Topic：RETHINKING KNOWLEDGE: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF CHINESE KNOWLEDGE SEEKING AND SHARING PRACTICES
Lecturer：Robert Davison, Dept of Information Systems, City University of Hong Kong
Time：2011.11.04, Friday, 14:00-15:00
Location：A1048
Host：Professor Yao Zhong
Abstract:
Research into information and knowledge management is widespread, yet often premised on Western organisational and cultural norms, practices and experiences. However, the very different cultural norms, practices and experiences that pertain in other parts of the world, notably China, should also be considered. In this interpretive study, we consider evidence (including interviews, observations, documents, conversations, action plans) gathered in a number of private Chinese firms over the last five years to demonstrate how knowledge is sought and shared in a context that is both decentralised and informal. Following on from our findings, we propose a structural model that captures the richness of this context and is amenable to wider testing in China and beyond.
About the lecturer：
Robert Davison is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the City University of Hong Kong. His current research focuses on virtual Knowledge Management and Collaboration in Chinese SMEs. He has published over 50 articles in a variety of journals such as the Information Systems Journal, IT&People, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Decision Support Systems, Journal of the AIS, Journal of IT, Communications of the AIS, Communications of the ACM and MIS Quarterly. Robert is the Editor-in-Chief of the Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, a Senior Editor for the Information Systems Journal, Co-editor of Information Technology & People and Associate Editor of MIS Quarterly. Contact: Department of Information Systems, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel: 852-34427534. Email: isrobert@cityu.edu.hk. Home Page:http://www.is.cityu.edu.hk/staff/isrobert
School of Economics & Management
SEM Postgraduate Association
2011-10-31
