Measuring knowledge management performance involves quantifiable measures such as participation in knowledge sharing databases, staff surveys, and balanced scorecards. External sources and customer feedback can also be measured, and results can be monitored over time and adapted to changes in business strategy. Knowledge management performance within an organization must be measured against the knowledge management […]
Regularly assessing job knowledge is important for optimal workforce management. A worker’s knowledge of a job should match the required performance, and discrepancies should be investigated and corrected. Collective bargaining agreements and government regulations may limit redefining job positions or relocating workers. Training in job knowledge can also be mandatory and regulated by authorities. Job […]
Choosing the best knowledge management strategy depends on available resources, corporate culture, goals, business model, and customers. The strategy should be tailored to the organization’s needs, such as promoting innovation or improving customer service, and may involve changing the corporate culture to encourage staff participation and follow-up on suggestions. In choosing the best knowledge management […]
To become a knowledge engineer, one needs aptitude, education, and experience. This technical and intuitive field requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, information systems, or math, with internships available for practical experience. KE aims to create a knowledge-based database on computers and develop software that can access available data and use mathematical logic […]
Personal knowledge management (PKM) is a system that uses a computer to organize and retrieve personal information. It replaces traditional pen-and-paper methods and is an updated version of the common book. User modeling and adaptive hypermedia play important roles in PKM. Personal knowledge management (PKM) is a system of organizing pieces of personal information that […]
White knowledge is information acquired effortlessly or without remembering how it was learned. Coined by Terry Pratchett, it entered mainstream language through his Discworld series. It can include jargon, slang, and cultural incidents, and may be related to white noise. White knowledge is information you acquire effortlessly, or information you gather without being able to […]
A body of knowledge is a collection of concepts, information, and activities for a professional group, organized into a book or online library. It represents diverse groups and is researched and approved by the organization. It falls under knowledge organization and representation and is updated regularly. However, it may not reflect real-time changes and can […]
The knowledge management cycle involves acquiring, processing, and distributing knowledge within an organization, including capturing knowledge from internal and external sources, processing and distributing it, and updating the knowledge repository through feedback. Proper storage of useful knowledge can be a challenge, but designated knowledge management personnel can encourage knowledge acquisition and information gathering. The knowledge […]
Common knowledge is information known or should be known by all, based on culture, religion, location, and group. It can lead to inclusion or exclusion and is related to conventional wisdom. Philosopher David Lewis divided it into factual belief and reason to believe. It can be used to insult or exclude someone. It is the […]
A knowledge asset is information gained from a company’s experiences or innovation that can become physical assets, such as patents or copyrights, or intangible best practices. Companies with valuable knowledge assets have a competitive advantage. Processing and distilling information into best practices is crucial. A knowledge asset is an asset that is generated from an […]
Knowledge acquisition is the process of receiving, encoding, understanding, and recalling information. It begins with sensory cues and continues through schema building and modification. People are born without knowledge, but acquire it throughout their lives. Knowledge acquisition typically refers to the process of acquiring, processing, understanding, and recalling information through one of several methods. This […]
Knowledge management is the process of acquiring, organizing, storing, sharing, and using knowledge to achieve optimal business performance. It is necessary in a society with an excess of information. Improved information technology plays a valuable role in data processing, but knowledge management requires people to convert information into knowledge and share it within the organization. […]
Knowledge spillover occurs when information shared for a project generates new opportunities for application in other contexts, inspiring the development of new ideas and applications. It can occur in controlled environments or broader contexts, leading to the creation of new products and innovations. Knowledge spillover is a phenomenon that occurs when information and knowledge collected […]
Strategic knowledge management aims to provide quality information to support management in making strategic decisions, particularly in areas such as mergers and acquisitions. The system filters out unnecessary data and provides concise explanations to enable quick and informed decision-making. It should not replace management’s decision-making ability but support it, leading to faster decision-making and greater […]
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