Enterprise knowledge modelling: Domains and aspects

Abstract

The paper presents the Knowledge-based Enterprise framework aimed for the analysis of knowledge management and development of an Enterprise knowledge base. The approaches concerning the modelling of enterprise domains and aspects are presented and used for the development of the concept of Enterprise Knowledge Component. The Enterprise knowledge component (B, T, K) is defined as a composition of 3 obligatory parts: knowledge management methods (K), the knowledge about IT (T) services and tools, and business management knowledge (B). The formal modelling structure - the Enterprise Knowledge Space (B, T, K) is constructed for the refinement of the hierarchy of enterprise knowledge items. The Knowledge-based Enterprise framework is represented as modified Value Chain Model including the knowledge management layer and IT component. The major knowledge subsets of the enterprise knowledge base are identified.