The concepts of knowledge management and knowledge-intensive work have been developing for quite a while as one of the most critical components to organizational success. Despite its importance across the globe, there has never been a truly international resource to address the issues, trends, and theories involved in this area of study.

The Handbook of Research on Knowledge-Intensive Organizations offers an international collection of studies on knowledge-intensive organizations with insight into organizational realities as varied as universities, consulting agencies, corporations, and high-tech start-ups. As one of the first comprehensive books to cover the topics vitally important for the whole theory of organization and management, this Handbook of Research delivers a state-of-the-art view on this timely issue.

33 authoritative contributions by over 40 of the world’s leading experts on knowledge-intensive organizations from 12 countries

Comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field

More than 1,700 references to existing literature and research on knowledge-intensive organizations

A compendium of over 140 key terms with detailed definitions

Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals

Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to knowledge-intensive organizations