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Leading Firms As Knowledge Gatekeepers In A Networked Environment, Deogratias Harorimana Mr Nov 2008

Leading Firms As Knowledge Gatekeepers In A Networked Environment, Deogratias Harorimana Mr

Dr Deogratias Harorimana

This chapter introduces the role of the knowledge gatekeeper as a mechanism by which knowledge is created and transferred in a networked environment. Knowledge creation and transfer are essential for building a knowledge based economy. The chapter considers obstacles that inhibit this process and argues that leading firms create a shared socio-cultural context that enables the condivision of tacit meanings and codification of knowledge. Leading firms act as gatekeepers of knowledge through the creation of shared virtual platforms. There will be a leading firm that connects several networks of clients and suppliers may not interact directly with one another, but …


Modeling Of Fermentation Processes Using Online Kernel Learning Algorithm, Yi Liu Jul 2008

Modeling Of Fermentation Processes Using Online Kernel Learning Algorithm, Yi Liu

Dr. Yi Liu

No abstract provided.


Adaptive Control Of A Class Of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems With Online Kernel Learning, Yi Liu Jul 2008

Adaptive Control Of A Class Of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems With Online Kernel Learning, Yi Liu

Dr. Yi Liu

No abstract provided.