Knowledge capitalism put into practice as an operational mechanism

doi:10.1108/13673270610650157

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Journal of Knowledge Management

ISSN: 1367-3270

Online from: 1997

Subject Area: Information and Knowledge Management

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Knowledge capitalism put into practice as an operational mechanism

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Title:	Knowledge capitalism put into practice as an operational mechanism
Author(s):	Weixi Xing, (PhD student, Jesus College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.)
Citation:	Weixi Xing, (2006) "Knowledge capitalism put into practice as an operational mechanism", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 10 Iss: 1, pp.119 - 130
Keywords:	China, Intangible assets, Intellectual capital, Knowledge organizations, Resource allocation
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/13673270610650157 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this article is to look for a systematic platform that can benefit knowledge creation within an organization. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses personal interviews based on fieldwork and analysis from first and second hand data. Findings – A new operational mechanism based on knowledge capitalism. Through dynamic allocation of internal shares and meritorious allocation of positions, one company can continually restructure itself to create more opportunities for its staff, so as to motivate its employees and promote the creation of knowledge to develop its core competence. Research limitations/implication – No one system is the best, but one can try to find the most suitable one. The paper presents a case study of a Chinese knowledge-based firm in its initial period for rapid growth, noting that it may not be suitable for a large MNC. Practical implications – Find a lever for each complicated systematic process of knowledge management, rather than focus on an individual factor. Originality/value – This paper offers practical help to organizational administrators, especially for knowledge-based firms. It reveals that innovation in operational mechanism is of importance for the motivation of employees to keep the vigour of enterprise.