Authors: Singh, Neha; Racherla, Pradeep; Hu, Clark

Source: Event Management, Volume 11, Numbers 1-2, 2008 , pp. 71-80(10)

Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation

Abstract:

Knowledge has been viewed as one of the most important resources in organizations. Organizations are seen as knowledge creating entities where managing and sharing this knowledge is considered as the fundamental basis for creating sustainable competitive advantages. A consequence of this realization is the tremendous growth in various methodologies and tools to manage organizational knowledge for the benefit of the organization. Ontologies are major tools that enable management of vast amounts of data and information to create concrete knowledge structures, which aid users in exploring and understanding domain knowledge. The objectives of this article are: (1) to review the theoretical background of ontology and knowledge mapping, and (2) to present the procedures of constructing ontology for the domain of safety and security in event management. The ontology forms the basis to develop eSAFE (online knowledge-based system for safe festivals and events), a platform for event and festival management professionals to share and advance their domain knowledge. The ontology provides a platform for knowledge mapping and knowledge search and retrieval.

Keywords: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT; ONTOLOGY; KNOWLEDGE MAPPING; ESAFE AND PROTEGE

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3727/152599508783943264

Publication date: 2008-03-01

More about this publication?

• Event Management, an International Journal, intends to meet the research and analytic needs of a rapidly growing profession focused on events. This field has developed in size and impact globally to become a major business with numerous dedicated facilities, and a large-scale generator of tourism. The field encompasses meetings, conventions, festivals, expositions, sport and other special events. Event management is also of considerable importance to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations in a pursuit of a variety of goals, including fund-raising, the fostering of causes, and community development.

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