Possibilities of using knowledge engineering in knowledge management possibilities of using knowledge engineering in knowledge management

Purpose: The main goal is to discuss using some methods of knowledge engineering in knowledge management (to improve knowledge management). Design/methodology/approach: The article presents the possibilities of using knowledge engineering in knowledge management in three areas. The first is the codification of knowledge in order to create an ontological knowledge base. The second concerns the use of methods applied by knowledge engineering in the field of knowledge acquisition. The third area presents a more forward-looking approach – the proposal to apply a formal verification of knowledge before its final recording in the form of text regulations or guidelines. Findings: Based on the presented literature research it is possible to indicate knowledge engineering approaches that can be used in knowledge management, in particular in the field of codification of knowledge, acquisition of knowledge and formulation of knowledge having the nature of legal regulations or guidelines. Originality/value: The author's main goal is not to discuss the well-known role of information systems in supporting knowledge management. The author proposes to look at both fields from the point of view of the specificity of the applied methods. The article can be useful for people responsible for knowledge management in the organization.