Managing Flow
A Process Theory of the Knowledge-Based Firm

Authors: I. Nonaka, R. Toyama, T. Hirata



Presents an ultimate theory of knowledge-based management and organizational knowledge creation based on empirical research and an extensive literature review. It explores knowledge management as a global concept and is relevant to any company that wants to prosper and thrive in the global knowledge economy.

Table of contents (10 chapters)

Introduction: Why We Need a New Theory of the Knowledge-Based Firm

The Characteristics of Knowledge

The Theoretical Framework

Leading the Knowledge-Creating Firm

Vision and Driving Objectives: Values for the Common Good

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Dialogue and Practice: Leveraging Organizational Dialectics

Dynamic Knowledge Assets in Process

Leadership: Fostering Distributed Excellence in the Organization

Conclusions