Defining Knowledge in the Age of Society 5.0
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Swiss Journal of Business
Volume 80 (2026), Edition 1
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- Nomos, Baden-Baden
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- 2026
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- 2944-3741
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- 2944-3741
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Volume 80 (2026), Edition 1
Defining Knowledge in the Age of Society 5.0
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- ISSN-Print
- 2944-3741
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- 2944-3741
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The aim of this perspective contribution is to introduce the concept of responsible knowledge management (rKM) and its usefulness for implementing ethically accepted AI solutions in organizations. Illustrative examples are presented to demonstrate the latter. The article concludes with a series of research questions that serve as an outlook and inspiration for further reflection on rKM and ethically acceptable AI solutions in companies.
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