Showing papers on "Tacit knowledge published in 1984"
03 Dec 1984
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that the limited explanatory capabilities and difficulties in evolution encountered in current systems stem from their failure to represent knowledge required to design the system, and propose an approach to expert system construction which attempts to identify that tacit knowledge, provide means for capturing it in the knowledge base of expert systems, and apply it towards more perspicuous machine-generated explanations and more consistent and maintainable system organization.
Abstract: Following principled techniques in developing expert systems could greatly enhance their understandability for both users and system developers. We argue that the limited explanatory capabilities and difficulties in evolution encountered in current systems stem from their failure to represent knowledge required to design the system. The paper proposes an approach to expert system construction which attempts to identify that tacit knowledge, provide means for capturing it in the knowledge bases of expert systems, and apply it towards more perspicuous machine-generated explanations and more consistent and maintainable system organization.
13 citations
01 Jan 1984
TL;DR: It is argued that ‘flexible’ automation can allow a less divisive form of work with a craft basis, if non-specialised work-teams are established by acknowledging the continuing relevance of the tacit character of craft expertise for the effective use of the new automation processes.
Abstract: The present emergence of computer-integrated small batch automation calls into question existing work specialisms and the attendant division of labour, skills and knowledge. A major obstacle to previous organisations of such work has been the inability to articulate an indispensable “tacit knowledge” of machining operations with either sub-divided workroles or with various media of recording and communicating engineering expertise - including media such as computerised programmes and controls. The irreconcilability of tacit knowledge with such formalised systems of representation is illustrated by selected cases of divided labour. It is then argued that ‘flexible’ automation can allow a less divisive form of work with a craft basis, if non-specialised work-teams are established by acknowledging the continuing relevance of the tacit character of craft expertise for the effective use of the new automation processes.
8 citations
01 Jan 1984
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that it will be counterproductive in the long term to accept CAD education as merely teaching operators to use such equipment, and that the tendency toward de-skilling is already evident in the case of CADCAM.
Abstract: Technological change, in both the fields of skilled manual and intellectual work, displays a strong tendency toward de-skilling This is already evident in the case of CADCAM It will be counterproductive in the long term to accept CAD education as merely teaching operators to use such equipment
1 citations