Towards the Knowledge Economy: the Technological Innovation and Education Impact on the Value Creation Process

Authors

  • Ilídio Lopes
  • Maria do Rosário Martins
  • Miguel Nunes

Keywords:

Knowledge Economy Knowledge Management Intangible Assets Information and Communication Technologies

Abstract

Emerging as one of the most important corporate assets, there is evidence that, in some developed countries, the impact of knowledge capital in the GDP now surpasses the fixed capital. This paper uses quantitative data to broadly qualify the impact of the two main building blocks in the knowledge management integration process: information and communication technologies (ICT) and Education. The data analysis suggests that by providing efficient network platforms, knowledge can be captured, transformed and disseminated to individuals, groups and organisations. Investment in ICT seems to enable to connect people and support knowledge sharing and interpersonal interaction and therefore facilitate knowledge management processes and strategies. A case‑study of Portugal is used to illustrate the conclusions drawn.

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Published

1 Dec 2005

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2005)

Section

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