BI Application Tools in Knowledge Management and Strategy Development: Second Edition

This book presents the concept of the knowledge-based enterprise as an alternative to traditional organizational models based on capital or human labor. It defines knowledge as an intangible resource created through human activity and developed into a source of competitive advantage through innovative application. The work explores the foundations and methods of knowledge management, focusing on the processes of knowledge creation, transfer, sharing, and utilization within modern organizations. It emphasizes that the interactive nature of contemporary enterprises enables knowledge development beyond organizational boundaries through networks of cooperation, including international partnerships, global corporations, and independent businesses. The book highlights the essential role of Internet technologies in supporting the spatial dimension of knowledge creation and exchange, allowing organizations to overcome geographic limitations and improve collaboration. It also examines how increased interactivity accelerates strategic decision-making and shortens the time between strategic planning and operational implementation.