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The definition of knowledge according to the Oxford dictionary, as stated on Wikipedia is: "Knowledge is defined as (i) expertise, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject; (ii) what is known in a particular field or in total; facts and information; or (iii) be absolutely certain or sure about something". It can also be described as an "acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation, familiarity or conversance". =====

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We believe that the process of knowledge is attained through experience or an understanding of something specific; for example going to school. We gain knowledge of accounting because we learned it from attending class; this allows us to gain the knowledge and expertise to get a job at an accounting firm where we will hopefully suceed. Knowledge is being able to retain and recall information which was previously learned or experienced by the individual. "Both knowledge and information consist of true statements, but knowledge is information that has a purpose or use." =====

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Knowledge is ones own understanding of "data, informational experience, and individual interpretation," and can be broken down into Tacit and Explicit knowledge. Tacit knowledge is described as "subjective insights, intuitions and hunches...furthermore, tacit knowledge is deeply rooted in an individual's action and experience, as well as in the ideals, values or emotions he or she embraces. It consists of beliefs, perceptions, values, emotions and shapes the way we percieve the world around us." It is considered to be knowledge that 'you just know' and is subconsciously understood yet difficult to articulate. "Explicit knowledge can be tracked and codified in manuals, directories, and procedures." Explicit knowledge can be precisely articulated and replicated, as well as shared amongst one another; for example, being able to comprise a textbook. =====

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Knowledge is considered a fact or state of knowing, and resides inside the user. We all have knowledge of something, for example one may have knowledge about dance, therefore that knowledge resides within them. We believe that knowledge is dependant on who the person is and is also based on individual interpretation. Each person has a different point of view on what they consider to be knowledge. "Knowledge is attained through experience and understanding," and each individual has their own set of knowledge relating to things they are familiar with, or have learned in the past. =====

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As stated above, knowledge is a fact or a state of knowing that resides within us, we feel that this has everything to do with it being tangible. Stated in the article Making Knowledge Tangible, "the concept of 'tangibility' refers to being able to handle and manipulate knowledge, and not simply see it." We feel that, as students, we do that every day while learning new material through different courses, online reading and social aspects. We are taught a concept and then are later reminded to ensure that we understand what we have learned. Through exams and tests, we are able to demonstrate what we have learned, allowing it to be tangible and not something that lays dormant. Although some people may think that things such as a textbook contain knowledge, it is our opinion that this text is only a product of someone else's knowledge. It is not until we have read and absorbed what the text is saying and begun to apply it in our daily life, that it can become knowledge of our own. Knowledge is intangible, boundary less, and dynamic, and if not used at a specific time and in a specific place, it is of no value. It is simply data. =====

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According to the article, "The Concept of 'Ba'", the term 'Ba' means a shared space for emerging relationships, where it provides a platform for advancing individual and /or collective knowledge. This concept resonates with us because we understand that knowledge is information that serves a purpose, for which is used to advance our collective knowledge and is gained through our own experiences or through the experiences of others in which we can learn from and grow ourselves. It takes the stages of internalization, externalization, socialization, and combination before explicit knowledge can be considered a product of ba. There are also four types of ba called originating, interacting, exercising and cyber. Originating ba is where individuals share feelings and experiences. Interacting ba is the time when tacit knowledge is made explict, taking place in the externallization stage. Cyber ba is interaction in a virtual world, a place where old explicit knowledge will be combined with new. Exercising ba is the conversion of the newly found explicit knowledge into internal tacit knowledge, this is known as the internalization phase. =====

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