Probably, it is accurate to say that almost every jobs entail some aspects of "Knowledge", the type of knowledge required according to the job and differes considerably. In this respect, the work of Blacker (1995) is partucarly very useful because he distinguishes between five forms of knowledge. The descriptions below are based on categories:
Embrained knowledge: This type is knowledge contains the abstract, conceptual and theoretical information that we have in our heads. It can be applied to solve problems and 'think around' issues in the creativity way.
Embodied knowledge: This type of knowledge contains practicle and applied ways of doing things learned from experience. Problems are solved by drawing upon previous experience and a wealth of information about the specific context.
Encultured knowledge: This type os knowledge contains shared understandings about 'how things are done around here'. This can be an essential part of the organisational culture or the workgroup's culture.
Embedded Knowledge:This kind of knowledge contains systematic routines that mean a person can perform a task or activity 'without thinking'. The task becomes 'second nature' to the person, to such an extent that knowledge, learning and skill behind it is when discussing tacit skills.
Encoded knowledge:This type of knowledge contains information conveyed by signs and symbols. This blogger is a form of encoded knowledge. Information technology has increased potential to encoding, manipulating and transmitting knowledge.
Blackler observes that these five forms indicate that 'all individuals and all organisations, not just the so-called knowledge workers or knowledge organisations are knowledgeable'
References: Blacker,F.(1995) 'Knowledge, knowledge worker and organizations:an overview and interpretation', Organisational studies, 16 (6): 1021-46
Embrained knowledge: This type is knowledge contains the abstract, conceptual and theoretical information that we have in our heads. It can be applied to solve problems and 'think around' issues in the creativity way.
Embodied knowledge: This type of knowledge contains practicle and applied ways of doing things learned from experience. Problems are solved by drawing upon previous experience and a wealth of information about the specific context.
Encultured knowledge: This type os knowledge contains shared understandings about 'how things are done around here'. This can be an essential part of the organisational culture or the workgroup's culture.
Embedded Knowledge:This kind of knowledge contains systematic routines that mean a person can perform a task or activity 'without thinking'. The task becomes 'second nature' to the person, to such an extent that knowledge, learning and skill behind it is when discussing tacit skills.
Encoded knowledge:This type of knowledge contains information conveyed by signs and symbols. This blogger is a form of encoded knowledge. Information technology has increased potential to encoding, manipulating and transmitting knowledge.
Blackler observes that these five forms indicate that 'all individuals and all organisations, not just the so-called knowledge workers or knowledge organisations are knowledgeable'
References: Blacker,F.(1995) 'Knowledge, knowledge worker and organizations:an overview and interpretation', Organisational studies, 16 (6): 1021-46
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