Knowledge Management Linear vs Non Linear Thinking
Knowledge Management: Linear vs. Non-Linear Thinking The use of knowledge management has undergone many fundamental changes in the past few years. One of those changes is the shifting paradigm from a linear model to a non-linear model. Knowledge management is the process of identifying, selecting, organizing, disseminating, and transferring important information and expertise within an organization (Class notes). The use of the linear and non-linear models help to accomplish the objectives of knowledge management. The linear model is the process of thinking incrementally. Linear logic is dependant on external inputs like, resources, past knowledge, and expert advise to analyze and find solutions. Many individuals and businesses are straying from this concept and moving to a non linear model. Non linear thinking believes that change is a perception rather that an event.