scholarly journals Validation as the Integral Part of a Knowledge Management Process

10.28945/2399 ◽  
2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria A. Mach ◽  
Mieczyslaw L. Owoc
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
The Other ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Organisational Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Validation

Observing new concepts in information technology, we pay attention to its impact on more effective supporting human and organisational knowledge. Knowledge management (KM) is one of such promising and intriguing concepts. Its goals and infrastructures are defined in different ways, therefore interdisciplinary approach seems to be useful. We have presented a short survey of theoretical concepts in management, marketing and decision theory, which were adapted by the theory of KM. On the other hand, knowledge validation (KV), defined as two procedures: verification and evaluation any form of knowledge, is aimed on assuring its quality. The paper discusses the crucial interrelationships between knowledge validation and management. The main goal of this work is positioning KV activities in the context of knowledge management process, emphasising usability of KV techniques during the whole process.

Managing Information Technology Component of Knowledge Management

2008 ◽  
pp. 2774-2795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adekunle Okunoye
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Organizational Variables ◽  
Information Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Knowledge Processes ◽  
Organizational Information

Information technology and social-cultural, organizational variables are considered major components to support knowledge processes in knowledge management. These components have to be carefully managed and be supported in balanced proportion for organization to create and retain greater value from their core competencies. The peculiar situation of developing countries, where there is lack of adequate information technology infrastructure, emphasizes the importance of strategic management of organizational information technology. Using a case study, we discuss the possibility of outsourcing the management of the information technology in order to have more focus on the other components in knowledge management.

Knowledge management process arrangements and their impact on innovation

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Kunzel Teixeira ◽  
Mirian Oliveira ◽  
Carla Maria Marques Curado
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Maximum Effect ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Knowledge Processes ◽  
Information Technology Companies

This study investigates the types of knowledge management process (KMP) arrangements firms adopt and how these arrangements relate to innovation. Data from 341 Brazilian and Portuguese information technology companies were analysed using a sequence of statistical treatments (factor analysis, cluster analysis and analysis of variance). The study adopts a perspective other than those of linear models to investigate the KMP arrangements applied by firms and their relation to innovation. The findings suggest that (1) firms adopt balanced KMP arrangements; (2) assuring a certain degree of knowledge application, firms can reach comparable levels of innovation by emphasizing either sharing or storage processes; knowledge sharing processes can compensate for lower levels of other knowledge processes and sustain better levels of innovation; and (3) investments in KMP tend to reach a maximum effect, from which innovation decelerates. The study focuses on the relationship between the KMPs and innovation in the information technology sector, thereby limiting generalization to other sectors. As a practical implication, knowledge managers are provided with information emphasizing the importance of controlling the investments and the organization of KMP arrangements aimed at innovation.

Implementing KM in an Information Technology Environment: A Practical Approach

2002 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 187-196
Author(s):  
Jayakrishnan Balachandran ◽  
Schubert Foo
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Knowledge Capture ◽  
Free Communication ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
International Bank ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
New Knowledge

The emergence of knowledge-based organisations has seen an emphasis shift in recognising people as the prime competitive asset and the push of management to nurture social capital within organisations. This supposedly produces an environment of openness, trust, and free communication, thereby leading to greater knowledge sharing among organisational members. A well-managed knowledge management process helps to create and sustain knowledge capture, sharing, and creation of new knowledge. This paper traces the development of a knowledge management framework in an information technology environment of an international bank, focussing on the process, derivation, and implementation of the framework and presents the important lessons learnt along the way.

scholarly journals Inter-Organisational Knowledge Transfer Process Model

2011 ◽  
pp. 641-648
Author(s):  
Shizhong Chen ◽  
Yanqing Duan ◽  
John S. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Transfer Process ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Organisational Knowledge ◽  
Technology And Economy

Knowledge management (KM) is an emerging discipline (Ives, Torrey & Gordon, 1997) and characterised by four processes: generation, codification, transfer, and application (Alavi & Leidner, 2001). Completing the loop, knowledge transfer is regarded as a precursor to knowledge creation (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 1995) and thus forms an essential part of the knowledge management process. The understanding of how knowledge is transferred is very important for explaining the evolution and change in institutions, organisations, technology, and economy. However, knowledge transfer is often found to be laborious, time consuming, complicated, and difficult to understand (Huber, 2001; Szulanski, 2000). It has received negligible systematic attention (Huber, 2001; Szulanski, 2000), thus we know little about it (Huber, 2001). However, some literature, such as Davenport and Prusak (1998) and Shariq (1999), has attempted to address knowledge transfer within an organisation, but studies on inter-organisational knowledge transfer are still much neglected. An emergent view is that it may be beneficial for organisations if more research can be done to help them understand and, thus, to improve their inter-organisational knowledge transfer process. Therefore, this article aims to provide an overview of the inter-organisational knowledge transfer and its related literature and present a proposed inter-organisational knowledge transfer process model based on theoretical and empirical studies.

scholarly journals Inter-Organisational Knowledge Transfer Process Model

2011 ◽  
pp. 239-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shizhong Chen ◽  
Yanqing Duan ◽  
John S. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Transfer Process ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Organisational Knowledge ◽  
Technology And Economy

Knowledge management (KM) is an emerging discipline (Ives, Torrey & Gordon, 1997) and characterised by four processes: generation, codification, transfer, and application (Alavi & Leidner, 2001). Completing the loop, knowledge transfer is regarded as a precursor to knowledge creation (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 1995) and thus forms an essential part of the knowledge management process. The understanding of how knowledge is transferred is very important for explaining the evolution and change in institutions, organisations, technology, and economy. However, knowledge transfer is often found to be laborious, time consuming, complicated, and difficult to understand (Huber, 2001; Szulanski, 2000). It has received negligible systematic attention (Huber, 2001; Szulanski, 2000), thus we know little about it (Huber, 2001). However, some literature, such as Davenport and Prusak (1998) and Shariq (1999), has attempted to address knowledge transfer within an organisation, but studies on inter-organisational knowledge transfer are still much neglected. An emergent view is that it may be beneficial for organisations if more research can be done to help them understand and, thus, to improve their inter-organisational knowledge transfer process. Therefore, this article aims to provide an overview of the inter-organisational knowledge transfer and its related literature and present a proposed inter-organisational knowledge transfer process model based on theoretical and empirical studies.

Managing Information Technology Component of Knowledge Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 2670-2679
Author(s):  
Adekunle Okunoye
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Organizational Variables ◽  
Information Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Knowledge Processes ◽  
Organizational Information

Information technology and social-cultural, organizational variables are considered major components to support knowledge processes in knowledge management. These components have to be carefully managed and be supported in balanced proportion for organization to create and retain greater value from their core competencies. The peculiar situation of developing countries, where there is lack of adequate information technology infrastructure, emphasizes the importance of strategic management of organizational information technology. Using a case study, we discuss the possibility of outsourcing the management of the information technology in order to have more focus on the other components in knowledge management.

scholarly journals Public management in the education sphere: Prospects for realizing human capital in the development of knowledge management technologies

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-172
Author(s):  
Salah GAD ◽  
Nagwa Babiker Abdalla YOUSIF
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Management Process

The study aims to form and test a knowledge management model for universities, which made it possible to identify the most influential factors and their relationship with knowledge management processes. The sample of the study (N = 100) included members of the administrations of the United Arab Emirates universities, senior students (graduate students) and teachers. The data were collected based on a Google Forms questionnaire (65 questions). The model includes 6 main factors: leadership, organizational culture, organizational structure, human resources, information technology, measurement and control. It is assumed that the favourable influence of these factors will contribute to the effective implementation of the knowledge management process. Statistical analysis of the collected data was performed in SPSS and EViews. The model was verified with the help of the root-mean-square error of approximation. The factors "organizational culture", "human resources", "organizational structure", as the processes of creation, storage and use of information demonstrate the highest degree of compliance (value is 0.5 and below). Internal consistency was checked by calculating Cronbach's alpha (total Cronbach alpha is 0.97). To assess the existing relationships between the processes and factors of knowledge management, an analysis of Spearman's ρ correlation was performed (confidence level is 99%). The findings of the study show that the factor "organizational culture" has the greatest impact on the process of creating knowledge, and the factor of the organizational structure considerably affects knowledge management. It has been concluded that information technology is the least influential factor in the knowledge management process. The model demonstrates that the greatest influence of the “leadership” factor can be observed in the context of the process of applying knowledge. The validity of the model makes it possible to argue that it can be used as a public policy tool for the implementation of knowledge management initiatives in universities. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that on the basis of the model described in the study, it is possible to perform a preliminary assessment of the knowledge assets of universities in order to improve the process of knowledge transfer in education and research. The model will provide university administrations with an opportunity to identify areas for improvement in order for the knowledge management process to be more effective, which ultimately should result in the creation of human capital that meets modern needs.

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