Knowledge assets win competitive advantages in the information economy.

Author: (English) Boyce Scott
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: In the information economy era, effective management of knowledge assets has become key to organizations gaining a competitive advantage. In this highly innovative book, the author presents a simple yet powerful conceptual analytical framework—the Information Space—to examine the complex relationship between physical assets and knowledge assets. It helps readers understand the flow of knowledge within and between organizations, as well as its role in encoding, abstraction, and diffusion. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of effectively managing knowledge assets at the organizational strategic level. This book offers a fresh perspective and is rich in content, representing a comprehensive interdisciplinary research effort. Upon publication, it received unanimous praise and was awarded the Igor Ansoff Strategy Award for 2000. This is a highly innovative work. Max H. Boyce Scott provides a simple yet powerful conceptual framework—the Information Space—to explore the intricate relationship between physical and knowledge assets. He also emphasizes that in the information economy era, effective management of knowledge assets is crucial for organizations to gain a competitive advantage. Boyce Scott's perspective on knowledge flow is an important contribution to understanding the meaning of management in the 21st century.