Information Systems and Knowledge Management: Theoretical Perspective of Associated Interconnection

It is already acknowledged that recent advancements in information technology, particularly in information systems, have significantly transformed business and organizational practices in different ways. Specifically, it presents various opportunities and challenges that influence how data is transformed into information and subsequently into knowledge. Such context provides numerous ways for managing the environment for such conversions, potentially boosting both individuals and organizations productivity. Due to the continuing development of information systems, knowledge has become much more valuable assets than in the past, as new concepts of knowledge information systems should be intensively approached. This article explores the interactions, links and approaches between knowledge management and information systems. The used research methodology is based on a multi-step search strategy implemented to ensure a thorough collection of relevant literature, meant to gather, analyze and synthesize existing knowledge management and information systems research. Despite the various debates and perspectives surrounding Information Systems (IS) and Knowledge Management (KM), this article has shown that, although these concepts are not new in the academic field, their integration has only recently raised attention as organizations increasingly acknowledge the significance of effective knowledge management.