James M. & Michael A. 
Knowledge Management and Competitive Advantage: Issues and Potential Solutions [PDF ebook] 

Knowledge is a significant organizational resource. In order to build and sustain a competitive advantage, this knowledge must be protected within an organization’s core businesses from discovery by competitors. Knowledge Management and Competitive Advantage: Issues and Potential Solutions examines current research in support of knowledge management by focusing on how knowledge resources can be used to create and sustain competitive advantages. By combining imitation and innovation theories, this book is a vital resource for information system and management professionals, students, and researchers in order to achieve an organization’s competitive advantage.