Track 2 - Management of Information and Knowledge

Session 1

How Do Investments in Intellectual Capital Create Profits?
Paula Kujansivu, Antti Lönnqvist, Tampere University of Technology

Intellectual Capital Index - Relationships between Intellectual Capital and Value Creation Capability within Italian Regions
Antonio Lerro, University of Basilicata, University of San Marino; Daniela Carlucci, University of Basilicata; Giovanni Schiuma, University of Basilicata, CBP Cranfield School of Management

New Approach to Innovative Milieus: How to Create Competence by Co-Discovering Tacit Knowledge
Esko Marjomaa, University of Joensuu; Ilkka Kakko, Tatiana Glotova, Joensuu Science Park

Session 2

Viewing Knowledge-Intensive Business Services as Systems
Saara Brax, Helsinki University of Technology

Knowledge Flows in Complex Systems – Relevance to Knowledge-Intensive Organisations
Harri Laihonen, Tampere University of Technology

Knowledge Organizations: Rational and Creative Thinking in Strategic Decision Making
Linus Gudonavicius, Asta Savaneviciene, Kaunas University of Technology

Session 3

Conditions Influencing Knowledge Creation in the Early Stages of Research Networks
Johanna Still, University of Oulu

From Learning to Practice. New Strategies for Knowledge Management in the Digital Economy
Thomas Köhler, Dresden University of Technology

Distance Education Developing Knowledge Society
Ramune Ciarniene, Vilmante Kumpikaite, Kaunas University of Technology

Session 4

Designing Virtual Value Network for Risk Management Business Services
Riku Rikkola, University of Vaasa; Janne Ahonen, Päivi Mikkonen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; Josu Takala, University of Vaasa; Mika Hannula, Tampere University of Technology; Minna Räikkönen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Knowledge Acquisition Models of SMEs’ New Product Development Processes and the Role of Patent Information
Hanna Timonen, Eila Järvenpää, Helsinki University of Technology

Postmodern Knowledge Creation Approach in Software Product Development Companies
Majid Aramand, Tampere University of Technology

Session 5

Inter-Organizational Learning in Government Services
Derk Jan Kiewiet, Marjolein C. Achterkamp, University of Groningen

Learning in the Context of Entrepreneurial Marketing
Kimmo Kulmala, Mari Suoranta, University of Jyväskylä

Managing Knowledge in Business Networks
Marianne Kukko, Nina Helander, Pasi Virtanen, Terhi Yliniemi, Tampere University of Technology

Session 6

Challenges in the Diffusion Process of New Industrial Services in the Network of an OEM
Teemu Laine, Jari Paranko, Mikko Varila, Petri Suomala, Tampere University of Technology

Framework for Cost-Benefit-Sharing in Logistics Networks
Kristina Hirthammer, Siemens Transportation Systems Erlangen; Iwo Riha, Fraunhofer Institute of Material Flow and Logistics Dortmund

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems of First Tier Suppliers in a Networked Demand Chain
Jarno Hovi, Vesa Salminen, Lappeenranta University of Technology

Session 7

Innovationroom – a Service for SMEs to Cope with Virtual Innovation Teams
Marko Torkkeli, Lappeenranta University of Technology; Pasi Miettinen, Kouvola Region Federation of Municipalities

Designing Information Systems for Creative Problem Solving and Learning
Mikko Ahonen, University of Tampere

Modelling and Measuring Learning Capabilities: The Case of Architectural and Engineering Medium-Sized Enterprises
Jan Waalkens, René Jorna, Theo Postma, University of Groningen

Session 8

Translating Knowledge Resources into Performance Breakthrough: Ducati’s Turnaround
Antonio Lerro, University of Basilicata, University of San Marino; Giovanni Schiuma, University of Basilicata, CBP Cranfield School of Management

Identifying of Information Needs in Seasonal Management
Vilma Vuori, Virpi Pirttimäki, Tampere University of Technology

Gathering Information in the Digital Age Using the Semantic Web
Philip S Nitse, Kevin R Parker, Idaho State University

Session 9

Boundaries between Knowledge Domains of Professional Groups in Knowledge Intensive Organizations: A Communication Perspective
Matti Koivuaho, Tampere University of Technology

The Communication Competence of Leaders in a Knowledge-Based Organization
Maijastiina Rouhiainen, University of Jyväskylä

Developing Virtual Communities in Lithuania
Rimantas Gatautis, Valdas Pukas, Kaunas University of Technology

Session 10

Integrating Outside Specialists into Product Development Project
Teemu Surakka, Helsinki University of Technology

Outsourcing a Business Intelligence Function
Juha Salonen, Virpi Pirttimäki, Tampere University of Technology

Factors of Successful Realization of Business Information Projects in Russia
Andrei Gagarin, Andrei Mirolioubov, St.-Petersburg State Polytechnical University