Elissaveta Gourova
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Knowledge management has gained importance in the new economy where intangible resources are considered as main sources for competitiveness and growth. Many researchers have studied the theory and practice of knowledge management, and have proposed various models and approaches for its implementation.
This paper makes initially a brief overview of the main knowledge management processes as discussed by scholars. Second, it presents the most essential approaches for knowledge management and classifies them according to their main goals – for over all knowledge management, for management of knowledge assets, for management of knowledge in the innovation and business processes. The paper does not pretend of comprehension, however, its added-value is for taking the most suitable approach for the specific core knowledge activities of the organization.