Knowledge Processes in Globally Distributed Contexts

by J. Kotlarsky, I. Oshri, P. Van Fenema, Kenneth A. Loparo

Overview

This book considers the importance of organizing knowledge processes to overcome geographical, time zone and cultural challenges found in global work. Providing tools to help readers find a balance between these processes it is a must read of practitioners, academics or students concerned with knowledge processes in globally distributed work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230007314
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	02/27/2008
Series:	Technology, Work and Globalization
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	259
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

JULIA KOTLARSKY is Associate Professor of Information Systems, Information Systems and Management Group, Warwick Business School, UK. She holds a PhD in Information Systems and Management from Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus, the Netherlands. Her research interests revolve around managing knowledge, social and technical aspects of globally distributed software development teams, and IT outsourcing. Kotlarsky has written on this subject and her work has been widely published in books and journals (www.juliakotlarsky.com).

ILAN OSHRI is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management, Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus, the Netherlands. He holds a PhD in Strategic Management and Technological Innovations from Warwick Business School, UK. His main research interest lies in the area of learning, knowledge management and innovation in global teams. His work has been widely published in books and journals (www.ilanoshri.com).

PAUL C. VAN FENEMA is an Associate Professor at Netherlands Defence Academy, The Netherlands. He holds a PhD in Information Systems and Management from Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University, the Netherlands. He held positions at Rotterdam School of Management and Florida International University. His research focuses on coordination and knowledge management in global IS projects and High Reliability Organizations. His work has been widely published in books and journals (www.paulcvanfenema.com).

Table of Contents

Managing Globally Distributed Work: The Challenges Knowledge Creation in Globally Distributed Work Knowledge Sharing and Transfer in Globally Distributed Work Knowledge Reuse in Globally Distributed Work Knowledge Integration in Globally Distributed Work Organizational Structures for Knowledge Processes Transactive Memory Systems and Knowledge Processes in Distributed Work