Knowledge processes and learning options in networks: Evidence from telecommunications

Human Systems Management

Volumn 26, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 181-192

  Katsamakas, Evangelos ^a  

^a FORDHAM UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Case study; Dynamic systems; Feedback loop; Information systems; Knowledge management; Networks; Organizational learning; Strategic learning options; Telecommunications

Indexed keywords

CASE STUDY; FEEDBACK LOOP; ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING; STRATEGIC LEARNING OPTIONS;

DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS; FEEDBACK; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; LEARNING SYSTEMS; TELECOMMUNICATION;

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT;

EID: 36148962342     PISSN: 01672533     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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