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This 11 page paper looks at knowledge management and the ways in which a firm can gain value from a knowledge management strategy or system. The paper defines what it is meant by knowledge management, looks at the different types of knowledge management that can take place and the barriers to successful implementation and what approaches should be taken in terms of knowledge creation and leveraging knowledge to overcome potential barriers. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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Application Weaknesses 6 2.4.2 KM Application Strengths 8 3. Linking Knowledge Management with Modern Management Concepts 12 3.1 The Learning Organization 12 4. Conclusion 15 1. Introduction
Knowledge management has become an increasing important subject, often seen as a subject linked to the evolution of modern technology, although information systems and technology
have changed the context which knowledge management takes place, it must be seen as an evolution that can help enhance knowledge management. Knowledge is more than information, it is defined
as "the state or fact of knowing" (Dictionary.com, 2008), this indicates the need for understanding the relevant and context of information so that it is a useful format. Many texts
which are now used by business strategists focus on the use of knowledge management and it is these texts that give us the clue to how and why knowledge managing
is becoming more important. Therefore considering both knowledge management and the way it may be implemented or adopted can be important, and such models such as the learning organizations which
allows for constant change and learning may also be relevant when looking at knowledge management. 2. Knowledge Management 2.1 The Need for Knowledge Management
In the past it may be argued that knowledge management was a potential source of competitive advantage, but in todays modern commercial environment it may also be
seen as a potential cause of disadvantage is a firm does not undertake a positive knowledge management strategy as such it needs to be present and fully leveraged to give
real advantages. Feng (et al, 2004) summarizes a range of resources that find firms who have committed and proactive knowledge management
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