Our global economy is going through a major transformation, from an industrial economy, to a knowledge economy, rendering knowledge a primary factor in production. In this practical, real-world focused book, expert authors come together to define and discuss knowledge work.

Section 1. Knowledge economy. How the economic landscape is changing -- How the knowledge economy works -- The knowledge economy: implications for organizations, work and workers -- Knowledge economy fundamentals -- Section 2. Building the new knowledge. Knowledge capital - the big picture --...

Purpose: There is no learning without making mistakes. Collaboration, knowledge, and learning culture shape organizational behaviors. Hence, this study aims to develop a theoretical model of the above constructs to determine how mistakes are related to organizational intelligence based on the...

Part I: Knowledge Economy 1. How the Economic Landscape is Changing 2. How the Knowledge Economy Works 3. The Knowledge Economy: Its Implications for Organizations, Work and Workers 4. How Your World is Changing Part II: Building the New Knowledge Capital 5. Knowledge Capital: The Big Picture 6....

Chapter Summary This chapter focuses on common business challenges where intelligent choices and behaviors may lead to new and different outcomes. The business stories represent a wide range of economic sectors, types of organizations, and challenges. Each story highlights the role the framework...