[topicmaps-comment] CfP for the HICSS-37 Knowledge Management,Organizational Memory, and Organizational Learning Cluster

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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR the Knowledge Management,
Organizational Memory, and Organizational Learning Cluster
Part of the Organizational Systems and
Technology Track
at the Thirty-seventh Annual
HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SYSTEM
SCIENCES
on the Big Island of Hawaii
January 5 - 8, 2004

Additional detail on the web site: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu


The Knowledge Management, Organizational
Memory, and Organizational Learning Cluster is the continuation of the
ten-year running mini-track on Knowledge Management, Organizational Memory,
and Organizational Learning.  Due to the expansion of this field and
following the huge success of the mini-track at HICSS36 (23 papers were
presented in 8 sessions) we have expanded last year's mini-track into a
cluster consisting of four mini-tracks. This Call for Papers is soliciting
contributions for all four of the mini-tracks in the cluster from all areas
of knowledge management, organizational memory, and organizational learning.
 Perspective authors are urged to submit a 150-word abstract for guidance
and indication of interest by March 31, 2003.  Abstracts should be
sent to the appropriate mini-track co-chair or to the cluster co-chairs.
 Abstract submittal is not required but we would really appreciate
notification of the intent to submit by March 31, 2003 so that we can plan
for reviewers and sessions.  Cluster Co-chairs are:

Murray Jennex
San Diego State University
(760) 966-0548
FAX : (760) 722-2668
e-mail: Murphjen@aol.com
e-mail: mjennex@mail.sdsu.edu

Dave Croasdell
Washington State University
(509)335-7640
FAX: (509)335-4275
e-mail: dcroasdell@wsu.edu 
http://www.cbe.wsu.edu/~croasdell/


Descriptions of the mini-tracks with contacts
are:

KM/OM/OL Foundations - KM/OM Discovery
to Representation
Rich Orwig, Washington State University-Vancouver,
orwig@wsu.edu
Stefan Smolnik, University of Paderborn,
stefan.smolnik@notes.uni-paderborn.de
Leoni Warne, DOD Canberra Australia, leoni.warne@dsto.defence.gov.au


Knowledge discovery methods increase transparency
of knowledge in organizations and support users finding relevant knowledge.
Techniques explored in this track could help to reveal the dynamics of
a knowledge domain by utilizing a wide variety of techniques involving
visual thinking, visual discovery, visual exploration, and visual analysis.
This mini-track looks at the theoretical foundations of knowledge management,
organizational memory, and organizational learning from Knowledge Discovery
to Knowledge Representation.  Potential topics include:
- Definitions of knowledge, knowledge management,
organizational memory, organizational learning
- Cognitive theories of knowledge management
and organizational memory
- Relationships between knowledge, knowledge
management, organizational memory, and organizational learning
- Basic theories associated with knowledge
creation, knowledge management, organizational memory, and organizational
learning
- Evaluation of knowledge discovery methods
- Exploring relationships among knowledge
discovery methods
- Developing processes and systems for
discovering knowledge
- Using semantic networks, topic maps,
and other technologies to implement knowledge discovery methods
- Developing processes and systems for
visualizing knowledge
- Empirical studies of knowledge and information
visualization techniques
- Visualization of abstract knowledge and
information structures
- Mapping of knowledge structures
- Historical, sociological, or philosophical
approaches
- Developing processes and systems for
expertise location and skill management
- Organizational culture impacts on knowledge
discovery

Knowledge Flows: Knowledge transfer, sharing
and exchange in organizations
Joe Brooks, Western Conneticut State University,
brooksj@wcsu.edu
K.D. Joshi, Washington State University,
joshi@wsu.edu 
Nancy Shaw, George Mason University, nshaw@gmu.edu


Knowledge flows occur between individuals,
among groups of individuals, and between organizations. This mini-track
focuses on examining the nature and role of knowledge flows (e.g., knowledge
transfer and knowledge sharing) among entities. Technical, managerial,
behavioral, organizational, and economic perspectives on knowledge flows
are encouraged. Potential topics include:
- Characterizing the nature of knowledge
flows. 
- Design of information and communication
systems that facilitate knowledge transfer and sharing. 
- Technical challenges and solutions in
the development and implementation of systems that facilitate knowledge
flows. 
- Managerial and organizational challenges
and solutions in institutionalization and implementation of processes and
activities that facilitate knowledge flows. 
- Intra and inter-organizational processes
for effective leverage of knowledge through knowledge transfer and sharing.
- Enablers and inhibitors of knowledge
sharing and knowledge transfer behaviors. 
- Effects of national, professional, and
organizational cultures on knowledge transfer and knowledge sharing.
- Knowledge transfer and sharing behaviors
within emergent organizational forms such as virtual communities.
- Role of information and communication
technologies in managing knowledge flows.
- Knowledge reuse in organizations.
- Organizational and economic incentive
structures for knowledge sharing and use. 
- Knowledge acquisition and transfer processes
- Knowledge transfer enablers
- Organizational culture affects on knowledge
transfer

Implementing KM/OM: Building and Recognizing
Knowledge Cultures and Other Issues
Murray Jennex, San Diego State University,
Murphjen@aol.com 
Anne Massey, University of Indiana, amassey@indiana.edu
Francois Therin, Grenoble Graduate School
of Business, Francois.THERIN@esc-grenoble.fr

Research into successful knowledge management
and organizational learning implementation indicates that these initiatives
necessitate a sound understanding of organizational culture and relationships,
human social interactions, and communication. To create learning organization
requires a cultural shift in both individuals and organizations. Before
successful information systems can be implemented to support knowledge
management and organizational learning in an organization, appropriate
cultural foundations must be put in place. This may necessitate cultural
change initiatives. This mini-track explores research into strategies and
stories that relate to these cultural initiatives. In addition, the track
will be used to explore the identifying the bodies of knowledge that define
the current state of research in knowledge management, organizational memory,
and organizational learning.  Potential topics include:
- Case studies of knowledge management
and organizational memory systems
- Effectiveness of knowledge management/organizational
memory systems
- Other issues affecting the design, construction,
implementation, and use of knowledge management/organizational memory systems
- Knowledge management/organizational memory
systems for small and medium enterprises
- Methodologies and processes for developing
Knowledge Management and/or Organizational Memory Systems 
- Global issues in knowledge management,
organizational memory, and organizational learning
- Knowledge management strategy
- Organizational effectiveness due to knowledge
management/organizational memory/ organizational learning and knowledge
and organizational memory use
- Knowledge management, organizational
memory, and organizational learning metrics

KM/OM/OL Systems and Technologies
Dave Croasdell, Washington State University,
dcroasdell@wsu.edu 
Timo Käkölä, University of Jyväskylä, timokk@cc.jyu.fi
Charles Milligan, StorageTek,, MilliCA@LOUISVILLE.STORTEK.COM

This sub-mini-track looks at technical
issues and tools for building and supporting knowledge management, organizational
memory, and organizational learning systems.  Potential topics include:
- Tools and technologies for developing
KM/OM/OL oriented Systems 
- Using the Internet, digital documents,
XML, and other technologies to implement knowledge management and organizational
memory systems
- Issues related to the capture, storage,
search, retrieval, and use of knowledge and organizational memory
- Development and use of taxonomies and
ontologies
- Knowledge and Topic maps
- Organizational issues impacting the design,
construction, implementation, and use of knowledge management/organizational
memory systems
- Development and implementation of Knowledge
networks

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
March 31, 2003   Abstracts submitted
for guidance and indication of appropriate content.
June 1, 2003     Full papers
submitted to Minitrack Chairs. Contact minitrack chairs for submission
instructions.
August 31, 2003  Notice of accepted
papers sent to Authors.
October 1, 2003  Accepted manuscripts
sent electronically to the publisher. Authors must be registered for the
conference by this date.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SUBMISSION
1. Contact the Minitrack Chair in advance
for specific submission instructions.  
Otherwise, submit an electronic version
of the full paper, consisting of no more than 25 double- spaced pages,
including diagrams, directly to the appropriate Minitrack Chair.  (NOTE:
The final paper must be NO MORE THAN 10 pages, double-column, single spaced.)

2. Do not submit the manuscript to more
than one Minitrack Chair.  Papers should contain original material
and not be previously published, or currently submitted for consideration
elsewhere. 

3. Each paper must have a title page to
include title of the paper, full name of all authors, and complete addresses
including affiliation(s), telephone number(s), and e-mail address(es).


4. The first page of the manuscript should
include only the title and a 300-word abstract of the paper.


TRACKS AT HICSS-37

* Collaboration Systems; Co-Chair: Jay
Nunamaker; E-mail: nunamaker@cmi.arizona.edu 
    Co-Chair: Robert O. Briggs;
E-mail: bob@GroupSystems.com
* Complex Systems; Chair: Robert Thomas;
E-mail: rjt1@cornell.edu 
* Decision Tech. for Management; Chair:
Dan Dolk; E-mail: drdolk@nps.navy.mil
* Digital Documents; Chair: Michael Shepherd;
E-mail: shepherd@cs.cal.ca              
          
* Emerging Technologies; Chair: Ralph H.
Sprague; E-mail: sprague@hawaii.edu   
* Information Technology in Health Care;
Chair: William Chismar 
     E-mail: chismar@cba.hawaii.edu
* Internet & the Digital Economy; Co-Chair:
David King; E-mail: dave@comshare.com
     Co-Chair: Alan Dennis;
E-mail: ardennis@indiana.edu
* Organizational Systems & Tech.; Chair:
Hugh Watson; Email: hwatson@terry.uga.edu
* Software Technology; Gul Agha; E-mail:
agha@cs.uiuc.edu

For the latest information; visit the HICSS
web site at:    
      http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu


HICSS conferences are devoted to advances
in the information, computer, and system sciences, and encompass developments
in both theory and practice.   Invited papers may be theoretical,
conceptual, tutorial or descriptive in nature.  Submissions undergo
a peer referee process and those selected for presentation will be published
in the Conference Proceedings.  Submissions must not have been previously
published.

CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION:

Ralph Sprague, Conference Chair  
                     
   
Email:  sprague@hawaii.edu 

Sandra Laney, Conference Administrator
Email:  hicss@hawaii.edu

Eileen Dennis, Track Administrator
Email: eidennis@indiana.edu

For the latest information; visit the HICSS
web site at: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu 

2004 CONFERENCE VENUE:
Hilton Waikoloa Village (on the Big Island
of Hawaii) 
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive 
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 
Tel: 1-808-886-1234
Fax: 1-808-886-2900
http://www.hilton.com/hotels/KOAHWHH/index.html?show=all
www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com

NOTE:  December 1 is the deadline
to guarantee hotel room reservation at conference rate.