Because Knowledge Management Is Central to How Well a Firm

question 85

Multiple Choice

Because knowledge management is central to how well a firm functions, it is important to know that knowledge is:

• A)​Critical to the firm only if it is explicit knowledge.
• B)​Implicit if it can be written down to be transferred.
• C) ​Explicit if its acquisition requires hands-on practice.
• D) ​Harder to transfer and learn if it is implicit.

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Definitions:

Receptor

(1) In cell biology, a molecule on the surface of a

Clathrin

A protein that plays a critical role in the formation of coated vesicles, involved in the transport of molecules within cells.

Amphipathic

Refers to molecules having both hydrophobic (water-repelling) and hydrophilic (water-attracting) parts, enabling interactions with both water and lipids.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid found in the blood that is essential for building cells but can lead to heart disease if levels are too high.