TY - JOUR T1 - Key Issues in Knowledge Management: Introductory Analysis AU - , ASM Rejaul Hassan Karim Bakshi JO - Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences VL - 3 IS - 5 SP - 715 EP - 723 PY - 2005 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1683-8831 DO - pjssci.2005.715.723 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2005.715.723 KW - Knowledge manaement KW -Inroductory analysis AB - This paper examines critically the origins and basis of knowledge management, its components and its development in the field of consultancy practice and managerial economics. Problems in the distinction between knowledge and information are explored, as well as Polanyis concept of tacit knowing. The concept is examined in the journal literature, the Web sites of consultancy companies and in the presentation of business schools. The conclusion is reached that knowledge management is an umbrella term for a variety of organizational activities and its management is very important for todays business giants. ER -