Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Péter Szmodics Author-Workplace-Name: Corvinus University of Budapest Title: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND VALUE CREATION Abstract: Understanding the role of knowledge-based processes is one of the key elements to correctly interpret the possible value chains within the organisations. The current researchïs aim is to introduce a pragmatic approach about how to manage knowledge effectively. As a general introduction the related standards and best practices will be introduced. After gaining a common understanding about the domain, a holistic framework is collated. 100 company representatives (Hungarians and non-Hungarians) were asked about the followings: process management, knowledge management, strategy and their connection with value creation. The respondents provided a summary about their own attitude and their organisationïs current status. Evaluating the standards against the answers allows a detailed gap analysis what covers both the technical and the human aspects. Although the exploration of the knowledge management is complex, especially from this point of view, the results may provide a coherent composition of the crucial factors already at preliminary stage. Collecting the components helps with indicating the relevance of the domain, and shows those sub-areas what require more attention by pinpointing the possible value creating opportunities or barriers. The research has dual-purpose: it presents the theoretical background and it gives a practical guideline. Creation-Date: 20151015 Publication-Status: Published in Challenges in economic and technological development - Conference Proceedings, 15-16 October 2015, ISBN 978-963-358-100-1, University of Miskolc File-URL: http://tmp.gtk.uni-miskolc.hu/pdf/mic/etpdsw/18.pdf File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:mic:etpdsw:19