Knowledge is power, but only it is passed on - Status of knowledge management at the firm

The definitions of Knowledge Management (KM) on hand are various, even cont radictory. The following article proposes an interdisciplinary definition. Based on this definition, Knowledge Management is discussed in the area of conflict of human resource management and organisational structures. New jo b outlines and also the implementation strategies of diverse European compa nies are described. Then, several starting points of KM solutions and funct ionalities are presented. In this context, the articles gives an introducti on of new providers and products in the international KM market. The author s discuss in detail the strategic aspects of KM solution introductions and give an outlook onto future development.