Knowledge Management Involves Shari... Oct 25, 2009
Explicit knowledge consists of things its possessor is clearly aware of, and consciously uses in executing tasks ... Managing knowledge is to a large extent converting the tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge that can be shared in the organization ... The explicit knowledge must then be internalized by the learners to produce desired results. (Suite101.com)
The way the brain buys Aug 13, 2009
To some degree shoppers would have to buy in to the process: a bit like having an account with an online retailer which comes with the explicit knowledge that your past purchases and browsing history will be monitored and used to pitch purchase suggestions. And if that makes shopping easier especially if sweetened with discounts then consumers might sign up to it. (The Economist)
Police to investigate former terrorism suspect's torture claims Jul 12, 2009
He says he was then taken to Morocco - with the explicit knowledge of Britain's Security Service - where he alleges he was subjected to further torture, including sexual mutilation. He said he became aware that his torturers in Morocco were being supplied with questions and material from British intelligence agents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Met to investigate torture claims Jul 11, 2009
"The papers were reviewed by the MPS and the investigation accepted. A team of detectives, working to Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers, has now been selected and vetted to appropriate levels. "As a result a criminal investigation has now begun. The inquiry team is in close liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service and will regularly consult them as the investigation moves forward. (ITV news, UK -- News)
Weed out data cheats: ex-minister Apr 3, 2009
A spokesman for Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews yesterday said the boards of hospitals found guilty of data manipulation to get bonus funding and other incentives from the Government would be quarantined from responsibility unless it could be proved they had explicit knowledge the practice was going on. But Dr Wooldridge said there was no way junior staff or middle management those Mr Andrews said would face repercussions earlier in the week were to blame for the practices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
