Aspects Of Knowledge Management Research Articles

A literature-based review on potentials and constraints in the implementation of the sustainable development goals

Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed by Heads of Government in 2015 represent a major multilateral effort to shift the world towards more sustainable and resilient pathways, also taking into account the needs of developing countries. The SDG Agenda calls for a global partnership – at all levels – between all countries and stakeholders who need to work together to achieve the goals and targets, including a broad spectrum of actors such as multinational businesses, local governments, regional and international bodies, and civil society organizations. The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of the literature and develop a novel framework in order to tackle the barriers and challenges to operationalize and monitor the implementation of the SDGs. To achieve this, this paper reports on a state-of-the-art review of the SDGs, with a particular emphasis on their applications and linkages with sustainability science and aspects of knowledge management. This paper also reviews the rationale and aims of the Sustainable Development Goals, outlines some of the problems and barriers related to their implementation, and presents some areas which deserve future attention. Ultimately, this paper seeks to uncover the various gaps and suggests some means via which some of challenges seen in the accomplishment of the 17 SDGs may be faced.

A Strategic Knowledge Management Approach to Circular Agribusiness

In this study, we construct a theoretical model for strategic knowledge management in the circular agribusiness industry. Previous studies lack an analysis of strategic knowledge management and sets of measures. Hence, this study applies the fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (known as fuzzy TOPSIS), and utilizes the interrelationship weights as a parameter to justify the weights and address important attributes. The results demonstrate that strategic knowledge management improves a firm’s competitive advantages through high-level management support. The theoretical and managerial implications are that high-level management support, firm performance, and knowledge management process cycles are the most important strategic knowledge management aspects for improving a firm’s performance in circular agribusiness.

Práticas do pensamento enxuto para a gestão estratégica da informação e do conhecimento

A aplicação dos princípios do Pensamento Enxuto (Lean Thinking) determina a estrutura e os processos nas organizações que, mediante a eliminação de desperdícios e iniciativas de melhoria contínua, buscam obter melhores níveis de produtividade e eficiência. Nesse cenário, os processos de gestão da informação e do conhecimento organizacional são relevantes, visto que o reconhecimento da importância estratégica da informação e a disseminação do conhecimento entre as diferentes funções da organização são fatores críticos para o alcance de desempenho superior. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo é identificar que práticas do Pensamento Enxuto são fatores facilitadores para a criação e disseminação de conhecimento organizacional. Trata-se de uma pesquisa com base em uma revisão bibliográfica da produção científica desenvolvida no período de 2007 a 2016 sobre estudos que abordaram aspectos da gestão de conhecimento organizacional em contextos de aplicação dos princípios do Pensamento Enxuto, depositados nas bases de dados Scopus, Lista–Ebsco, Emerald, Web of Science e Science Direct. O método adotado é o PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews). A revisão de literatura evidenciou a existência das seguintes práticas do Pensamento Enxuto, em suas aplicações, que facilitam a criação e disseminação de conhecimento organizacional: estrutura organizacional, autonomia, mecanismos de integração, replicação de conhecimento, ambidesteridade contextual, aprendizagem e uso de ferramentas Lean. As características identificadas nestas práticas tornam possíveis todas as fases do processo de conversão de conhecimento (processo SECI) e estimulam redes de interações nas quais o conhecimento é criado, compartilhado e utilizado pelas pessoas nos ambientes organizacionais. Ainda se concluiu que a aplicação dos princípios do Pensamento Enxuto, via de regra, possibilita ganhos de eficiência e produtividade, que são auferidos pela eliminação de desperdícios nos processos de trabalho e que promove o desenvolvimento de um contexto adequado para a gestão do conhecimento organizacional.

Knowledge Management Practice in Private Sector: Building the Way for Saudi Arabia Strategic Growth and Transformation To Knowledge-Based Economy

The Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and its growth objective is to be a major player in the global economy and moving toward a knowledge-based economy. To achieve its objectives, the private sector in various fields in KSA needs to be in line with country’s ambitious goal; Knowledge Management (KM) handling and readiness for the foreseen customer demand need to be in line with goals. This study presents a critical review to evaluate existing KM practice in the private sector in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to see the readiness of this sector to play an integral role of knowledge-based economy and support nation’s growth strategy. The paper will examine current states in term of how knowledge management is practiced in the country. This paper addressed various aspects of knowledge management ranges from the need of implementing knowledge management systems to the added value by deploying such systems. In addition, the review was discuss if the private sector is heading in the right direction, and coherent with KSA strategic goal by examining a sample of four major firms in private sector. The outcome of the sample reflected that the private sector is harmonized with KSA objective.

Geographic Skills of Elementary School Students in Solving Emergency Flood Response Problems

The purpose of this research is to get information from the student’s skill in which problem solving ability in emergency response of flood in their area, using quantitative descriptive research method to describe phenomenon of phenomenon that happened, by taking 100 students each education level become respondent 300 Student. Floods can be seen that students are accustomed to flooding, so they know what to do before the flood comes, such as lifting or adding durable goods, preparing rice for disaster and medicines that are considered very important and personal to the family. Knowledge of disaster mitigation in this aspect of school students’ knowledge is not appropriate already existed early because disaster in a region has unique characteristics. Activities undertaken aim to reduce the loss of property and human casualties due to hazards and ensure losses are also minimal in the event of a disaster. Includes readiness and mitigation. Similarly knowledge of waste, for knowledge management Aspects Student attitudes toward disaster preparedness can be seen from attitudes toward pre-disaster planning. The students’ attitude states that the plan, where they will stay when the floods come. Natural disasters often cause casualties, therefore need to be rescued in case of disaster, such as rescue action to be done. If a natural disaster has occurred, the first step to take is selfpreservation. Some rescue steps in case of disaster. People who work together in disasters, the role of parents is considered to have a wise attitude in predicting future disaster preparations to be faced. Therefore, parents need education and increase their awareness and understanding of the importance of disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Thus, messages on disaster risk reduction and preparedness on the environmental aspects of knowledge for students are informed of the factors that cause floods in their areas, and the physical and social environment impacts on them. Aspects of attitude, they know what to do and how tendency if the flood disaster comes. Finally, students are also able to solve problems in accordance with the ability to think tailored to the characteristics of the social environment of the family and society and the physical environment where he lived.

Gerencia, cultura organizacional y gestión del conocimiento en la administración financiera de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) en Venezuela

El objetivo de esta investigación es establecer una visión general de un aspecto fundamental de la gerencia, la cultura organizacional y la gestión del conocimiento dentro de la administración financiera, como lo es el acceso al financiamiento de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) en Venezuela, siendo este último un factor primordial para la gerencia. En este sentido, se realiza un abordaje documental desde diversas ópticas, con el propósito de visualizar un alto grado de cultura organizacional que se manifiesta en la gestión del conocimiento; ya que estas herramientas gerenciales pueden coadyuvar en cualquier momento que sea requerido por la gerencia en el acceso a los recursos financieros que puedan requerir las PYMES. Se puede concluir que las PYMES en Venezuela, al igual que en muchos países latinoamericanos, presentan dificultades para su supervivencia, por lo que requieren ser fortalecidas en el tiempo con técnicas y planes de financiamiento, partiendo de potenciar sus capacidades gerenciales y fortificando su cultura organizacional. Palabras clave: Cultura Organizacional, Gestión del conocimiento, Gerencia, Financiamiento, PYMES. URL: http://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/662

Metodologia para la Gestión del Conocimiento en las Mipymes Proveedoras de Autopartes

¿Qué tipo de metodología se puede establecer para la adecuada Gestión del conocimiento en las Mipymes proveedoras de autopartes? Es la pregunta cuya proposición es “Una metodología cuya transferencia del conocimiento involucre los diferentes aspectos de la gestión del conocimiento y de la cultura organizacional, puede repercutir de manera importante en la competitividad de las MiPYMES proveedoras de autopartes”. El objetivo fue la realización de una propuesta para el fortalecimiento de la competitividad a través de la gestión del conocimiento de las Mipymes. Se utilizó el método cualitativo con estudio de caso y la fenomenología, a través de entrevistas semi-estructuradas, observación, análisis de documentos, y el uso del programa para análisis de datos cualitativos ATLAS. Ti. En los resultados se detectaron serias debilidades en la transferencia del conocimiento de las empresas, no existe una metodología definida para lograr el aprendizaje organizacional, no existen motivantes ni indicadores base de medición, para lo anterior se propone una metodología de transferencia del conocimiento que pretende aportar al fortalecimiento de la competitividad de la MiPYMES en la que intervienen además de la cultura interna, varios factores como son asociaciones industriales del sector automotriz, centros de investigación y universidades.

Knowledge Exchange between Poland and Vietnam in Mining and Geology – the Status Quo and Future Development

From the beginning of the 21st century, knowledge exchange between Poland and Vietnam in mining and geology has been focusing in technology, education and training. Since years, Polish academic and commercial partners have been developing a close collaboration with Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited. Major outcomes of the collaboration are installations and operation of mining equipments and machines in Vietnamese mining companies, and excellent training programs for graduate and post graduate students and mining staff for both countries, etc. From aspects of knowledge management in globalization, the article highlights the outstanding outcomes of knowledge exchanges between the two countries, outlines cultural and economic challenges for the exchange and proposes some improvement in the future.

Five Ws and one H in knowledge management education

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss key aspects of knowledge management (KM) education in response to challenges posed by the necessity to improve KM as a discipline and an established professional field.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a systematic review of the current literature. This review was used as input in a recent panel held at the 2016 International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM). The paper brings together current literature with thought-provoking panelists’ presentations and subsequent debates with the audience.FindingsKM education from the “why, what, who, where and when” perspectives were first addressed and analyzed, and the end result was a reflection on “how” to approach KM education in the future.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper effectively underlines that, KM being a relatively new phenomenon, there is no clear consensus about roles that KM employees should play in an organization, what KM competencies and skills are needed, and where and when these should be obtained. Broad guidelines on how to approach KM education in the future may serve as a basis for further research.Practical implicationsThe study provides suggestions on how to place KM in adult education.Originality/valueThe paper tackles the research questions through an innovative combination of a systematic literature review and a panel discussion on the topic of KM and education. Overall, the paper provides a fresh view of the state of the art of knowledge and research on the topic and also shows the common vision of a group of KM researchers and educators.

Strategic Aspect of Knowledge Management

Abstract Background and Purpose: This paper analyses the strategic aspects of knowledge management in organizations in Serbia, from the theoretical and empirical point of view. In its theoretical part, the paper analyzes the latest literature in the fields of knowledge management, relations between communications strategyes and knowledge management, generations of knowledge management and organizational culture. Design/Methodology/Approach: In its empirical part, the paper deals with determining the level of knowledge management in Serbian organizations through diffrent generations of knowledge management, as well as the problem with explicit and tacit knowledge management. The hypotheses were tested using data colleted from organizatons in Serbia via questionnaire, which consisted of 50 questions to examine five key factors in knowledge management. Results: The results showed that out of 41 indicators, only eight are rated positively. Results of t-test indicate significant distinctions within factors affecting the quality of knowledge management, as well as differences in quality of explicit and tacit knowledge management, therefore they confirmed both hypotheses. Conclusion: The knowledge management projects in organizations in Serbia are initiated, as well as that belonging to the first generation of knowledge management can be defined.

Knowledge Sharing in Closed-Loop Supply Chain Management

In the recent decades, closed-loop supply chain has been studied extensively due to the increased concern on sustainable development. It integrates forward and reverse flows where the collaborative supply chain takes place. Knowledge management is one important part of an organization that can improve the effectiveness of the processes within the organization. Knowledge sharing is significant in a collaborative supply chain since it affects the organizational performance and competitive advantage. The complexity in closed-loop supply chain can be managed better by encouraging knowledge sharing among the supply chain members. This paper presents a conceptual framework to implement knowledge sharing in a closed-loop supply chain management, for improving the CLSC members’ performance. The success factors have been identified, and a framework has been presented, it consists of knowledge flows, management aspect and socio-technical aspect.

Looking Through a Social Lens: Conceptualising Social Aspects of Knowledge Management for Global Health Practitioners.

Knowledge management plays a critical role in global health. Global health practitioners require knowledge in every aspect of their jobs, and in resource-scarce contexts, practitioners must be able to rely on a knowledge management system to access the latest research and practice to ensure the highest quality of care. However, we suggest that there is a gap in the way knowledge management is primarily utilized in global health, namely, the systematic incorporation of human and social factors. In this paper, we briefly outline the evolution of knowledge management and then propose a conceptualization of knowledge management that incorporates human and social factors for use within a global health context. Our conceptualization of social knowledge management recognizes the importance of social capital, social learning, social software and platforms, and social networks, all within the context of a larger social system and driven by social benefit. We then outline the limitations and discuss future directions of our conceptualization, and suggest how this new conceptualization is essential for any global health practitioner in the business of managing knowledge.Significance for public healthManaging knowledge is essential for improving population health outcomes. Global health practitioners at all levels of the health system are bombarded with information related to best practices and guideline changes, among other relevant information to provide the best quality of care. Knowledge management, or the act of effectively using knowledge, has yet to capitalize on the power of social connections within the context of global health. While social elements have been incorporated into knowledge management activities, we suggest that systematically integrating key concepts that leverage social connections, such as social systems, social capital, social learning, and social software, will yield greater benefit with regard to health outcomes. As such, we outline a new conceptualization of knowledge management, focusing on the social aspects of the practice, and posit that such an approach can further the impact of global health interventions and is crucial for global health practitioners.

Knowledge Sharing as a Powerful Base for Management: Barriers and Solutions.

Knowledge or information sharing (KIS) is an important aspect of organizational knowledge management (KM). Several factors affect the KIS process. This study investigates KM from a managerial viewpoint using a theoretical model that was developed based on a literature review conducted to evaluate KIS. This model was then tested for validity and reliability using an expert panel. Finally, an analysis was conducted on data collected from a survey of top and midlevel managers at Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education covering knowledge sharing, its barriers, and solutions. More than 90% of managers believe that the most important barriers to implementing a KIS system are limitations brought about by specialized knowledge, a culture of independent working, nonstandard processes, and a lack of a proper system for KIS. The results suggest that a successful implementation of KM initiatives depends on a careful consideration of the organizational culture, employee education levels, and previous knowledge of the benefits of KM.

Knowledge management components in petrochemical industry: A case study

The purpose of present research is to measure the status of knowledge management in petrochemical companies at southern pars special energy economic zone in terms of employees. In terms of type, this is an applied research while it is a descriptive survey in terms of data collection method. Research population consists of 370 employees of active petrochemical companies in southern pars special energy economic zone. Relevant data were gathered by using Prost et al knowledge management questionnaire which were gathered with reliability ratio of 0.89 and analyzed by descriptive and inductive statistics (Kolmogorov – smirnov test, student T and freedman test). Research findings indicate that knowledge management in studied petrochemical companies enjoy a relatively proper status. Likewise, among knowledge management aspects, these companies have the best status in using knowledge and have the weakest status in knowledge development.

Modeling Dynamic Aspects of Sensitive Business Processes for Knowledge Localization

This paper introduces BPM4KI- a generic Business Process Meta-Model for Knowledge Identification, which encompasses a clear and semantically rich definition of Sensitive Business Processes (SBPs). This meta-model is well founded on «core» domain ontologies. It covers all aspects of business process modeling and knowledge management: the functional, organizational, behavioral, informational, intentional and knowledge perspectives. The aim of BPM4KI is to develop a rich and expressive graphical representation of SBPs in order to identify and localize the crucial knowledge that is mobilized and created by these processes. In this research work, we focus more specifically on the description of the « Functional Perspective», which represents the core dimension in SBP modeling, exploring the collaboration, interaction and knowledge aspects. Besides, we evaluate the relevance of some proposed concepts through a real SBP scenario from medical domain in the context of the organization of protection of the motor disabled people of Sfax-Tunisia (ASHMS).

Relative Contribution of Knowledge Technology Towards Knowledge Capture

Purpose: This paper tries to investigate the relationship as well as impact of Knowledge Technology (hard factor) along with leadership, organizational culture (soft factors) and their relative contribution especially Knowledge Technology towards Knowledge Capture. Design/Methodology/Approach: A questionnaire consisting of four psychometric instruments has been provided to respondents i.e., to workers and managers spread across various functional groups, managerial levels from six selected organizations operating in different sectors of the Indian economy. A total of 204 fully-filled questionnaires have been received both personally and through emails and digital forms. Data, regarding different aspects of Knowledge Worker viz., their leaders’ behaviors, organizational culture, Knowledge Technology, and Knowledge Capture were collected using questionnaire as given in the appendix. Data were statistically treated and analyzed using SPSS software package to obtain results for the stated purpose of the study. Findings: Out of the four principal components of leaders’ behaviors, mainly two categories of leadership behaviors viz., democratic practices and expectancy pressure of a leader significantly influence the Knowledge Capture. Knowledge Technology and organizational culture also influence Knowledge Capture. However, Knowledge Technology and Leadership play a significant but secondary role in Knowledge Capture, whereas Organizational Culture plays a primary role in Knowledge Capture. Laziness of employees and the expectancy pressure of a leader have a significant negative contribution towards Knowledge Capture. The soft factors influence Knowledge Capture more than hard factors. Research Limitations/Implications: The findings of this research study are relevant only to culture-specific so its applicability beyond Indian subcontinents may not be exact. The study tries to investigate the Knowledge Capture in six organizations operating in different sectors to make it more generalized though; the survey method has its own lacuna. Apart from its limitations, being empirical research on Knowledge Capture in India, the academicians as well as the practitioners may find it relevant and useful where there is a dearth of literature on Knowledge Capture. Practical Implications: Knowledge Workers prefer more democratic leadership practices in the dimension of Knowledge Capture with specific Knowledge Technology as per their requirements. Leaders should avoid expecting too much from the employees rather a leader should sit together with the employees and jointly set the targets. Incorporation of Knowledge Technology (user idiosyncrasy, contextuality of Knowledge and intimate connectivity between knowledge and user) is more important for Knowledge Capture. The organizations need to incorporate some incentive schemes for this specific Knowledge Management dimension to avoid laziness of Knowledge Workers. Originality/Value: This research study tried to incorporate the most demanding aspect of Knowledge Management involving an integrated, multi-disciplinary and systematic investigation on Knowledge Capture with a relatively unique method. Its findings are quite relevant as there is hardly any study on Knowledge Management in India, in general, and Knowledge Capture, in particular, involving hard and soft factors together.

The challenge of knowledge corruption in high velocity, turbulent environments

PurposeThis paper aims to explore a new concept of knowledge corruption (KC) within knowledge management with a focus on KC in high-velocity, turbulent environments (HVTEs) and its impact on business and military competitive advantage.Design/methodology/approachThe conceptual paper explores existing literature and then develops new models involving the impact of KC on knowledge transfer and the moderating variables of culture and leadership in HVTEs.FindingsSeveral new models are proposed including knowledge transfer and corruption in HVTEs with possible forms of KC, the relationships of variables in tacit knowledge transfer (TKT) and KC in HVTEs and organizational archetypes for TKT and KC.Research limitations/implicationsWhile the literature review provides a decent analysis of existing theories and models, the review is not exhaustive, and there may be alternative models and theories not covered.Practical implicationsThe development of new models and theories within the field of knowledge management on KC in HVTEs represents important practical knowledge for management to reduce KC within their organizations to improve more effective knowledge transfer for sustainable innovation and better decision-making.Originality/valueThis paper provides a new, unique look at aspects of knowledge management that are currently underserved. The concepts of KC and HVTEs represent original content within this field.

The current state of knowledge management activities in health facilities in Slovakia

The research article compares opinions of domestic and foreign authors concerning the most important knowledge management aspects through the application of which a certain model of KM implementation in a health facility is affected. Knowledge management is a discipline with a high potential for development because of highly qualified work in the health care sector, and because of changes that occur in the science itself, as well as in the surrounding social environment, requiring creation and constant sharing of knowledge. The main goal of the article is to evaluate the current state of knowledge management activities in the health facilities in Slovakia. The attention is focused on knowledge management process and its dynamics. A questionnaire distributed to the management representatives of 89 health facilities in Slovakia was used for data collection. To evaluate the questionnaire, descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were applied, and statistical significance was examined at the significance level of α=0.05 using t-test. The health facilities in Slovakia that were surveyed use codification strategy, which assumes the utilization of database information. Explicit knowledge is utilized, and knowledge workers’ priorities are not given emphasis in this strategy. Personalization strategy where knowledge is very closely linked to an individual and can only be disseminated by means of personal contact and the creation of a favorable culture is used very little and mostly in small-sized organizations. In the current health facility environment, the static model of knowledge management prevails, where the focus is primarily on existing knowledge, and on its ongoing use and replenishment using classic methods of acquisition and storage.

Key Factors for Knowledge Management: Pilot Study in IT SMEs

Importance of knowledge management lies in the fact that it could result in empowerment of individuals and organizationitself to accomplish activities effectively through organizing knowledge. Knowledge management is a major issue forhuman resources management. Organization, culture and information technology play crucial enabler for various aspects of knowledge management. Aim of this paper is to present findings on knowledge management and factors that contribute to its development. In the empirical part, research on small IT companies is presented. Data was analyzed using PLS-SEM techniques. Findings show that that personal factors, culture and technical factors are substantial predictors of knowledgemanagement, but informational factors do not directly predict knowledge management.

Investigating the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge management aspects and organizational performance of sepah bank in Ardabil province

The organization’s performance is considered as the qualitative and quantitative base of the development of any country. As long as the organizations do not conduct a survey to evaluate their knowledge assets, knowledge and organizational learning which are considered as the necessary parts of any organization, will not improve the performance and organizational development. Accordingly the aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge management aspects and organizational performance. The population of this study includes employees of Sepah Bank in Ardabil province branches, and sampling was conducted based on Morgan table which its number was equal to 169 and finally 164 questionnaires were analyzed. A questionnaire was used to collect the data and its reliability was investigated and has been approved using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The collected data were studied using modeling techniques, structural equation, and bootstrapping. All of the stages were calculated using Stata and Lisrel software. The results showed that knowledge management aspects (knowledge creation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing and application of knowledge) play a mediating role in the relationship between knowledge management and organizational performance.