Background and Foreground Knowledge in knowledge management

In this paper we propose a new dynamic model for knowledge in knowledge management. To analyze problems and relevant restrictions, two well-accepted knowledge representation models are discussed. The new model, Executable Knowledge Model (EKM), can distinguish foreground and background knowledge and it defines a determinable boundary for executable and non-executable knowledge in knowledge management. This model provides strong executable and testable properties of knowledge in knowledge management to guide further knowledge management development.