In a nutshell, thatâs why intelligence is the most valuable asset we possess and why knowledge management is integral to business success. The importance of strategies used for capturing, sharing and applying knowledge cannot be overstressed. Hereâs how companies can harness this and bag benefit. 1. Knowledge Management Streamlines Day-to-Day Operations. It is most often said that power is gained by sharing knowledge.
Poison oak: Skin inflammation that results from contact with the poison oak plant. Chemicals produced by this plant cause an immune reaction, producing redness, itching, and blistering of the skin. Treatment involves use of topical medication. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012.
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac facts. 1  Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants than can cause an itchy rash upon contact. 2  A substance called urushiol, found in these plants, causes the rash. 3  The rash is not contagious.4  The rash usually disappears in one to three weeks.icture of poison ivy. Poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) grows as a vine or shrub, and it is found in the western United States and British Columbia. It also has a leaf arrangement similar to poison ivy, with clusters of three leaflets. The leaves may sometimes resemble true oak leaves.