Publishing articles, reports with the intention of misinforming others has being around for centuries. Business firms have established position to make statements about social worlds that function as true such as press releases and annual financial reports. Thus, information published by these companies are treated with high degree of trustworthiness which in return companies use to mislead customers, investors and Governments in order to maximize profit. The essay will look at the recent Volkswagen scandal as a case study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Fake News, Knowledge Management and Volkswagen case study
- Fake News and Knowledge Management
- Objective Truth
- Knowledge Management
- Volkswagen case study
- Volkswagen Scandal
- SEC! Model and Knowledge Creation Cycle
- Volkswagen Scandal: Case Study
- Discussion and Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This case study examines the relationship between Fake News, knowledge management, and the Volkswagen scandal. The work explores the concept of "Fake News" in the context of knowledge manipulation and examines the role of objective truth in knowledge management. Furthermore, the author analyzes the Volkswagen scandal using a knowledge management framework, specifically the SECI model and the Knowledge Creation Cycle.
- The nature and impact of Fake News in contemporary society
- The role of objective truth in knowledge management
- The ethical implications of knowledge manipulation in business
- An analysis of the Volkswagen scandal through the lens of knowledge management
- The interplay between capitalism, democracy, and ethical business practices
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Fake News, Knowledge Management and Volkswagen case study: This introductory chapter defines the concept of "Fake News" and discusses its relevance to knowledge management. It highlights the inherent subjectivity of knowledge and explores the potential for knowledge manipulation in both social media and corporate settings.
- Fake News and Knowledge Management: This chapter delves into the complexities of objective truth and its relevance to knowledge management. It examines different perspectives on objectivity and explores the relationship between knowledge production and power dynamics.
- Objective Truth: This section examines the debate surrounding objective truth and its implications for knowledge management. It presents opposing views on the existence and knowability of objective truth, including arguments based on postmodernist and critical theory perspectives.
- Knowledge Management: This section defines knowledge management and explores its potential for both positive and negative outcomes. It highlights the possibility of knowledge manipulation within organizations and examines the role of power dynamics in shaping knowledge creation and dissemination.
- Volkswagen case study: This chapter presents a detailed analysis of the Volkswagen scandal, using the SECI model and the Knowledge Creation Cycle to demonstrate how the company manipulated knowledge to achieve its objectives.
- Volkswagen Scandal: This section provides a comprehensive overview of the Volkswagen scandal, including the company's actions, motivations, and consequences. It highlights the deliberate dissemination of false information about emissions levels and the impact on consumers, regulators, and the company's reputation.
- SEC! Model and Knowledge Creation Cycle: This section applies the SECI model and the Knowledge Creation Cycle to analyze how Volkswagen created and disseminated false knowledge. It examines how tacit and explicit knowledge were manipulated to mislead stakeholders.
- Volkswagen Scandal: Case Study: This section offers a deeper examination of the Volkswagen scandal, exploring the specific mechanisms by which the company manipulated knowledge, the individuals involved, and the broader implications for business ethics and knowledge management.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this work include Fake News, knowledge management, objective truth, knowledge manipulation, corporate social responsibility, the SECI model, the Knowledge Creation Cycle, and the Volkswagen scandal. The text delves into the ethical implications of knowledge manipulation, particularly in the context of corporate culture and the potential for profit-driven deception.
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- Farah Shire (Author), 2018, Fake News, Knowledge Management and Volkswagen case study, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/441838