What are the three generations of knowledge management to date? What was the primary focus of each?

1. Use concept analysis to clarify the following terms:
a. Intellectual capital versus physical assets
b. Tacit knowledge versus explicit knowledge
c. Community of practice versus community of interest
2. “ Knowledge management is not anything new.” Would you argue that this
statement is largely true? Why or why not? Use historical antecedents to justify your
arguments.
3. What are the three generations of knowledge management to date? What was the
primary focus of each?
4. What are the different types of roles required for each of the above three
generations?