sharing,Management science
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
13
2
1367-3270
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
4
0.39
4
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Choo Hong Telvin Goh140.39
Val Hooper2226.69