Definition Of Knowledge Management Research Articles

Analysis of the Potential for Resilience of Integrated Oil & Gas Operations in Brazil

Resilience is presented in literature as the capacity of a system to disarm, adapt and recover from unexpected events. Despite the increase of interest of industries and academia in the subject, there are a lack of models that describes the elements that condition and determines resilient performance. This article presents a knowledge model that characterizes intangibles which determine resilient responses and is a central piece in a data science strategy supporting monitoring and analysis of potential for resilience in high-risk industries. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this model was established using an integrative review of the literature and the contribution of experts from several areas. The potential for resilience is represented by a set of leading indicators that allows continuous monitoring of both static characteristics of complex operations and dynamic resource mobilization in the face of unexpected events. Knowledge engineering and data science techniques are applied to treat data from various sources. The established approach addresses several elements that are not traditionally explored in safety management systems, including those related to knowledge that determine resilient responses, as well as factors related to human, structural and relational capital that condition resilient performance. Results of the application of the model are presented, including how the analytical model supports the definition of knowledge management and safety investment strategies in oil and gas companies in Brazil. The approach supports the prioritization of actions and investments to promote safety and enable strategies to learn from accidents and positive conditions that make operations safer despite unpredictability in daily operational routine.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED AUTOMATED E-MATERIAL FORMATTING TOOL

Knowledge is a critical resource for scientific, academical and technological development. In a time of fast development and growth of a massive amount of information and big data, knowledge management (KM) has a crucial role in creating knowledge from data and information. Knowledge management discipline increases its popularity among other fast-developing disciplines as Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is important to understand how fields of science and technological research and development and knowledge management integrate into each other, cooperate, and support each other. Likewise, understanding theoretical bases in the practical use of knowledge management are crucial for learning and development use. The theoretical part of the publication shortly represents knowledge management theoretical basis. It is followed by a description of the case - artificial intelligence based automated e-material formatting tool development and research accompanying the development of the tool. The result part of the publication systematically represents knowledge management aspects in the case study. There are included knowledge management aspects as components of knowledge management definition, types, theories, approaches and methods in the case study. Thereby, the publication shows the cooperation of disciplines through the scope of the case study and could be used as a sample in the study process to understand and show knowledge management and knowledge management aspects in the research and development process.

COGNITIVE MODELING OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS IN THE TRAINING OF SPECIALISTS

The subject of research in this article is management in the training of specialists in project-oriented organizations, in particular, higher education institutions. The purpose of the work is to develop a cognitive model of management for the formation of educational programs in the training system. Objectives of the study: to consider the concepts and mechanisms of management of organizations; to form a cognitive model of the management mechanism; to consider system indicators of cognitive model; to analyze the structural features of the cognitive model. The following methods are used in the work: project management methodology (knowledge management areas), system approach, cognitive and graph models. Results. The article provides a definition of knowledge management, discusses the conditions under which the necessary and information will be available to perform tasks. The issue of consideration the specifics and features of the educational institution is discussed. Knowledge management methods are used in the construction of the educational process at the university. The main functions in the practical activities of the organization are given: mediation, export, internalization, cognition. Forms of practical implementation of management are also considered: educational organization, library and strategic awareness. The article also considers the possibility of the main provisions of the theory of management in the educational process, as improving the quality of training is the goal of any educational system. The article develops a cognitive model of the management mechanism, on the basis of cognitive analysis revealed useful patterns that reflect the influence of factors of different physical nature on the results of training. Conclusions. Cognitive modeling can be the key to rapidly improving the effectiveness of management in training. The classical approach to management requires a high level of employee involvement in relevant processes, as they need to identify knowledge, share it, record it and apply it. Cognitive modeling can reduce this requirement as it streamlines the processes of identifying, capturing, storing, and sharing knowledge. In addition, they increase the applicability of by offering appropriate context for the student. The accumulated experience of cognitive modeling of complex organizational management systems allows on a fundamental basis to approach the study of management mechanisms in the training of specialists. It is proposed to use the obtained results to configure management mechanisms in order to improve the quality of training.

Knowledge Management from the Eastern and Western perspectives: Literature Analysis

This paper provides an in-depth theoretical review and analysis for the concept of knowledge and knowledge management (KM) since it has become a common term in the 21st century. The main objective is to highlight the different perspectives of knowledge, knowledge management and its various processes. The literature analysis revealed that the concept of knowledge can be introduced in two different contexts, it was also shown that there are several definitions of KM and different actions in the KM processes from different perspectives as some emphasised on the importance of the technological approach of KM while others specially the Eastern researchers stressed the importance on people based approach to create a knowledge management culture. This paper will be useful for both practitioners and academics in understanding the fundamentals of knowledge management.

Readiness of Public and Private Sector Organizations for Knowledge Management: A Literature Review

This paper reviews the growing literature on organizational readiness for knowledge management (KM) in both public and private sectors. It is based on literature published during the period 1997-2016. Only original research papers have been included in this literature review. The thematic structure has been adopted. In the beginning, significance of knowledge as well as the significance and definition of KM will be clarified. Afterwards, the underlying problems and methodological issues raised in the literature will be discussed. The paper also reviews the relationship between organizational readiness and organizational and human contributing factors. Finally, significant differences in employees’ attitudes and willingness to be involved in the KM process according to different demographic variables will be examined. Research shows that it is essential to assess organizational readiness before embarking on KM projects. In addition, research indicates that both organizational factors, namely, culture, structure, and information technology (IT) infrastructure, and human factors, namely, acceptance of KM and willingness to participate in the KM process influence, organizational readiness for KM. This study is useful for researchers and practitioners to understand current trends and problems and methodological issues. This paper identifies trends, problems and methodological issues. A mixed-approach investigation consisting of both quantitative and qualitative methods is recommended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contributing factors influencing organizational readiness for KM.

Readiness of Public and Private Sector Organizations for Knowledge Management: A Literature Review

This paper reviews the growing literature on organizational readiness for knowledge management (KM) in both public and private sectors. It is based on literature published during the period 1997-2016. Only original research papers have been included in this literature review. The thematic structure has been adopted. In the beginning, significance of knowledge as well as the significance and definition of KM will be clarified. Afterwards, the underlying problems and methodological issues raised in the literature will be discussed. The paper also reviews the relationship between organizational readiness and organizational and human contributing factors. Finally, significant differences in employees’ attitudes and willingness to be involved in the KM process according to different demographic variables will be examined. Research shows that it is essential to assess organizational readiness before embarking on KM projects. In addition, research indicates that both organizational factors, namely, culture, structure, and information technology (IT) infrastructure, and human factors, namely, acceptance of KM and willingness to participate in the KM process influence, organizational readiness for KM. This study is useful for researchers and practitioners to understand current trends and problems and methodological issues. This paper identifies trends, problems and methodological issues. A mixed-approach investigation consisting of both quantitative and qualitative methods is recommended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contributing factors influencing organizational readiness for KM.

Aproximación a los lineamientos para la implementación de la gestión del conocimiento en las entidades del sector público en Colombia

El presente artículo muestra una revisión bibliográfica en torno a la gestión del conocimiento en el sector público, ya que para el logro de los objetivos institucionales el talento humano, sus capacidades y conocimiento configuran un aspecto fundamental. A partir de la revisión de diversas bases de datos se identifica la conceptualización de gestión del conocimiento, la caracterización del sector público en sus dimensiones sociales y humanas, y se presenta una propuesta de aplicación articulada con el MIPG, desarrollado por el gobierno colombiano —determinando los aspectos relacionados con la gestión del conocimiento— y se describen estrategias para la implementación de herramientas de gestión para el fortalecimiento del talento humano y de sus acciones para aportar al logro de objetivos institucionales

Evaluation of the Conceptual Theories, Elements, and Processes of Knowledge Management in Modern Day Organisations

AbstractThe objective of this paper is to evaluate the conceptual theories, elements, strategies along with the prospects and challenges of knowledge management (KM). The findings indicated that KM is a complex yet important process that requires organisations to create, process, disseminate and apply of knowledge. The findings also revealed knowledge is one of the most valuable resources of any organization. Therefore, effective KM is critical to the growth, performance, and survival of organisations. Furthermore, the many definitions of KM serve as a theoretical framework and empirical basis for multidisciplinary applications and prospects for organisations. Furthermore, the proper adoption and implementation of KM provides a systematic management approach for organisations to create, store, disseminate and apply knowledge critical to organizational performance and decision-making processes. Furthermore, KM can minimize the time, operational costs and material losses during product design, lifecycle, and quality assurance. Despite its merits, KM has numerous challenges. Most notable is the lack of an acceptable definition and understanding of KM concepts and practices. This can result in poor adoption and implementation thereby affecting sustainable organisational growth and development. Therefore, the paper concludes that KM adoption and implementation is critical to organisational goals, growth and performance.

Zarządzanie wiedzą i potencjał społeczny organizacji w kontekście jej rozwoju

People are the inseparable and irreplaceable element of every company. However, this statement was not always so obvious. Success of the organization was often attributed only to its products and measure of this success was solely numerical data showing the financial condition of the enterprise. Last decades have changed view on this subject. At present, not only dry figures, but above all, people decide about the success of the company and its development. Managers pay more and more attention to the education of their employees, care for their psycho-physical condition or attachment to the workplace. Such an approach builds the belief among managers that it is necessary to manage a company focused on employees and their development. This article attempts to show the theoretical impact of knowledge management and social potential of organization on its development. First, the author pointed out some of the definitions of knowledge and its characteristics, available in the literature. Next, the definitions of knowledge management are presented along with the benefits that are visible to the company using this concept. The second part of the article concerns social potential. It contains definitions of this concept along with the elements that decide about it. The author of the article cited also systemic actions undertaken by enterprises focusing on their social potential. There were mentioned and briefly described such issues as: learning organization, management of employees’ competencies, internal communication system, organizational network, teleworking system (flexible employment).

An overview of knowledge management (KM) issues for implementation in consultant firms in Malaysian construction industry

In the past few years, there has been a growing interest in treating knowledge as a significant organisational resource. Thus, effective development and implementation of KM requires a foundation in several rich literatures. As a preparation for the competitive industrial nation, KM is an important countenance that should be the point of convergence for the industry players. This paper wishes to draw the attention on the current situation of KM practice, focusing on consultant firms in Malaysian construction industry. Questionnaires were distributed to about 200 respondents working in the industry, with the objective of appraising the KM implementation amongst consultant firms working in construction industry in Malaysia. This paper also gives the overview on KM definition, process, understanding and challenges in construction industry, besides the critical success factor of KM implementation. The literature is restricted on the recent KM study of 17 years research from 2000 to 2017. Finally, this paper proposes the conceptual ideas of relationship between KM process, KM understanding and KM challenges with critical success factor of KM implementation.

Effects of Leadership Behavior on Knowledge Management and Organization Innovation in Medicine and Health Sciences

It is wondered how traditional medical industry responds to the information era with new knowledge economy. In fact, medical industry is a knowledge-intensive and human-oriented service industry. The interaction among professional staff at various working systems in hospitals, patients visiting hospitals daily, and the upstream and downstream suppliers for medical activities forms an extremely useful knowledge database. Although the application of information technology is not the whole definition of knowledge management, the entire medical industry, based on other traditional factors, is not ranked on the top for the utilization of modern information technology, compared to other industries. For this reason, establishing a special knowledge management environment with the knowledge-intensive and human-oriented characteristics of medical industry is a worthy goal. Aiming at primary hospitals in Shanghai, the management level, physicians, and employees are distributed 360 copies of questionnaire. Total 288 valid copies are retrieved, with the retrieval rate 80%. The research results summarize the positive relations between 1.leadership behavior and knowledge management, 2.knowledge management and organization innovation, and 3.leadership behavior and organization innovation. Finally, suggestions are proposed, expecting to have leaders in medical industry guide the organization to become a self-learning organism and, meanwhile, practice knowledge management in the organization to digitalize the generation, storage, and expansion process of knowledge within the organization

An overview of knowledge sharing in new product development

This paper provides an overview of some of the issues in knowledge management related to the sharing of knowledge in new product development. Previous research and concepts reported by international researchers and examples of the research projects carried out by the authors will be introduced. The paper first provides an overview of the history and importance of innovation and challenges in manufacturing. Then, the importance of new product development in the sustainable success of manufacturing enterprises in the globalised business operations is discussed. The formalisation and modelling of product development processes will also be introduced. The concept and different definitions of knowledge management by previous researchers are then introduced, with further discussion on knowledge sharing. At this point, the authors’ research in knowledge sharing is also introduced. Finally, the trend of using social media and Enterprise 2 technologies in knowledge management and sharing is introduced using the recent research projects of the authors as examples.

A field study on determining the effects of organizational climate in terms of social interaction on knowledge management at health organizations

1.IntroductionThe concept of knowledge management is defined in the literature in different ways by various authors. The reason for this is that the concept is young and theories about the concept are still in the phase of development. However, it can be observed that among the definitions of knowledge management there is a consensus on describing it as a field of implementation directed at using knowledge in order to increase the efficiency of a business as well as being formed of certain processes. According to Skyrme [1999], who has provided one of the most general definitions of knowledge management, it is the open and systematic management of knowledge, which is of vital importance for a business, and the creation, organization, dissemination, application and processing of this knowledge in accordance with the business targets. The knowledge-based theory of the firm posits knowledge as the primary determinant of sustainable organizational growth and competitive advantage. Professionals have varied and important roles in the creation, harvesting, storage and dissemination of organizational knowledge [Lin & Fan 2011; Witherspoon et al. 2013].In our contemporary unstable and competitive environment, knowledge is usually considered as the fundamental source of success for a business. Successful businesses have to continuously integrate knowledge assets into their activities and manage them in order to achieve their targets and ensure the best performance. To achieve targets, it is not enough to just acquire or produce knowledge; at the same time the dissemination of this knowledge through the whole of the organization and be available for everyone's use is also a requirement.In the literature, certain factors which have effects on knowledge management performance are mentioned. These factors are determined as culture, leadership, technology and measurement. Although the effects of different factors have been tried to be researched in different studies on knowledge management, issues of organizational climate and social interaction have not been much discussed. Organizational climate is a psychological process which consists of organization policies, implementations and procedures and mediates the relations among attituded and behaviors regarding works perceived as objective series [Schneider 2009] and it is constituted by the individual perceptions of employees. The more positive the employees' perceptions regarding the workplace the higher their performances will be in knowledge management as in all other operations. Social interaction is communication in which the participants of the interpersonal communication have certain (face-to-face) proximity and there is mutual verbal or non-verbal messaging [Dokmen 2003]. Social interaction expresses the interaction of organization members with each other in terms of trust, communication and coordination. Previous studies have recognized the importance of social interaction in affecting the formation knowledge management behavior among members.The main purpose of the study is to be able to determine the effects of organizational climate in knowledge management in terms of social interaction. In the subsequent flow of the article organizational climate, knowledge management, social interaction will be examined theoretically and methods, findings, discussions and conclusions sections will be given respectively.2.Literature reviewOrganizational climate is a psychological process which consist of organization policies, implementations and procedures and mediates the relations among approaches and behaviors regarding works perceived as an objective series [Schneider 2009]. Organizational climate is a name given to an organization's psychological environment. In other words, it can be defined as the aura one feels while visiting a business. Organizational climate is a product of organizational culture; it affects employees psychologically and directs human relations Organizational climate is described where employees perceive that they are treated as impersonal objects, are exploited by management, and feel significant lack of confidence. …

Knowledge Management as a Novel Approach in the Potential Promotion of Human Entrepreneurs

Today, knowledge and information have been get as a power factor in determining the success and competitiveness of organizations and knowledge management have been introduced as one of the latest organizational issues in the science management. our environment is developing fast and unimaginable, and its communities and governments should control their comprehensibilities speed and have a mutual intractions with their environment and match their science and knowledge with the recent science. If the community can step forward today, definitely take benefits from the advantage of these improvements and if they can n't increase their speed, it will be separated from other communities be isolated. Undoubtedly, today's organizations operate in a dynamic and competitive environment in which its wealth is entrepreneurial manpower. Continuation of these benefits requires employee's innovator, innovators and entrepreneurs. Promotion and development of entrepreneural human resource capabilities will follow the organizational development and and it is essential for the implementation of the basical knowledge management. Achieving this valuable goal, requires to the implementing of new approach of management based on entrepreneurial capability in the organization. In this paper we have presented a series of general and definitions of knowledge management, human resources, entrepreneurial and knowledge management, human resource capability to express the concept of entrepreneur development, knowledge management, and human resource development entrepreneur with a vision and then describe strategies to strengthen knowledge management and entrepreneurial employees as recommended by various

Knowledge Management Implementation at the Women’s Branch of the Institute of Public Administration in Saudi Arabia: A Proposed Model

This article aims to introduce a proposed model of knowledge management implementation at the Women’s Branch of the Institute of Public Administration (WIPA). The model was built after a review and analysis of literature related to knowledge management implementation in higher education institutions. The research includes three sections. The first section deals with a theoretical framework of knowledge management, including a knowledge management definition, components of knowledge management systems, an academic knowledge framework, an organizational knowledge framework, and processes of knowledge management. The second section reviews and discusses the proposed model of knowledge management implementation at WIPA. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of the success factors and expected barriers to the proposed model.

Gestão do Conhecimento e Inteligência competitiva: delineamento de estratégias de competitividade e inovação para pequenas empresas

O artigo faz uma apresentação dos conceitos e definições de gestão do conhecimento e de inteligência competitiva encontrados na bibliografia e traça um paralelo de sua importância e aplicabilidade no ambiente das pequenas empresas. Aborda a importância da gestão do conhecimento e da inteligência competitiva no processo de delineamento de estratégias de competitividade e apresenta os elementos e ferramentas que apóiam a aplicação dos mesmos nas organizações, como pessoas e processos na geração do conhecimento no ambiente interno e a importância da informação organizada para adequação de empresas e instituições ao ambiente competitivo, no processo de tomada de decisão. Apresenta também ferramentas e metodologias para a implantação de estratégias de inteligência competitiva como forma de incremento à competitividade e geração de valor para os clientes e mercado.

The optimal pattern modeling of knowledge management systems establishment in public sector organizations: A case study in Tavanir organization

Today, knowledge is seen as the main asset for major organizations and a resource to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and in the developing business world, the importance of knowledge management in organizations is increasing every day. The fact that many organizations neglect knowledge management is because of their vague understanding of the concept that exists in organizations. To overcome such a long-established challenge, it is necessary to set forth the basic definition of knowledge management, and an appropriate model should be presented which includes the circumstances and characteristics of organizations. Since there are many models which implement knowledge management in organizations. In this paper, we try to provide an appropriate and domestic model to exemplify the optimal pattern of knowledge management in public sector organizations, especially those which are related to Tavanir organization. To test this, our proposed model is measured through the distribution of a questionnaire with 89% Cronbach alpha among senior managers and experts from Tavanir related organizations in Mozandaran province. Key words: Social capital, knowledge management, knowledge management models, optimum models.

Towards a technological, organizational, and socio-technical well-balanced KM initiative strategy: a pragmatic approach to knowledge management

In this article, we follow a pragmatic approach of knowledge management (KM) that is deeply rooted in our experience within a large industrial company. Besides, referring to the concept of ‘commensurability of individuals' interpretative frameworks’, we argue that knowledge is not manageable as if it was data or information. That induces us to review the hierarchical view of ‘data, information, and knowledge’, and to propose a model (DITEK) that attempts to describe the transformation process from data to information and from information to tacit and explicit knowledge. Furthermore, we set forth three postulates that change the technological approach of KM, and we suggest a pragmatic definition of KM. This pragmatic vision is supported by our Model for General Knowledge Management within the Enterprise described in the article. It assists in conceiving a technological, organizational, and socio-technical well-balanced KM initiatives strategy.

Los activos intangibles y el capital intelectual

Este artículo es el resultado de una revisión documental relacionada con la contabilización del capital intelectual en diferentes partes del mundo, encontrando que dicho activo se ha convertido en uno de los principales generadores de valor para la empresa, aunque no se vea debidamente reflejado en los estados contables. Es por ello que se realiza un breve recorrido por la definición de Gestión del Conocimiento, activos intangibles y, dentro de ellos, el capital intelectual y sus componentes (capital humano, capital estructural y capital relacional), relacionando los modelos más citados de medición y valoración del mismo.
 Seguidamente, se da paso al tema de su contabilización, teniendo como referente las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (NIIF) y la Norma Internacional de Contabilidad para Activos Intangibles (NIC 38). Finalmente, se dejan seis propuestas planteadas por algunos autores, en su intento por contrarrestar las deficiencias de su precaria contabilización.

Knowledge Management Enabler Factors and Firm Performance: An Empirical Research of the Greek Medium and Large Firms

1. Introduction Rapid and constant advances in information technology have pushed the world in a new economical era. Knowledge management (KM) has been a natural evolution over the first years of the twenty-first century, and a hot topic in several business communities. The ability to manage knowledge is becoming increasingly more crucial in today's knowledge economy. The task of effective and competitive management of organizations becomes necessary, and knowledge management, if understood and applied properly, may be a useful tool for business transformation as well as the key of competitive advantage (Jennex, 2007). Knowledge management enables an organization to gain insight and understanding from its own experience and procedures. One of the key concerns that have emerged related to knowledge management is how to accomplish it successfully. Thus, it is considered crucial to identify the factors that influence the success of knowledge management initiatives. Knowledge management enablers are the mechanism for the organization to develop its knowledge and also stimulate the creation of knowledge within the organization as well as the sharing and protection of it. They are also the necessary building blocks in the improvement of the effectiveness of activities for knowledge management (Ichijo et al., 1998; Stonehouse and Pemberton, 1999). Enabler factors should be clear in an organization, because not only they create knowledge but they also prompt people to share their knowledge and experiences with others (Yeh, Lai, & Ho, 2006). The objective of this study is to empirically investigate and test the most critical factors that influence knowledge management' effectiveness within organizations, which in turn influence positively the total performance of the firm. This research presents the result of a survey which was conducted in 109 Greek companies. This research draws on existing studies, frameworks and models that have already identified the factors that potentially affect knowledge management's success. This paper is structured as follows: Section two refers to the literature and the empirical evidence concerning the various factors that affect the effectiveness of knowledge management process and lead to competitive advantage and thus to firm performance above the industry average. Section three presents the theoretical model and its hypotheses. Section four describes the research method adopted and the characteristics of the companies/respondents. Section five refers to the statistical analysis of the research results. Finally, section six includes the research conclusion and the implications that could be drawn from this research, as well as some proposed future research directions. 2. Literature review 2.1 What Knowledge Management is? Knowledge Management is an impressive, multidisciplinary, and controversial concept. Knowledge Management enables the existing individual knowledge to be captured and transformed into organizational knowledge, which in turn must be diffused and shared by many employees. These employees use this knowledge but they also create new individual, which becomes organizational, and so on. Knowledge Management is also the management of organization's knowledge that can improve many features of organizational performance so as to be more intelligent acting (Gupta, Iyer, & Aronson, 2000). Although knowledge management has been extensively studied by researchers and academics there is not exist a generally accepted definition of knowledge management concept. Defining knowledge management is not an easy issue because it is multi-faced and controversially concept and what's more is a mix of strategies, tools, and techniques. Different authors and researchers have presented different definitions of knowledge management. Wiig (1995) proposed that Knowledge Management is a group of clearly defined process or methods used to search important knowledge among different knowledge management operations. …