Knowledge Management in Virtual Organizations

This paper attempts to clarify knowledge management in virtual organizations. As a result, first of all, the present paper describes the concept of virtual organization and its related concepts. In the next step, knowledge management is described. Then, knowledge management in virtual organizations is clarified. Thereafter, this paper illustrates the important role of information and communication technologies in virtual organizations which facilitate knowledge sharing among personnel a nd partners; and make various partners operate as an integrated system. Moreover, this paper provides further insight, for managers of organizations, on investing in information and communication technologies which contribute to organizational superior outcomes.