Comparative knowledge management: A pilot study of Chinese and American universities: Book Reviews

Authors:
Qian Geng;Charles Townley;Kun Huang;Jing Zhang
Affiliations:
Department of Information Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China;Educational Management and Development, MSC 3N, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001;Department of Information Science, Peking University, Beijing, China;Curriculum and Instruction Department, MSC 3CUR, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Venue:
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
Year:
2005

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Abstract

Comparative study of knowledge management (KM) promises to lead to more effective knowledge use in all cultural environments. This pilot study compares KM priorities, needs, tools, and administrative structure components in large Chinese and American universities. General KM theory and literature related to KM in higher education are analyzed to develop the four components of the study. Comparative differences in KM practice at large Chinese and American universities are analyzed for each component. A correlation matrix reveals statistically significant co-variation among all but one of the study components. Four conclusions related to comparative KM and suggestions for future research are presented. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.