Knowledge Management Research & Practice

TABLE 4

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Using peer-to-peer technology for collaborative knowledge management: concepts, frameworks and research issues

Saurabh Gupta and Robert Bostrom

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Table 4. Summary of research issues

Within level
filled circle How can P2P CKM tools be designed to support a given organizational level outcome?
filled circle What is the ideal combination of P2P & C/S tools at each of the levels?
filled circle How is the P2P-based CKM process influence the traditional structures (roles, rules and organization) of the levels?
filled circle What are the various new business models enabled by the P2P technology? How does this compare to existing business models?
  
Across level
filled circle What combination of P2P and C/S tools will enhance knowledge transfer across levels?
filled circle What social or cultural attributes of organizations encourage a bi-directional knowledge flow?
filled circle How will the implantation of P2P CKM systems at one level influence the performance of other levels?
filled circle What are the consequences of increasing the breath and depth of knowledge flow through P2P-based CKM technology on performance?
filled circle How is the implantation of P2P system different from traditional systems implantation? What is the selection criteria for P2P CKM systems? How are issues such as end-user training and project management handed?
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