Comparative Analysis on the Research Characteristics of Knowledge Management Between China and Abroad

摘要

This paper aims to review research in knowledge management (KM) to identify the similarities and the differences between Chinese and abroad KM research from four perspectives: research topics, reference disciplines, research methods, and units of analysis. 467 research papers published in 21 leading academic journals in China from 1999 to 2006, and 361 research papers published in 20 leading academic journals abroad from 1990 to 2006 were identified and reviewed. The diversity on KM research between China and abroad were discussed and the future development were suggested.