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knowledge-based simulations, and problem assessments. Expertise-
based intuition can be defined as the rapid generation of single decision
options through domain-specific knowledge and pattern recognition.
26.5 Model Application
26.5.1 Relationship between Tacit and Explicit Knowledge
Although the characteristics and descriptions of explicit knowledge
are clear, the term “tacit knowledge” carries different shades of mean-
ing. It has been considered as inseparable from human activity and
embedded knowledge (Orlikowski, 2002). Furthermore, stages of
knowledge management include collecting, storing, making, and
using the information (Märtensson, 2000). e main characteristics
for tacit knowledge have been descr ...