This course enables to learn about the Evolution of Knowledge management, be familiar with tools, be exposed to applications, and be familiar with some case studies.
Course Description
This course introduces fundamental concept of knowledge and different l issues in managing the knowledge
S1:S1[9]
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An Introduction to Knowledge Management, The foundations of knowledge management, Cultural issues, Technology applications organizational concepts and processes, Management aspects, decision support systems
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The Evolution of Knowledge management: From Information Management to Knowledge Management, Key Challenges Facing the Evolution of Knowledge Management, Ethics for Knowledge Management
S2:S2[9]
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Organization and Knowledge Management, Building the Learning Organization. Knowledge Markets: Cooperation among Distributed Technical Specialists, Tacit Knowledge and Quality Assurance
S3:S3[10]
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Telecommunications and Networks in Knowledge Management, Internet Search Engines and Knowledge Management, Information Technology in Support of Knowledge Management
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Knowledge Management and Vocabulary Control, Information Mapping in Information Retrieval, Information Coding in the Internet Environment, Repackaging Information
S4:S4[8]
1
Components of a Knowledge Strategy - Case Studies (From Library to Knowledge Center, Knowledge Management in the Health Sciences, Knowledge Management in Developing Countries)
S5:S5[9]
References
1.
Srikantaiah. T. K., Koenig, M., “Knowledge Management for the Information Professional” Information Today, Inc., 2000
2.
Nonaka, I., Takeuchi, H., “The Knowledge-Creating Company: How Japanese Companies Create the Dynamics of Innovation”, Oxford University Press, 1995
Labrotary Work
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to