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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Information Systems

615-250 Knowledge Management in Organisations

Note:

This subject is regarded as a non-science subject for students enrolled in a single BSc and combined BSc courses.

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Ms Mary Sandow-Quirk

Prerequisite/s:

615-120 Information Systems in Organisations or equivalent

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Two one hour lectures and one two hour seminar per week

Objectives:

At the completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the nature of knowledge as an organisational resource;

  • identify the different kinds of knowledge found in organisations and those aspects of organisational structure, policy and culture which enhance its value;

  • use a selection of tools and techniques for mapping organisational knowledge;

  • apply information technology to problems of knowledge management in organisation.

Content:

This subject deals with knowledge as an organisational resource and its importance for innovation and organisational learning.

Topics to be covered include: types of knowledge and knowledge processes in organisations; the impact of organisational structure and culture on the distribution and exploitation of organisational knowledge; the relationship between tacit and codified knowledge; the development and content of knowledge management policies; techniques of information and knowledge mapping; and means of acquiring and evaluating social and corporate intelligence.

Assessment:

Three hour end of semester written examination; one group assignment; one individual assignment; one individual or group class presentation. Group and individual assignments together are expected to take about twenty-five hours. The weighting of assessment components will be announced at the commencement of the subject.
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