KM Model Comparison Matrix

This table provides a comparison the the characteristics of two knowledge management models proposed by Verne Morland: 1) the Personal Communication Model and 2) the Information Processing Model (see definitions).

CRITERIA INFORMATION
     PROCESSING     
MODEL
PERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
MODEL
Knowledge
Definition
Independent,
Elemental
Interdependent,
Integral
Delivery
Leverage
1 : 103 1 : 100
Contextual
Richness
Lower Higher
Innovation
Potential
Lower Higher
Asset
Stability
High Moderate
Value
Over Time
Decreasing ?
Cost
Over Time
Increasing
(Maintenance)
Increasing
(Wage Inflation)

©D. Verne Morland, 2003.