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Managing Indigenous Knowledge in Tanzania: A Business Perspective

Managing Indigenous Knowledge in Tanzania: A Business Perspective

John Jackson Iwata, Ruth G. M. Hoskins
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 18
ISBN13: 9781799804239|ISBN10: 1799804232|EISBN13: 9781799804246
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0423-9.ch026
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Iwata, John Jackson, and Ruth G. M. Hoskins. "Managing Indigenous Knowledge in Tanzania: A Business Perspective." Indigenous Studies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2020, pp. 480-497. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0423-9.ch026

APA

Iwata, J. J. & Hoskins, R. G. (2020). Managing Indigenous Knowledge in Tanzania: A Business Perspective. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Indigenous Studies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 480-497). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0423-9.ch026

Chicago

Iwata, John Jackson, and Ruth G. M. Hoskins. "Managing Indigenous Knowledge in Tanzania: A Business Perspective." In Indigenous Studies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 480-497. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0423-9.ch026

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Abstract

This chapter examines the integration of a business perspective in the management of indigenous knowledge (IK). Indigenous knowledge existed among the diverse societies in Tanzania since the beginning of life in such societies. With a business perspective it is considered that IK will be properly managed as the IK owners will be rewarded with some benefits for engaging in such business. Therefore, this chapter is designed to help readers understand: the status quo of managing IK in Tanzania; the applicability of the business perspective to the management of IK; the impacts of the business perspective in the management and development of IK; and the roles of stakeholders (IK owners and the government) in managing IK as a business enterprise. Thus, a business perspective for the management of such knowledge as a major source of development in this era of the knowledge economy is highly recommended for the appreciation revival of such knowledge.

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