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Describing functional requirements for knowledge sharing communities.

Sandra Garrett1, Barrett Caldwell

  • 1School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906-1287, USA. garretsk@ecn.purdue.edu

Behaviour & Information Technology
|October 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Effective human collaboration in distributed groups requires adaptable information and communication technologies (ICT). Efficient knowledge sharing, crucial in time-limited settings, necessitates tailoring information detail to the situation, whether using ICT or not.

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Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Distributed knowledge sharing groups rely on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for effective collaboration and performance.
  • Dynamic work environments often face time constraints, demanding efficient knowledge dissemination.
  • Adapting information detail to situational context is key for successful knowledge transfer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze knowledge and context sharing processes, both with and without ICT mediation.
  • To identify critical issues in selecting appropriate ICT channels for knowledge sharing.
  • To explore how technology influences collaboration in distributed groups.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of knowledge sharing in technology-rich and non-technology settings.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline Space Human FactorsNon-NASA Center

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  • Examination of ICT mediation effects on information detail and context sharing.
  • Discussion of challenges in ICT channel selection for distributed teams.

    • Main Results:

    • ICT functionality significantly impacts human collaboration in distributed knowledge sharing.
    • Adaptability of information detail to specific situations is crucial for efficient knowledge sharing.
    • Both technology-mediated and non-mediated scenarios present unique challenges and benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing ICT for distributed knowledge sharing requires a nuanced understanding of context and information needs.
    • Effective collaboration hinges on selecting the right ICT channels to match situational demands.
    • Future research should further explore adaptive strategies for ICT in dynamic collaborative environments.