Knowledge

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Definition

DIKW-model

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. [2]

Subordinate concepts A

  • Facts: propositional or descriptive knowledge [3]
  • Skills: procedural knowledge [4]
  • Objects: acquaintance knowledge

Subordinate concepts B

Explicit versus tacit knowledge

Subordinate concepts of knowledge are:

Domain

Thinking about the concept of knowledge belongs to the field of epistomology [5].

Characteristics

Characteristics of knowledge that can be distinguished are:

  • Clarity
  • Completeness
  • Accuracy
  • Timeliness
  • Accesibility
  • Relevance
  • Concreteness
  • Consistency
  • Value
  • Structure
  • Status
  • Version

References

  1. ↑ ISO 30401 (2018). Knowledge management systems – Requirements. [1]
  2. ↑ Wikipedia: DIKW-pyramid. [2]
  3. ↑ Wikipedia: Descriptive knowledge [3]
  4. ↑ Wikipedia: Procedural knowledge [4]
  5. ↑ Wikipedia: Epistemology [5]
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