Knowledge Management for the Circular Economy

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Author(s): Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 18
Source title: Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Neeta Baporikar (Independent Researcher & Consultant, SP Pune University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5116-5.ch027

Keywords: Business & Management / Business Science Reference / Economics & Economic Theory / Entrepreneurship

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The place of knowledge management in ensuring effective transition into a circular economy by developing a circular business model as an alternative to the conventional linear economic model is under-investigated. Knowledge coordination, creation, and dissemination capability of a firm are important in developing the green industry and offering new job opportunities. This chapter adopted a literature review approach to establish the link between knowledge management and transition into a circular economy. Findings show that the firm's eco-innovation process depends largely on strategic knowledge management. Therefore, systems understanding and self-motivated creativity are essential professional knowledge levels in developing circular business models for sustainability. Hence, firms need to enhance the knowledge-based for continuous business process improvement, eco-efficiency, and eco-innovation.

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