The Role of Know-Why in Knowledge Development within Biomedicine: Lessons for Organizations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2000
DOI
10.1023/A:1015817810935
Publication Title
Asia Pacific Journal of Management
Volume
17
Issue
August
Pages
331-351
Abstract
This paper identifies know-why as a critical dimension of knowledge, and interprets it by drawing on the literature in knowledge from diverse disciplines. We argue that know-why can complement other dimensions of knowledge, such as know-how, in enabling inquiry, innovation and knowledge development. A discussion of the role of know-why in knowledge development within biomedicine supports our argument. Insights draw from biomedicine's history and organizational cases are used to develop propositions about knowledge development process within organizations.
ORCID
0000-0001-6033-8095 (Nair)
Original Publication Citation
Ahlstrom, D., & Nair, A. (2000). The role of know-why in knowledge development within biomedicine: Lessons for organizations. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 17(2), 331-351. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015817810935
Repository Citation
Ahlstrom, David and Nair, Anil, "The Role of Know-Why in Knowledge Development within Biomedicine: Lessons for Organizations" (2000). Management Faculty Publications. 44.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/management_fac_pubs/44