Reflections about the Role of Expert Knowledge and Consultants in an Emerging Knowledge-based Economy

Hans-Dieter Evers () and Thomas Menkhoff
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Thomas Menkhoff: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, Singapore

Chapter 8 in Governing and Managing Knowledge in Asia, 2010, pp 141-161 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionKnowledge SocietyExpert Knowledge and its FunctionsThe growth of ignoranceThe increasing marginal utility of expert knowledgeThe legitimizing function of expert knowledgeWho is a Consultant?The Knowledge Market: Experts, Consulting Firms and Think-tanksConsulting Firms in SingaporeProfessional AssociationsEducational Background and Life Histories of ConsultantsConstructing Virtual Problems and Offering Real SolutionsConsultants as Change Agents, Catalysts, and HealersPackaging KnowledgeTrends: Consultants in the New EconomyReferences

Keywords: Knowledge Governance; Knowledge Management; Knowledge for Development; KM Tools (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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