Knowledge-Based SystemsA knowledge-based system is a computer program that reasons and uses knowledge to solve complex problems. Traditionally, computers have solved complex problems using arithmetic algorithms created by programmers. With knowledge-based systems, human knowledge is captured and embedded explicitly within a program in a symbolic format.
Expressing knowledge as rules and heuristics has two particular advantages over previous software development technology. Not only can explicit knowledge be trapped in the computer, but so can implicit knowledge, which is useful and potentially very profitable. The other advantage is that knowledge that exists in the form of rules can be captured in that form, without having to be converted by teams of analysts and programmers into data definitions and procedures.
Types of SystemsOne way that knowledge-based systems can be classified is by the kind of conclusions they produce. Some interpret the available evidence and produce diagnoses-for example, to explain the reason for a machine breakdown. Others interpret the available evidence but offer a prediction, such as the likelihood of a particular applicant for a loan becoming a slow-payer or a defaulter. Some systems address design questions, proposing the form or layout of a product or the configuration of components. Some are related to industrial engineering matters such as the procedure for assembling the components.However, not all knowledge-based systems are so ambitious. Many merely use the captured rules to determine to which class a particular example belongs. For example, a system might determine whether a particular person is, or is not, entitled to a particular government benefit, an entry visa, or permanent residence.
Computer-aided Design (CAD)/Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) Virtual Reality systems Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) Investment workstations
According to the book Management Information Systems by Ken Laudon and Jane Laudon, it is an example of Knowledge Work Systems.
An advantage of a knowledge work system is the ability to leverage that knowledge against your competitors. A disadvantage is the fact that the knowledge workers can leave your organization at any time.
knowledge work is subject to management good management can be change the productivity of knowledge work.the focus is on mental work rather than manual work or clerical work.out put of knowledge work is some form of information,concentration and attention are hall marks(characteristics)of knowledge work.they are limiting factors mare than time.
Not to my knowledge, well i hope not, i work with it everyday :/
Learning and Knowledge is an example of
Science is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge.
Science is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge.
Science is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge.
Rubbing your hands together.
OAS(office automation system)is based on worker who share information and not creating new knowledge. (word processing,emel,spreadsheet) KWS(knowledge work system)is a system that aid professional worker such as scientist,engineer to develop new knowledge in and organization (computer-aided design system,virtual system)
Knowledge work systems and office automation systems serve the information needs at the knowledge level of the organization. , where as office automation systems primary aid data workers (although they are also used extensively by knowledge workers)
Usually, yes they are. An Knowledge base system is used to sort out a ll database of knowledge by asking a series of simply question to get the answer you need. An expert system operates basically the same way.The only difference might be in that an expert system tends to be a little smarter and anticipate the answer by software routines that will reject sections of knowledge you dont' need - while a knowledge base system can do that - but is normally not more than a Search engine that tries to narrow done your possible choices until you arrive at the one good answer..