...AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: According to Edvardsson (2008) knowledge-oriented human recourse practices can improve firms’ knowledge sharing processes through two different ways. First, firms can use such human resource management (HRM) practices which can provide a foundation for acquiring and encouraging firms’ employees. Second, firms can use such sorts of HRM practices for building an organizational culture that support the knowledge capture, transfer, and use. Chen and Huang (2011) stated that HRM practices and policies are the key sources by which organizations can influence on the individuals’ behaviors, attitudes, and skills. In this fast-growing environment, where flow of information resources or knowledge transfer processes...
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...Defining of Knowledge Management System According to Lin and Tseng (2005) defined Knowledge Management System is rapid development of the internet and information technology pushed the world into the era of a new economy. Damodaran and Olphert (2000, as cited in Li, Liu and Liu, 2016) explained that Knowledge Management Systems are information systems that are perceived as facilitating organizational learning by capturing important content and process ‘knowledge’ and making it available to employees as necessary. Alavi and Leidner (2001) well-defined that Knowledge Management System is an information system that is specifically developed to facilitate the processes of creating, storing, retrieving, transferring, and applying organizational knowledge. Dimitrijevic (2014, as cited in El Said, 2015) simplified that Knowledge Management System is a system for applying and using knowledge management principles throughout a process to create, transfer, and apply knowledge in organizations. From organizational point of view, Kanjanabootra, Corbitt and Nicholls (2013) highlighted that...
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...org/journal/ti) Case Study on Tacit Knowledge Management Systems within X Company* Jiangping Wan1,2, Ming Zeng1, Yahui Zhu1 2 School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China Institute of Emerging Industrialization Development, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China Email: scutjsp@126.com, zm656690@qq.com, zhuyahui0819@qq.com Received February 12, 2013; revised March 29, 2013; accepted April 6, 2013 1 Copyright © 2013 Jiangping Wan et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ABSTRACT Case study on tacit knowledge management system within X company includes the design of tacit knowledge management system (the recognition and acquisition of tacit knowledge), mechanisms (the factor analysis for the transition and sharing of tacit knowledge) and implementation (the sharing enterprise culture build, the effective incentive mechanism construct and the organization structure design). The evaluation system is established based on critical success factors (the recognition capability, the sharing standard, the sharing mechanism of tacit knowledge). The purpose of study is to improve tacit knowledge management system within enterprise. Keywords: Explicit Knowledge; Tacit Knowledge; Knowledge Conversion; Tacit Knowledge Management Systems; Case Study 1...
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...Records Management Journal Records management myopia: a case study Stewart Hase Julian Galt Article information: Downloaded by Universiti Teknologi MARA At 06:47 09 July 2016 (PT) To cite this document: Stewart Hase Julian Galt, (2011),"Records management myopia: a case study", Records Management Journal, Vol. 21 Iss 1 pp. 36 - 45 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09565691111125099 Downloaded on: 09 July 2016, At: 06:47 (PT) References: this document contains references to 36 other documents. To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 3432 times since 2011* Users who downloaded this article also downloaded: (2014),"The impact of information culture on information/records management: A case study of a municipality in Belgium", Records Management Journal, Vol. 24 Iss 1 pp. 5-21 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ RMJ-04-2013-0007 (2012),"The contribution of records management to good governance", The TQM Journal, Vol. 24 Iss 2 pp. 123-141 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17542731211215071 (2010),"What will be the next records management orthodoxy?", Records Management Journal, Vol. 20 Iss 3 pp. 252-264 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09565691011095283 Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by emerald-srm:484904 [] For Authors If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose...
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...bs_bs_banner Journal of Management Studies 50:2 March 2013 doi: 10.1111/joms.12008 Commodifying the Commodifiers: The Impact of Procurement on Management Knowledge Joe O’Mahoney, Stefan Heusinkveld and Christopher Wright Cardiff University; VU University, Amsterdam; University of Sydney ABSTRACT Current conceptualizations of the commodification of management knowledge prioritize the agency of knowledge producers, such as consultancies, but downplay the role of other actors such as intermediaries. Using a qualitative multi-method study of the role of procurement in sourcing consultancy knowledge, we demonstrate how intermediaries also commodify management knowledge, thereby limiting the exchange value of that knowledge. Through our analysis we develop a more sophisticated model of the processes and consequences of knowledge commodification. This model clarifies and extends prior research by highlighting the role of commensuration, comparison and valuation, as well as the related tactics that consultants and client managers use to resist procurement’s attempts to commodify management knowledge. Keywords: commodification, consumers, intermediaries, management consultancies, management knowledge, procurement INTRODUCTION The growth of the management knowledge industry over the last 50 years has resulted in increased research attention paid to the activities and impact of knowledge producers such as business schools, management gurus, publishers, and consultancies (see...
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...Knowledge sharing in organisational contexts: a motivation-based perspective Alice Lam and Jean-Paul Lambermont-Ford Abstract Purpose – Facilitating knowledge sharing within organisations is a difficult task: the willingness of individuals to share and integrate their knowledge is one of the central barriers. This paper aims to develop a motivation-based perspective to explore how organisations resolve the social dilemma of knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis builds on a three-category taxonomy of motivation, adding ‘‘hedonic’’ motivation to the traditional dichotomy of ‘‘extrinsic’’ and ‘‘intrinsic’’ motivation. It uses case studies gleaned from the literature to explore the interactive effects between the different motivators in two different types of knowledge-intensive organisations: professional bureaucracy and operating adhocracy. Findings – Within a professional bureaucracy, the social dilemma of knowledge sharing may be overcome through normative motivation, with provision of hedonic motivation through extrinsic incentives such as training and career progression. In an operating adhocracy where interdependent teamwork is vital, it may be overcome through normative alignment reinforced by intensive socialisation. Extrinsic motivators that align with hedonic motivation may also reinforce the propensity for knowledge sharing. In both organisational types, financial extrinsic incentives do not appear to be relevant on their own, and may ‘‘crowd...
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...Portada Management information systems managing the digital firm Part One. Organizations, Management, and the Networked Enterprise ....1 Chapter 1. Managing the Digital Firm ....2 Opening Case: DaimlerChrysler's Agile Supply Chain ....3 1.1 Why Information Systems? ....4 Why Information Systems Matter 4 • How Much Does IT Matter? 6 • Why IT Now? Digital Convergence and the Changing Business Environment ....7 1.2 Perspectives on Information Systems ....13 What Is an Information System? ....13 Windows on Organizations: Cemex: A Digital Firm in the Making ....14 Window on Technology: UPS Competes Globally with Information Technology ....17 It Isn't Just Technology: A Business Perspective on Information Systems 18 • Dimensions of Information Systems ....20 1.3 Contemporary Approaches to Information Systems ....25 Technical Approach 26 • Behavioral Approach 26 • Approach of This Text: Sociotechnical Systems ....27 1.4 Learning to Use Information Systems: New Opportunities with Technology ....27 The Challenge of Information Systems: Key Management Issues 28 • Integrating Text with Technology: New Opportunities for Learning ....30 Make IT Your Business ....31 Summary, 31 • Key Terms, 32 • Review Questions, 32 • Discussion Questions, 33 • Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Adding Value to Information for Management Decision Making, 33 • Dirt Bikes USA: Preparing a Management Overview of the Company, 33 • Electronic Commerce Project: Analyzing...
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...for Understanding Innovation in Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Course : Qualitative Case Study Research Faculty : Prof. Rajen Gupta, MDI Submitted by : Davinder Singh, EFPM (2011) Research Focus and Methodologies for Understanding Innovation in Small - Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Introduction Innovation is a product, service, or process that is new or perceived as new by its developers and provides increased value to user and organization (Van de Ven, 1986). The ability of an organization to innovate is increasingly being considered as the most important factor for competitive advantage (Tidd et al., 2001). Importance has been laid on building innovative organizations and the management of the innovation process with the organizations. This is increasingly being considered important for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and has been researched from multiple perspectives. The aim of this paper is to discuss, the areas of innovation in SMEs which are focus of recent studies, and the various research methodologies utilized for these studies. The importance to study innovation in SMEs is discussed in the succeeding section. This is followed with discussion on research studies undertaken in this field in the recent past. The difference in the ontological perspective and the consequent use of different research methodologies has been discussed using construct of ‘knowledge’ as illustration. Innovation in SMEs The role of SMEs in a country’s economy cannot be...
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...Management Information Systems MANAGING THE DIGITAL FIRM Kenneth C. Laudon New York University f Jane P. Laudon Azimuth Information Systems PEARSON feerttifie tall Pearson Education International Brief Contents Part One Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Part One Project Organizations, Management, and the Networked Enterprise 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today 2 Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems 38 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy 80 Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems 124 Analyzing Business Processes for an Enterprise System 165 Part Two Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Part Two Project Information Technology Infrastructure 167 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies 168 Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management 222 Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology 260 Securing Information Systems 312 Creating a New Internet Business 351 Part Three Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Part Three Project Key System Applications for the Digital Age 353 Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications 354 E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods 388 Managing Knowledge 428 Enhancing Decision Making 470 Designing an Enterprise Information Portal 508 Part Four Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Part Four Project Building and Managing Systems 509 Building Systems 510 Project Management:...
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...1. Three distinctive approaches to knowledge management at Toyota The automobile industry is one that is very competitive, one method of increasing market share is by staying ahead of competition through exploitation of new knowledge to deliver more efficient processes or products (Chaston, 2004). Focusing on “ The Toyota Way” case study, three distinctive approaches have been discussed below; Metanational Company; . Toyota’s attitude of learning local and acting global describes the true meaning of being a metanational organization. Through this Toyota is able to understand local needs and wants and keep strong relationships with local suppliers to sustain competitive advantages. A Metanational describes firms that creates advantages on a worldwide scale instead of being limited to the “Home-Country” (Doz et al,1997).Such organizations understand the advantages of learning from different industries and keeping relationships with suppliers strong to sustain competitive advantage. The recession, the maturity of the Japanese industry and the opportunity in emergent markets has all contributed to the creation of Toyota as a metanational organization. The essence of this manifestation is its ability in accessing, melding, and leveraging distant capabilities and market knowledge Doz et al, 1997). Additionally Doz et al (1997) explain that in most companies important knowledge resides in the workplace; factory floors, within sales etc. Therefor by employing local talents to...
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...Abstract: While knowledge is increasingly considered to be a key resource for companies, the models for formulating business strategies that explicitly include it as a core component are still lacking. The paper investigates such issues by considering the particular case of computer service companies, which can be seen as Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) firms connecting the sources of innovation (i.e. large multinationals, research laboratories, universities, etc.) to the individual needs of the local customers. In doing so they operate as mediators between the local cognitive requirements and the more generic knowledge available in the global environment. Since those companies base their competitiveness on the capability to manage knowledge flows among various actors, the formulation of their business strategies requires new approaches that directly focus on knowledge assets and relevant processes. The paper describes the results of a survey involving twenty-one computer service companies located in the Northeast of Italy. The study allows the user to draw useful schemes for the identification of knowledge-based strategies, which can be of use beyond the specific context of investigation. In particular, rather than proposing completely new models for knowledge-based strategic formulations, the paper analyses the way knowledge can be integrated into more traditional strategic frameworks. The assumption is that these approaches can be more comfortable and understandable...
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...CASE METHOD Case study method is said to consist of several deficiencies. In spite of that, it is widely used in management education and training. Many arguments are made for using the case study method for imparting management education. Some of these arguments are: a) Translating Knowledge into Action: The texts always provide the concepts and their logical sequence. The success or failure of the manager depends more on his action and dynamics rather than his conceptual knowledge. The case enables one to decide about the action in a given situation and then relate it to the textual knowledge. The shuttling between precepts and practices will be possible while dealing with a case situation. (b) Opportunity to Analyze: In a case, a reader is getting a good opportunity to analyze and find out the ingredients. While the text gives standard principles, the application would vary based on the actual situations. One who reads the case gets an opportunity to diagnose the problem, evaluate alternatives and finally select a mode of operation that may be right or wrong. Several such decisions will enable one to become an adept decision maker. (c) Opportunity for Self-Determination: In a case study situation, all decisions are taken by the one who reads the case rather than any imposition of answers or solutions by anybody else. Practice makes a man perfect. Cases provide ample opportunities for self determining the case solutions based on one's own analytical and decision...
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...Knowledge management embedded in social media – successful company and its innovations ABSTRACT The continuous market pressures and competitions pushes the organisation to be in the race of making innovations besides safeguarding the talent and information they own. The race for new products and services for the customers arises due to increasing awareness and exposure through social media. This essay focuses on studying the knowledge management jointly with social media leading to innovation. The essay seeks to examine the role of social media taking IKEA as the case of interest. It aims to further investigate how knowledge management through social media help a company in its innovations, product development and services. 1. INTRODUCTION. Knowledge management has become the buzzword in recent past in the industrial sector. Companies have become very focused on the knowledge assets that they own and the capabilities of their organisation or company and staff to utilize theses assets. Thus, knowledge can be called a resource which could be acquired, exploited and applied to achieve success and advantage for the company (Zack, 2003). However, companies that fail to manage the knowledge it has might surely be losing its capabilities, potential and brains (Denford, J. S., & Chan, Y. E., 2011). The benefits that knowledge management offers ranges from promotion and elevation of unequivocal knowledge to attain efficiency and innovation in various business practices (Durrant...
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...Implementation Ada Wong The University of Hong Kong The University of Warwick, UK isada@business.hku.hk Patrick Y.K. Chau The University of Hong Kong pchau@business.hku.hk Harry Scarbrough The University of Warwick, UK Harry.Scarbrough@wbs.ac.uk Robert Davison City University of Hong Kong isrobert@cityu.edu.hk Abstract This study firstly examines the current literature concerning ERP implementation problems during implementation phases and causes of ERP implementation failure. A multiple case study research methodology was adopted to understand “why” and “how” these ERP systems could not be implemented successfully. Different stakeholders (including top management, project manager, project team members and ERP consultants) from these case studies were interviewed, and ERP implementation documents were reviewed for triangulation. An ERP life cycle framework was applied to study the ERP implementation process and the associated problems in each phase of ERP implementation. Fourteen critical failure factors were identified and analyzed, and three common critical failure factors (poor consultant effectiveness, project management effectiveness and poo555îr quality of business process re-engineering) were examined and discussed. Future research on ERP implementation and critical failure factors is discussed. It is hoped that this research will help to bridge the current literature gap and provide practical advice for both academics and practitioners. Keywords:...
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...combination of factors such as improved infrastructure, advancements in technology. Infrastructure and technology have not only provided cheaper means of communication and travel, but have revolutionized the speed at which individuals and businesses communicate with each other. Domestic companies are also spreading their operations to new territories across the globe in search of new markets or outsourcing some aspects of their production process. Management of employee cultural diversity, through the integration of suitable strategies plays a key role in improving the competitive advantage of the business, especially on the global platform. Globalization calls for specific approaches that promote harmonious working relationships within increasingly culturally diverse workplaces. Hansen (2002) observes that workplace diversity is critical to the existence of businesses and identifying key strategies to ensure harmonious working relationships among culturally diverse employees is integral to the survival of any business. Diversity in this case means the differences between individuals based on their culture, which influences their perceptions, values and beliefs. There is increased pressure on human resource departments to integrate culturally diverse employees, while at the same time maintaining high levels of motivation among the divergent groups. The main issue in a culturally diverse workforce is creating synergy, teamwork and...
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