Knowledge
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Definition
Knowledge is a human or organizational asset enabling effective decisions and action. [1]
Notes
Data, information, knowlegde and wisdom are distinguished in the DIKW-model.
Subordinate concepts A
- Facts: propositional or descriptive knowledge [2]
- Skills: procedural knowledge [3]
- Objects: acquaintance knowledge
Subordinate concepts B
Subordinate concepts of knowledge are:
- Implicit knowledge or tacit knowledge
- Explicit knowledge
Domain
Thinking about the concept of knowledge belongs to the field of epistomology [4].
Characteristics
Characteristics of knowledge that can be distinguished are:
- Clarity
- Completeness
- Accuracy
- Timeliness
- Accesibility
- Relevance
- Concreteness
- Consistency
- Value
- Structure
- Status
- Version