Essays on Knowledge Management

Why do some knowledge-based organizations perform well in terms of innovation but less well in terms of efficiencyTo what extent can information systems help to redress this balance? ABSTRACT In this paper, focus will be given on analysing how an innovative organisation can be in-efficient. …

Introduction Knowledge itself is an abstract concept but its application can be seen in every walk of life. Knowledge and innovation go hand in hand and together they generate success for the development of any society. Knowledge accumulation creates value and it is this wealth …

Introduction The purpose of the research study was to find issues which team managers face regarding knowledge management in teams having transient work force. The study focuses on London Borough. The temporary workers need some specific knowledge and training before they get on to the …

Introduction Knowledge is a powerful weapon for any institution, whether belonging to business, politics, social work or art. It plays a vital role in the functioning of any organisation, especially if the organisation is a business organisation seeking to take maximum advantage of the knowledge …

INTRODUCTION KM is a discipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying, managing, and sharing all of an enterprise’s information assets, including database, documents, policies and procedures, as well as unarticulated expertise and experience resident in individual workers (Wickramasinghe, 2003). There are many dimensions around …

1. INTRODUCTION Fiol and Lyles (1985) describe organizational learning, as being the process wherein organizations being cognitive enterprises, have the capability to accumulate information regarding their own actions, understand the effects against those of alternatives, then adopt the most relevant action in relation to future …

Abstract By evaluating the core policies and strategies of the NHS in the United Kingdom one can evaluate if these are aligned to the knowledge management and customer knowledge management objectives in a learning organization. The discussion will first approach the theoretical bases for these …

Introduction Today, oil and gas companies around the world are not just professional organizations who specialize in mechanical drilling and extraction processes. Increased oil demands and the need for improved productivity have forced these organizations into new methods and knowledge intensive approaches. For instance information …

The first step includes the appointment of the knowledge management system objectives. This stage includes both long-term and short-term goals which should solve exact business problems. You also have to anticipate the final state of the plan realization.

Prussia core tenet of any organizational learning project is that without detecting and correcting errors in “what we know” and “how we learn,” an organization’s knowledge deteriorates, becomes obsolete, and can result in “bad” decisions. Because systematic attention to knowledge management is relatively recent, it …

Knowledge, in the contemporary business world is seen as a key resource, and it is what leads to innovation and growth. Moreover, it can be used as a means to gaining competitive advantage. In simple terms, knowledge management refers to the creating, organizing, storing and …

Examination Paper of Semester III IIBM Institute of Business Management Semester-III Examination Paper Knowledge Management Section A: Objective Type (30 marks) • • • This section consists of Mixed Type questions & Short Answer type questions. Answer all the questions. Part One questions carry 1 …

In his posting “Tacit vs. Explicit Knowledge” Gerald has explained the main differences between the two type of information and their importance. According to Gerald tacit knowledge is the primary factor, which contributes in the development of the competitive advantage of a company. Therefore it …

Journal of Knowledge Management Emerald Article: A critical review of knowledge management as a management tool Maria Martensson Article information: To cite this document: Maria Martensson, (2000),”A critical review of knowledge management as a management tool”, Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 4 Iss: 3 pp. …

Managing the Fizz The People Element of Knowledge Management We are now in the knowledge era, or information age, where radical change will challenge our traditional paradigms of organisation structure, industry structure and product/service definitions. This ‘new world of business’ is characterised by high levels …