Knowledge is a broad and abstract notion that has defined epistemological debate in western philosophy since the classical Greek era. In the past few years, however, there has been a growing interest in treating knowledge as a significant organizational resource. Consistent with the interest in organizational knowledge and knowledge management (KM), IS researchers have begun promoting a class of information systems, referred to as knowledge management systems (KMS). The objective of KMS is to support creation, transfer, and application of knowledge in organizations. Knowledge and knowledge management are complex and multi-faceted concepts. Thus, effective development and implementation of KMS requires a foundation in several rich literatures.

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Review: Knowledge management and knowledge management systems: conceptual foundations and research issues

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A Break in the Clouds: Towards a Cloud Definition

A fundamental problem in many disciplines is the classification of objects in a domain of interest into a taxonomy. Developing a taxonomy, however, is a complex process that has not been adequately...

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A method for taxonomy development and its application in information systems

Mobile learning is an emergent paradigm in a state of intense development fuelled by the confluence of three technological streams, ambient computing power, ambient communication and development of intelligent user interfaces (Sharples et al., 2002). A consequence of this rapid development is that the pedagogy of mobile learning has yet to become clearly established. The purpose of this report is: 1.To attempt to define mobile learning in terms of a flexible model that will enable developers, tutors and learners to identify learning practices and effective pedagogies incorporated in a particular learning space. 2.To identify key elements that are unique to mobile learning, and provide initial check list indicating pedagogically useful learning activities that can be supported by the technologies. 3.To look at the current literature on the pedagogy of mobile learning and thereby assist designers in developing a user-centred approach that is driven by learner pull rather than technological push and to provide sign posts for tutoring, teaching and learning with mobile devices. In addition literature from other paradigms, such as e-learning and online communities, is included where the results are thought likely to contribute to the mobile pedagogical paradigm. 4.To begin compiling a database of guidelines which capture this expertise. (http://www.mobilearn.org/)

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Wp 4 - guidelines for learning/teaching/tutoring in a mobile environment

This paper summarizes the current state of the art and recent trends in software engineering economics. It provides an overview of economic analysis techniques and their applicability to software engineering and management. It surveys the field of software cost estimation, including the major estimation techniques available, the state of the art in algorithmic cost models, and the outstanding research issues in software cost estimation.

Software engineering economics

Organizational memory systems (OMS) support organizations to ensure organizational learning, flexibility and efficiency and the management of change. The paper describes the term organizational memory and reviews a set of theories contributing to this field. As organizational memory is considered interdisciplinary, theories are drawn from research fields as different as organization science, psychology, sociology and artificial intelligence. The consequence is that the design of information systems supporting organizational memory has to be seen in this very specific context which leads to different perspectives contrasting traditional software development. These different perspectives are integrated into our view on organizational memory systems. The paper is concluded by an outlook on the main research questions which we intend to address in our research.

How Can Organizational Memory Theories Contribute to Organizational Memory Systems

This paper outlines the components of a mobile education system and lists
selected examples of universities employing m-education.* Several possible
approaches in designing and installing such a system are discussed. The
main focus is on a project called WELCOME (Wireless E- Learning and
Communication Environment) at the University of Regensburg. We argue that
mobile/electronic education should not attempt to replace traditional
education with tutors and instructors but support both student and
teacher by providing services that facilitate teaching, learning, and
education-related administrative tasks. The basic approach is integrative,
combining a variety of devices (mobile and non-mobile) via a variety of
transmitting techniques (wired and wireless).

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Wireless E-Learning and Communication Environment: WELCOME at the University of Regensburg.

Wireless E-Learning and Communication Environment: WELCOME at the University of Regensburg

This paper deals with “Knowledge Management Systems” (KMS) which are seen as a new kind of information systems supporting organizational information processing. KMS result from the application of advanced database and network technologies to support organizational learning and knowledge management approaches. A perspective-based view of organizational memory systems is used to define KMS and forms the theoretical basis for the definition of the research model used in the empirical study “Knowledge Management Systems ‘99”. The research model is explained in detail and provides measurable dimensions and variables for the following constructs: goals, business environment, budget, organizational results and the concept of the use of KMS which in turn consists of the organizational design of the use of KMS, organizational culture, knowledge management systems and the content of the organizational memory. The paper is concluded by an outlook on the main research questions which we intend to address in our research.

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Perspectives on Knowledge Management Systems Theoretical Framework and Design of an Empirical Study

Mobile business relies on complex, competing, if not incompatible, and sometimes unreliable technology. These aspects have therefore often dominated its research assessment. This paper, however, reports from a primarily business application oriented study of the field.

Franz Lehner

Papers

How Can Organizational Memory Theories Contribute to Organizational Memory Systems

Wireless E-Learning and Communication Environment: WELCOME at the University of Regensburg.

Wireless E-Learning and Communication Environment: WELCOME at the University of Regensburg

Perspectives on Knowledge Management Systems Theoretical Framework and Design of an Empirical Study

The Future of Mobile Technology: Findings from a European