The document discusses different types of knowledge and capital that are important in a knowledge economy. It defines knowledge economy, intellectual capital, human capital, social capital, explicit knowledge, and tacit knowledge. It provides examples and discusses the importance and impact of each type. Key differences between tacit and explicit knowledge are highlighted - tacit knowledge is based on personal experience and difficult to articulate while explicit knowledge can be easily expressed and shared.
The document discusses different types of knowledge and capital that are important in a knowledge economy. It defines knowledge economy, intellectual capital, human capital, social capital, explicit knowledge, and tacit knowledge. It provides examples and discusses the importance and impact of each type. Key differences between tacit and explicit knowledge are highlighted - tacit knowledge is based on personal experience and difficult to articulate while explicit knowledge can be easily expressed and shared.
The document discusses different types of knowledge and capital that are important in a knowledge economy. It defines knowledge economy, intellectual capital, human capital, social capital, explicit knowledge, and tacit knowledge. It provides examples and discusses the importance and impact of each type. Key differences between tacit and explicit knowledge are highlighted - tacit knowledge is based on personal experience and difficult to articulate while explicit knowledge can be easily expressed and shared.
The document discusses different types of knowledge and capital that are important in a knowledge economy. It defines knowledge economy, intellectual capital, human capital, social capital, explicit knowledge, and tacit knowledge. It provides examples and discusses the importance and impact of each type. Key differences between tacit and explicit knowledge are highlighted - tacit knowledge is based on personal experience and difficult to articulate while explicit knowledge can be easily expressed and shared.
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Knowledge Economy - an economic system in which the
production of goods and services is based principally on knowledge-intensive activities that contribute to advancement in technical and scientific innovation.
Why is the knowledge economy important?
- Because, it makes it possible to customise and innovate products.
Human capital should be given more importance that's why companies need to recruit and keep workers who are suited to the new economic model and lastly collaborative networks may be useful for improving individuals ’ knowledge and gaining from innovative work activities.
Intellectual capital - is the product of mental processes that
create a collection of immaterial items that can be employed for economic activity, generating income for its owner, and encompassing the knowledge of its people.
Why is it important for the organization and its people?
- It is certainly possible that a major amount of a company's valuation is
earned from this skill and knowledge because intellectual capital provides an organisation with a sizable competitive advantage.
Human Capital - the information, skills, and health that people
invest in and acquire throughout the course of their life give them the opportunity to realise their potential as contributing members of society.
What is the impact of human capital?
- By enhancing people's knowledge and abilities, human capital has an impact on economic growth and can contribute to the development of an economy. Overall amount of skilled labour required depends on the rate of economic expansion brought on by consumer and company investment.
Social capital - Social capital is a collection of shared values or
resources that enables people to collaborate in a group to successfully accomplish a goal. The capacity to receive money, favours, or information via one's personal ties also can be considered social capital.
What is an example of social capital?
- Examples of social capital include when someone opens a door for
someone, returns a lost item to a stranger, gives someone directions, loans something without a contract, and any other beneficial interaction between people, even if they don't know each other.
Explicit Knowledge - it means information that is easily
expressed, codified, stored, and accessible. It can also be shared as data, scientific formulae, specs, manuals, and other materials in formal, methodical language.
Tacit Knowledge - seems to be the information we have that
comes from our own experiences and the environment. It's the knowledge that, if given, would be the most challenging to capture on paper, explain verbally, or exhibit physically. Start by learning how to create your grandmother's renowned meals as an example. Think of how to make your grandmother’s famous recipes. Sure, she gave you the recipe card, but when you try it on your own you feel as if something is missing. After years of experience, she has learned the exact feel for the dough, or exactly how long something should be in the oven. It’s not something can write down it can just feel it. In the workplace, tacit knowledge is the application of implicit knowledge that’s specific to your company. As employees move from job to job, the application of their implicit knowledge will change based on what’s unique about your business. An example of this is a sales rep who can not only give a great demo but has also learned specific buying signs while talking to prospects.
What is the difference between tacit and implicit knowledge?
- Explicit knowledge is one that can be articulated, expressed and
recorded in the form of text, number, symbol, code, formulae or musical notes. On the other hand, tacit knowledge can be defined as the knowledge which a person acquires from his personal experience, such as by working in an organisation or by handling a situation.
- Explicit knowledge is easily transferred. This indicates that subject
knowledge is not necessary for the transfer of the same. On the other hand, tacit knowledge cannot be shared without the necessary training. Additionally, the transfer is only successful when there is face-to-face communication, an apprenticeship, and a sense of mutual respect and understanding between the two.