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Knowledge Management.
Explains the concept of knowledge management and how a particular company has successfully implemented the knowledge management process.
2,584 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper introduces the concept of knowledge management, defines some of the tools used for implementing this process, and examines a particular company's successful implementation of the process. The paper defines the different levels of knowledge management, which include processes, tools, and structures, and details the manner in which the company applies knowledge management at each of these levels.
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"As Nakkiran Sunassee has been keen to point out in one of his papers, "The world is experiencing an era which has been termed the "knowledge age" or the "knowledge economy". In this new context, knowledge is the primary commodity, and knowledge flows are regarded as the most important factors in the economy" . This assertion should be at the very basis of our research, because it shows the new dominant trend in most industries. Value and value creation no longer comes from production, but from knowledge and it is often the case that a company will have a better potential for the future because of knowledge capital it has in the present."
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Knowledge Management in the Automotive Industry, 2007.
A look at the current and potential use of knowledge management within the automotive industry.
4,453 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 31 sources, MLA, $ 116.95
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This report analyzes and recommends which knowledge management processes those auto manufacturers who are attaining best practices levels of performance are relying on. Critical to this analysis is examining how Japanese auto manufacturers specifically are structuring their production systems to encompass suppliers much earlier in the sourcing, quality, and procurement process than American or European auto manufacturers. The extension of knowledge management frameworks, both highly structured with taxonomies specifically aligned to quality management strategies, and loosely coupled to promote high levels of collaboration, trust and reciprocity in the sharing of knowledge are also profiled in this paper. As Toyota Motor Corporation and their Toyota Production System exemplify best practices in the area of knowledge management within automotive manufacturing, their approach to using knowledge management as both a foundation for inter organizational learning and the development of learning systems globally serve as the foundation for this paper.
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Automotive Industry Analysis
Current Use of Knowledge Management in Automotive
Potential Future
Conclusion
References
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"For automotive manufacturers knowledge management has progressed to enabling a series of interorganizational processes that enable knowledge management to serve as the impetus of lasting competitive advantage and differentiation. Automotive manufacturers attaining best practices in both interorganizational collaboration and the creation of their own learning ecosystems, knowledge management plays a much more foundational and less of an archival or referenceable, role in their strategies. There admittedly needs to be a balance, yet top performing auto manufacturers including Toyota for example are able to use interorganizational knowledge management as the foundation for the growth and strengthening of key strategic initiatives. "
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Knowledge Management Initiative - Expert Locator, 2002.
An analysis of a Knowledge Management (KM) initiative of an expert locator presented for corporate knowledge management.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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An explanation of the process, culture, and technology in an expert locator format that are required to facilitate true collaboration and tacit knowledge reuse. This KM initiative proposes the process, culture, and technology required to capture the experts within Raytheon Electronic Systems into an expert locator to facilitate and expedite knowledge transfer between organizations and employees. This set of processes, cultural model, and technology assist in the capture, storage, and dissemination of expert locator data to all business units within Raytheon Electronic Systems. Effectiveness of the expert locator system are also captured through Oregon Productivity Matrix method of organizational performance measurement.
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"Raytheon Electronic Systems, a business within Raytheon Company, employs over 50,000 in disciplines across engineering, manufacturing, sales, business, information technology, and many others. These 50,000+ employees are spread over a dozen locations within the United States and several foreign countries. There is a need for a standard, simplified, easily accessible expert locator system to improve knowledge transfer and reuse in major projects and initiatives."
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Knowledge Management, 2004.
An analysis of the strategic business tool of knowledge management.
8,192 words (approx. 32.8 pages), 46 sources, MLA, $ 175.95
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This paper reviews, synthesizes, and evaluates existing work that has been carried out in the field of knowledge management (KM). The data evaluated is from a wide variety of books, journal articles, magazines, and the Internet. The paper contends that increased understanding of knowledge management by any organization can help improve its productivity and consequently its profitability.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Problem Statement
1.2 Hypothesis
1.3 Rationale for the Study
1.4 Data Collection and Subject Population
1.5 Limitations of the Study
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 Concepts of Knowledge Management
2.2 Elements of Knowledge Management
2.2.1 Training and Organizational Learning
2.2.2 Knowledge "Flow" through the Organization
2.3 Team Working and Knowledge Management
2.4 Communication Channels
2.5 Barriers to KM Implementation
2.6 Leadership
2.7 Rewards and Recognition Needed for KM Workers
2.8 Infrastructure Technical and Social
Chapter 3: Methodology
Chapter 4: Recommendation and Conclusion
4.1 Recommendations
4.2 Conclusion
Chapter 5: Bibliography
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"Organizational knowledge is becoming very essential for organizations operating in the present environment. The ability of any organization to harness, nurture and efficiently use the knowledge of the workers can prove to be the competitive strategy for any organization. There is also a lot of knowledge woven into the processes of any organization. Economies in the U.S. and the industrialized world are depending more on knowledge and intelligence based businesses. If organizations can understand appropriate ways to harness this knowledge, they can then optimally use it for betterment of the organization. Additionally, they can improve areas of process and task improvement, customer relationships and logistics and supply chain management. This will ensure the generation of greater profits for the company. Management practices have undergone rapid changes and evolutions in the past three decades."
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Knowledge Management:a Tool For Efficient Product Development, 2006.
An in-depth look at how knowledge management is a tool for efficient product development in the international automotive industry.
15,476 words (approx. 61.9 pages), 41 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at knowledge management, a relatively new business concept that is attracting the attention of informed and global-oriented companies because of its promise to introduce new elements of flexibility and efficiency in the entire business spectrum - from management, plant and production to front line activities. This paper attempts to answer many questions related to knowledge management, which a growing number of management scholars present as a newly discovered key to unlock the productive powers of all people in a company and to bind them in one neat package towards achieving organizational success.
This paper has chosen to focus on three examples of companies in the automotive industry, implementing knowledge management.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Acknowledgement
Chapter I - Introduction
Chapter II - Literature Review
I.1. Knowledge Management
II.1a. Knowledge as Business Asset
II.1b. Types of Knowledge
II.1c. Key Players in KM
II.1d. Transfer of Knowledge
II.1e. Holistic Approach
II.1f. Primacy of People
II.2. The Automotive Industry
II.2a. Technology and Innovation
II.2b. Control Systems
II.3. Product Development
II.3a. Development Stages
II.3b. New Imperatives
II.3c. KM Strategies
II.3d. KM Terms and Concepts
II.4. Conceptual Framework
II.5. Information and KM Concepts
Chapter III - Industry, Country & Company Review
III.1. Industry Trends
III.2. Country Perspectives
III.3. Company Reports
Chapter IV - Research Methodology
III.1. Observation and Direct Communication
III.2. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
Chapter V - Results
Chapter VI - Discussion and Conclusion
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"There are as many definitions of knowledge management as there are long-cherished ideas of how to run a business. If there is a common ground in the divergent perceptions of knowledge management, it is the generally accepted proposition that KM aims to transform knowledge into new levels of organizational capabilities and competences (Sanchez, R., 2006). The debate revolves around the question of how to implement it in the most effective manner. This study thus fixes its attention on the different KM strategies adopted by organizations, closing in on the international automotive industry because it is identified as among the sectors that especially needs and stand to derive enormous benefits from the new management technique. The focus shifts from there to the development process for new vehicles, where KM is said to be most helpful, and which calls for synthesizing all kinds of knowledge and specialization - the whole rationale for KM. As setting of the study, we pick out India for the simple reason that it now serves as manufacturing base for the internationalization efforts of many automotive companies."
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Knowledge Management, 2005.
A paper assessing concepts contributing to effective knowledge management.
2,708 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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The paper discusses how the need for active knowledge management in numerous companies is understood and accepted. The paper examines how often, in practice, this understanding is misconstrued to a false belief that sophisticated and expensive information technology (IT) suffices for good knowledge management. The paper further examines how success, deemed as a firm's ability to generate sustainable growth and profits, is determined not only by knowledge management but intricately linked to the humans who seek straight forward business solutions and constructively counter challenges.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Trial and Error
Taming an Unprofitable Mass
Knowledge Management Basis
Tackling Details
Moving Forward
On Demand Value
Hot Wash Recommended
Conclusion
References
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""A hot wash," a quick and immediate rundown of events conducted at the end of a project; event; session can capture the lessons for future use. New lessons or knowledge can be managed by e-mailing to staff members and details archived on intranet. Stoll (2004) stresses that hot washes provide "one of the simplest yet most effective knowledge-management practices to incorporate into operations, and they offer some of the largest rewards.""
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The Field of Knowledge Management, 2001.
An evaluation of published papers on the subject of Knowledge Management.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes the subject of Knowledge Management by comparing two papers, Managing Knowledge for Personal and Organizational Benefit" by Catherine Bailey & Martin Clarke, and "Knowledge Management in Small and Medium Sized Companies: Knowledge Management for Entrepreneurs" by R.P. uit Beijerse." The papers are analyzed and evaluated as separate papers and as well as compared and contrasted, with references from other sources.
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"Both articles emphasize the importance of the individual, however the Bailey and Clarke article focuses more heavily on the benefit to the organization from the individuals development, the Beijerse article is more general in terms of knowledge within all aspects of the workplace, analyzing the structure, strategy and culture. Many other authors have analyzed the contribution of individuals knowledge to the benefit of an organization. "...brings together business processes, as well as the activities, skills and expertise of individuals within the business." (Phelps A, 2000)"
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Knowledge Management, 2007.
An analysis of the effectiveness of knowledge management in the business world.
1,471 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses whether or not it is a good idea to use the term
"knowledge management" in conversations with top managers. It defines the term "knowledge management" and discusses its use in business. The paper discusses various author's views on the effectiveness of knowledge management and concludes that peer-based and knowledge-sharing models appear to be more effective.
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"Another writer weighing in on KM is Megan Santosus in CIO.com; she describes an organization that is a "true knowledge management organization" as one in which "information is shared seamlessly among employees and departments." Santosus writes that the "deck is stacked against KM" and that she came to that conclusion after reading The Myth of Leadership by Jeff Nielsen. Santosus' article in CIO, written in 2004, paraphrases Nielsen as claiming that the "new management paradigm" avoids ("eschews") hierarchy and "rank-based leadership in favor of peer-based thinking." If one is to accept Nielsen's thinking, which clearly Santosus has done, then the future corporation or business will not feature "closed-door meetings and exclusive strategy-setting offsite retreats." Those future companies that are truly effective will embrace "collective groups of employees who share everything they know and make company decisions accordingly.""
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Knowledge Management, 2006.
A scholarly research article on knowledge management and its significance to an organization.
2,422 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper attempts to explain the concept of knowledge management by looking at why it presents a problem to businesses, by providing a working definition of the term, by looking at the benchmarks used to measure the success of knowledge management, and by looking at the knowledge management process itself.
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"The operational definition of the problem is as follows: How can the organization manage knowledge efficiently to promote greater organizational productivity and more efficient communication between internal and external customers. One approach would be surveying employees to acquire the knowledge that is naturally inherent in employees. The other would be to survey management teams for information and the third would be to analyze external customers. There are several different outcomes."
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Knowledge Management Toolkit, 2005.
A look at the various resources that form the knowledge management system and their functions.
7,406 words (approx. 29.6 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 163.95
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This paper defines the concept of knowledge management, looks at its importance to an organization and describes the different methods and resources available in the knowledge management process. It also explains how the data and information gained by the knowledge management process can be used to enhance an organization's performance and competitive edge.
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"A data warehouse encompasses and provides access to all the company's information to whoever needs access to it. A warehouse literally means a storehouse, and the information within an organization may be distributed within one computer or with many computers, form one single warehouse. They may contain several databases and all types of information, and in a large variety of different formats. However, all the above information and knowledge must be accessible through a server, and the user gains a transparent means of access to the data because he can utilize extremely simple commands to retrieve and gain access to the information, and also analyze it, as he wants to. A data warehouse will also generally contain certain details about the warehouse, and where and how the information has been stored within the warehouse. (Definition of Data Warehouse on the web) "
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Knowledge Management, 2007.
This paper discusses knowledge management and migration as it relates to the Sudan.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer notes that according to the World Health Organization, one of the tragedies of the current world environment lies in the fact that real solutions to health problems of the poor often do exist. But these solutions are not put in practice in the regions of the world where such solutions are most needed. The writer maintains that bridging the gap between what is known about how to heal, and how to help suffering persons, and what is currently being done in different areas of the world, is the goal of knowledge management. The writer discusses this issue with regards to the Sudan. The writer concludes that while knowledge management cannot heal all of the political problems of the region, at the very least it can provide refugees with some physical stability in terms of their security and health, and enable them to make a decision more safely and with better informative resources as to when and if to return to their homeland.
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"Currently, knowledge management is being used to provide assistance to Sudanese refugees in Africa. Information campaigns and 'go and see' visits to the area in question are being organized to help refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) make decisions as to whether it is safe for them to return to the Sudan. Knowledge management is also being used to help African refugees and IDPs sustain themselves until such repatriation efforts can be deployed."
"The International Organization for Migration signed a cooperation agreement with several African nations designed to help Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries and internally displaced persons (IDPs) return to their homes by air, road and river barge if they so desire. Because of the conflict in the Sudan, many residents have taken long-term temporary refuge in the neighboring states of Ethiopia and Kenya, in the Central African Republic."
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Knowledge Management, 2005.
An examination of to what extent knowledge management can be defined universally and applied effectively by organizations on daily basis.
6,750 words (approx. 27.0 pages), 40 sources, MLA, $ 153.95
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The aim of this paper is to examine evaluate knowledge management in an attempt to define how KM can be effectively applied by global organizations on a daily basis. A literature review is conducted as an initial approach to evaluating the idea of knowledge management and in an attempt to uncover strategies that have been proven effective in its implementation on a daily basis.
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Introduction
Purpose of Paper
Why Examine IT Cultures?
Methodology
Literature Review
Main Findings/Analysis
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"Technology is the driving force behind Knowledge Management. Technology is necessary for KM to succeed, but it is not an important enough component to be the sole driving force behind Knowledge Management; likewise IT companies are driving the knowledge revolution (Desenberg 2000, p. 52). IT companies are working to help eliminate barriers to knowledge sharing such as geography (Desenberg 2000, p. 52). Thus it is critical to examine KM principles and practices from an IT perspective. Chairman of Hewlett Packard Corporation is quoted as saying, "If HP only knew what HP knows, we'd be worth twice what we are today" (Desenberg, 2000, p. 52). Thus, it is critical that one examine the potential for combined knowledge and experiences and the value they would bring."
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Law Office Knowledge Management: Book Review, 2004.
This paper provides a review of the Law Office Knowledge Management Workbook by Martin (2003).
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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The paper reviews the Law Office Knowledge Management Workbook by Martin (2003). The paper describes what each of the chapters cover. The paper further contends that the book offers a comprehensive coverage of issues involved in the integration of computerized Knowledge Management in the operations of legal practices organizations.
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"Computers are the essential basic tools driving information technology and IT applications. As IT applications evolve and become ever more sophisticated, they become critical elements in the process of knowledge management. KM Organizations providing legal services from the single practitioner law office to the massive and complex legal services practice encompassing hundreds of individuals have always depended heavily for their success on their ability to manage knowledge effectively."
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Knowledge Management, 2006.
An analysis of effective knowledge management in an organization.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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The paper examines how organizations of all sizes contend with knowledge management issues and, whether they are aware of the issue or not, knowledge management decision-making is influenced heavily by organizational politics. The paper analyzes case studies that illustrate the influence of organizational politics on IT decisions, and how politically-motivated IT decisions can have detrimental effects on employee performance. The paper concludes that an organization's management software can foster collaboration or isolation among employees, and that this can either positively or negatively impact the company's profits.
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"In light of Wilson's (1997) analysis of the impact of technology on social and political change, St. Luke's serves as a role model for existing companies seeking to restructure or for new companies starting from scratch. At St. Luke's collaborative values were "consciously designed into the structure and culture of the enterprise from the outset," (Bumbo & Coleman 2000). Yet even with walls and desks, organizations can become more "people-determined," (Markus 1983), more dedicated to collaboration, sharing, and mutual benefit."
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Technical Support and Knowledge Management, 2007.
This paper provides knowledge management solutions for a technical support division.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper describes the strategic role of a technical support team who must continually analyze, manage and learn what is working and what isn't in the service of their internal and external customers. The paper reveals that without a knowledge management system, hundreds of problems can quickly surface. The paper examines four of the most common challenges that can occur and offers relevant solutions.
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Summary
Creating a Knowledge Management Strategy: Problems and Solutions
Problem 1
Problem 2
Problem 3
Problem 4
Summary
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"At the center of any Technical Support Divisions' role in any organization is the need to be a responsive resource to its internal and external customers. The effectiveness of any technical support division is directly linked to its ability over time to learn about which solutions work and why, how the organizations' products function in a variety of environments and under a wide variety of conditions, and most critical for a high tech and software company, what the dependences are with other system components and elements. The extent to which a product or service can function in conjunction with other system components in the case of a high tech manufacturer, or in a variety of conditions and under specific stress loads as is the case with an auto manufacturer, all hinges on the ability of technical support divisions' ability to constantly learn and catalog what works and what doesn't for the products and services supported."
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