Integrative Knowledge Management in Interdisciplinary Research Clusters

Abstract

Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) is described as a specific mode of collaboration: Besides the clash of different institutional cultures (e.g. different expectations/working processes), there is a clash of epistemic cultures (i.e. styles of thinking, different languages) [1]. Former research shows that the involved researchers demand an integrative knowledge management to support the expected integration of cultures [1]. In this paper two major aspects regarding integrative knowledge management for IDR are discussed. On the one hand the need for integrative knowledge management based on the researchers' perspective is depicted in the context of a use case. On the other hand the concept of a virtual mean is elaborated, which supports these needs. Both aspects underline the importance of a processaccompanying support in close coordination with the respective needs of the involved researchers.

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“…One important definition given by Davenport (1994) is that "knowledge management is the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge". Moreover the Knowledge Engineering (KE) definition was made by Feigenbaum and McCorduck (1983) explaining that knowledge engineering is inseparably connected with solutions in the IT area: "knowledge engineering involves integrating knowledge into computer systems in order to solve complex problems", Jooß et al (2015).…”

“…One important definition given by Davenport (1994) is that "knowledge management is the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge". Moreover the Knowledge Engineering (KE) definition was made by Feigenbaum and McCorduck (1983) explaining that knowledge engineering is inseparably connected with solutions in the IT area: "knowledge engineering involves integrating knowledge into computer systems in order to solve complex problems", Jooß et al (2015).Although the KM concept emerged in the mid-1980s, Rus and Lindvall (2002), it was only in the early '90s that the two disciplines KM and KE were able to merge, forming a new subject KEM, Nonaka (2008). This merging made possible to use the techniques of both mother areas and then a new area was formed, making possible to understand and study the problems related to business and business environment using as support or means for managing the IT.…”