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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"Knowledge management (KM)"”.
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An appraisal of the role of Project Management Offices (PMO) in promoting Knowledge Management (KM)within KSA construction companies
… results. The importance of using project management (PM) practices is increasing dramatically. Organisations consider it increasingly important to employ PM to achieve project effectiveness and efficiency, helping to consistently employ knowledge, tools, and skills to meet the overall …
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Knowledge management and adding value through leadership development
Knowledge management (KM) is the subject of much literature, discussion, planning and some action. Effectively implementing a sound KM strategy and becoming a knowledge-based organisation are seen as mandatory conditions that want to be successful in the knowledge economy. Organizational leaders …
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A knowledge management framework to support the automotive systems engineering lifecycle
… manufacturing are highly reliant on the valuable knowledge and experience embedded within company ICT systems, processes, documents and employees. However, current knowledge management strategies are not well suited to effectively capture all the new Systems Engineering (SE) knowledge generated …
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An embedded system artefact organisation and adaptation knowledge management system for embedded system product prototyping
This thesis presents an innovative approach to knowledge management (KM) from the perspective of embedded system (ES) development, a form of development that is highly knowledge intensive and depends on specialised forms of knowledge obtained from a variety of complex knowledge artefacts. This …
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Possibilities of applying some knowledge management techniques within the higher education domain in South Africa : a literature survey
… by way of a literature survey, the concept of Knowledge Management (KM), and in particular, whether it would be a suitable tool in the Higher Education (HE) environment in South Africa (SA). Traditionally KM was used in the business world, for some institutions, with great success. This …
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An assessment of knowledge use and knowledge management maturity among the micro, small and meduim enterprise sector in Zambia
The focus of this study was to establish the knowledge use and Knowledge Management (KM) maturity among the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Sector in Zambia. This is a domain that has received little attention in the Zambian business and economics literature, partially because of the …
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Evolution: advancing Communities of Practice in naval intelligence
The US Navy is embracing the principles of Knowledge Management (KM). One of the key components of KM is the Community of Practice. Communities of Practice are groups that form to share what they know, and to learn from one another regarding some aspect of their work. Organizations are strengthened …
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Knowledge management practices in the public sector in Botswana
The study investigates knowledge management (KM) practices in the public sector in Botswana. The underlying premise is that good KM leads to efficiency and effectiveness. The study assesses the KM practices in the government departments by means of a questionnaire survey of senior managers. The …
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Innovation of the Naval Postgraduate School's student thesis research process through knowledge management
… how the NPS population discovers and shares knowledge in the thesis research process. Additionally, it analyzes how a knowledge management (KM) tool such as a knowledge portal might improve the thesis research process. This thesis explores the culture of knowledge sharing and knowledge …
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A Software-based Knowledge Management System Using Narrative Texts
… make significant contributions to the field of knowledge management, and to learn or create the new technologies allowing them to do so. The purpose of this dissertation is to make such a combined theoretical and applied contribution from the context of the emerging discipline of Texts and …
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Development of KM model for knowledge management implementation and application in construction projects
… from the construction industry have proved that knowledge management (KM) can enhance construction projects successfully. The existing KM models and tools may have some problems, which cannot be used efficiently and effectively. This research aims to develop a new KM model that overcomes such …
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An Analysis of Factors Affecting the Effective Use of Knowledge Management in Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Operations
… factors that influence effective use of Knowledge Management (KM) in Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) operations in the military.</p> <p>The study suggests that effective KM program is determined by the interaction of three organizational capabilities: knowledge infrastructure, …
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A Holistic View of Factors Impacting the Adoption of Lessons Learned Management Systems
… program are widely recognized. A lesson learned management system (LLMS) is the software designed to support the LL program and is essential to the program’s value delivery. The need for knowledge management (KM) in the energy sector appears to increase as energy companies focus on the energy …
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Linkage between knowledge management practices towards library user’s satisfaction at Malaysian University Libraries
… library services have begun to apply various knowledge management (KM) practices in the provision of library services. KM has been developed to enhance the use of organizational knowledge through practices and organizational learning. KM practices include the creation, capture and/or …
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Innovative use of Information Technology to Enhance Knowledge Management Practices at the Marist International University College, Nairobi - Kenya
… technologies have become relevant enablers in knowledge management (KM) initiatives in academic institutions. A previous study by Anduvare (2015) revealed that the Marist International University College, Nairobi - Kenya had not adequately adopted information technologies into KM practices …
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Evaluation of Integrating Knowledge Management and E-Learning Towards Improved Learning Framework: KSA Case Study. Assessment Study of Linking KM with EL Factors aiming to Improve the Learner Performance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on the New Bloom’s Taxonomy Framework
… the demand of E-Learning (EL). Furthermore, knowledge management (KM) is capable of generating significant organisational/institutional competitive advantages. KM and EL systems contribution to the requirements of education has resulted in their increased demand of their integration across …
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An operations management perspective of knowledge management: towards a knowledge management assessment and improvement tool.
This thesis describes the development of a Knowledge Management (KM) Assessment tool for the Operational level of the organisation. Its main focus is to help organisations to identify the KM activities and mechanisms that they could improve in order to improve their operational efficiency. Current …
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An empirical study of IT based knowledge management systems implementation: A comparative study with the Kuwait and the UK public sectors and proposed model for best practice knowledge management.
Knowledge Management (KM) helps extend the knowledge of individuals or groups across organisations in ways that directly affect performance. Further, it is a formalised and integrated approach to identify and manage an organisation's knowledge assets. The study is an exploratory investigation of …
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Engagement Systems (G) Department Development of a Plan to Maintain, Expand, and Create Corporate Knowledge
… nurture, modify, transfer or terminate a Knowledge Management (KM) practice. Different aspects of an organization influence the capability to create and retain knowledge. Understanding the factors and the environment of the KM problem in an organization is essential for a successful plan …
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