Knowledge management through the development of knowledge repositories: towards work degradation

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Taskin ◽  
Gabriel Van Bunnen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Repositories

Effective Integration of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning into Knowledge Management Structures

2004 ◽  
pp. 215-251
Author(s):  
Francisco M.M. Neto ◽  
Francisco V. Brasileiro
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Knowledge Mapping ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Computer Tools ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Effective Integration

Support for knowledge management (KM) requires mechanisms for creation, mapping and transference of knowledge. Many organizations use computer tools, like knowledge mapping tools, knowledge repositories, tools to support communities of practice and computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), to achieve these goals. In particular, CSCL can support knowledge transfer at the same time that it improves the process of creating new knowledge. However, whole CSCL potential to transfer knowledge and foment learning is not being used adequately, mainly because of the lack of appropriate integration with other KM tools. In fact, there is a lack of guidance on how to effectively integrate CSCL into KM and how to evaluate the benefits of this integration. This chapter fills in this gap by proposing a model to improve KM through the consistent and effective integration of CSCL into the KM structure of organizations. It also describes a framework to evaluate the results of this integration.

Directions and Trends in Knowledge Management Research

2003 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
George M. Giaglis
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Pattern Matching ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
Accurate Definition ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Definition Of

Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) has existed as a separate field of scientific research for almost a decade. It is therefore surprising that very few studies to date have been concerned with the identification of the scope and boundaries of the field, as well as the sub-topics and research themes that constitute it. This chapter reports on the results of an empirical analysis of more than 200 research projects in Knowledge and Information Management. Using an inductive methodology of pattern matching analysis, a more accurate definition of knowledge management is attempted, and an innovative taxonomy of research sub-themes within the ‘umbrella’ area of Knowledge and Information Management is proposed. Furthermore, a trend towards a gradual maturation of the presently prevailing research paradigm is identified, indicating a need for a ‘paradigm shift’ that will provide a new direction and vision for future research in the area. We suggest that targeted future research efforts in the area of knowledge technologies will contribute to the development of the ‘next generation’ knowledge management systems that will transform the existing ‘passive’ knowledge repositories into ‘active’ learning environments.

Directions and Trends in Knowledge Management Research

2011 ◽  
pp. 1438-1449
Author(s):  
George M. Giaglis
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Pattern Matching ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
Accurate Definition ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Definition Of

Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) has existed as a separate field of scientific research for almost a decade. It is therefore surprising that very few studies to date have been concerned with the identification of the scope and boundaries of the field, as well as the sub-topics and research themes that constitute it. This chapter reports on the results of an empirical analysis of more than 200 research projects in Knowledge and Information Management. Using an inductive methodology of pattern matching analysis, a more accurate definition of knowledge management is attempted, and an innovative taxonomy of research sub-themes within the ‘umbrella’ area of Knowledge and Information Management is proposed. Furthermore, a trend towards a gradual maturation of the presently prevailing research paradigm is identified, indicating a need for a ‘paradigm shift’ that will provide a new direction and vision for future research in the area. We suggest that targeted future research efforts in the area of knowledge technologies will contribute to the development of the ‘next generation’ knowledge management systems that will transform the existing ‘passive’ knowledge repositories into ‘active’ learning environments.

Software Process Asset Libraries Using Knowledge Repositories

2009 ◽  
pp. 465-475
Author(s):  
Leonardo Bermón-Angarita ◽  
Antonio Amescua-Seco ◽  
Maria Isabel Sánchez-Segura ◽  
Javier García-Guzmán
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Software Process ◽  
Process Engineering ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
New Generation

This paper establishes the incorporation of knowledge management techniques as a means to improve actual software process asset libraries. It presents how knowledge management contributes to the creation of a new generation of process libraries as repositories of knowledge as well as the mechanisms to allow the acquisition, storage, collaborating, sharing and distribution of knowledge related to the software development processes. It exposes aspects about organization and structure of this kind of digital libraries oriented to software process engineering, defining a lifecycle of the software process assets and a set of services and functions for its effective use in small and medium software development enterprises.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management in the Major Knowledge Repositories in India

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Ali P. M. Naushad ◽  
◽  
Jafar Iqbal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Repositories

E-Collaboration-Based Knowledge Refinement as a Key Success Factor for Knowledge Repository Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 226-232
Author(s):  
T. Rachel Chung ◽  
Kwangsu Cho
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Knowledge Repository ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
It Systems ◽  
Key Success Factor

Electronic knowledge repository systems are fundamental tools for supporting knowledge management (KM) initiatives (Alavi, 2000; King, Marks, & McCoy, 2002). The KPMG Consulting Knowledge Management Research Report 2000 (KPMG, 2000) shows 61% of 423 firms surveyed in the United States and Europe have either implemented or expected to implement repository systems. A follow-up KPMG survey (KPMG, 2003) shows that more than 70% of the firms have either implemented knowledge repositories in the last 2 years or planned to implement them in the next 2 years. Compared to other IT systems for KM, repositories are one of the most widely implemented and used KM tools (KPMG, 2000).

Contributing Knowledge to Knowledge Repositories

2010 ◽  
pp. 489-507
Author(s):  
Annapoornima M. Subramanian ◽  
Pek-Hooi Soh
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Knowledge Management Systems ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Knowledge Resources ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
Electronic Knowledge Repositories ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Willingness To Contribute

Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) such as electronic knowledge repositories (EKR) have brought substantial changes to the way organizations leverage their knowledge resources. Despite the importance of KMS, organizations are faced with a challenge to realize the benefits of KMS. One challenging issue that has not been extensively investigated by prior KMS studies is the factors that drive employees’ usage of KMS and their willingness to contribute knowledge. This chapter posits that the drivers of KMS usage can be defined by two facets: (1) the inducement mechanism that motivates the employees to contribute knowledge and (2) the opportunity mechanism that facilitates their knowledge contribution. To examine the determinants of KMS usage, we propose a multi-dimensional model that forms three antecedents of inducement – rewards, power, and centrality – and three antecedents of opportunity – ease in using EKR, organizational structure and top management support. The model is tested using 180 survey responses collected from a software company. The analysis demonstrates that KMS usage is jointly determined by both the inducement and opportunity mechanisms.

Sharing Organizational Knowledge through Knowledge Repositories

2005 ◽  
pp. 2475-2480
Author(s):  
M. Asim Qayyum
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Knowledge Repository ◽  
Knowledge Repositories

Knowledge repositories are increasingly being viewed as a special form of knowledge management in organizational memory information systems (OMISs). Presented in this paper are the design concepts and guidelines for building a knowledge repository, and its practical implementation in the form of a prototype. The needs and the organizational and technical challenges associated with the undertaking of such a project are identified, and recommendations and strategies for overcoming the restrictions are discussed. In light of these repository-building guiding principles, the prototype of such a knowledge management system is envisaged to be a Web-based electronic repository of online pedagogical resources, built to help foster a learning organization that works together to gather and share knowledge. As per the design guidelines, information resources within this prototype are combined with user insights and experience in the form of associated annotations and then categorized within a subject tree to appear as knowledge to the repository users.

Collaborative Knowledge Management Systems for Learning Organisations

2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusli Abdullah ◽  
Shamsul Sahibudin ◽  
Rose Alinda Alias ◽  
Mohd Hasan Selamat
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Knowledge Management System ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Knowledge Management Systems ◽  
Knowledge Repositories ◽  
Knowledge Environment ◽  
Collaborative Knowledge Management ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Collaborative Knowledge

A knowledge management system (KMS) is a concept that can be used for creating knowledge repositories, improving knowledge access and sharing as well as communicating through collaboration, enhancing the knowledge environment and managing knowledge as an asset for an institution or organisation. In this paper, we propose a collaborative KMS framework for learning organisations (LOs) and discuss components in the framework that will help organisations to increase productivity and quality as well as to gain return on investment from a KMS. These components are KMS functionality, architecture, taxonomy, psychological, sociocultural and audit.

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