
Knowledge Management in Organizations is the most comprehensive and critical textbook on the subject. Encompassing a number of perspectives - including organizational behaviour, HRM, systems, and sociocultural factors - the text introduces the concept of knowledge before examining how it can be effectively managed within the organizations in which we work.The international author team ensure the broad theoretical coverage is brought to life with practical illustrations and case studies exploring topics such as knowledge sharing via social media, knowledge transfer in different cultural contexts, and the interaction of leadership, culture, and knowledge management in Australian SMEs. Examples are diverse, international, and highly relevant to each chapter, showcasing the significance of knowledge management in all types of organizational settings.'Time to Reflect' boxes, review and discussion questions, and a question or activity to accompany every illustration and case study ensure students are challenged to engage with the subject critically and reflectively. Despite the critical approach and depth of coverage, the text remains accessible through its widely praised writing style, coherent structure, in-chapter definition boxes, and manageable size.This book is accompanied by a selection of online resources:For students:Extra online casesWeb links to additional resources and relevant websitesExtension questionsFor lecturers:Suggested exam questionsSuggested essay/coursework questionsSuggestions for classroom activitiesFigures and tables from the book
This text investigates the core question of how knowledge is defined, created, and effectively managed within diverse organizational environments. The authors, Donald Hislop, Rachelle Bosua, and Remko Helms, synthesize perspectives from human resource management, organizational behavior, and information systems to provide a comprehensive framework. They argue that successful knowledge management requires balancing technical systems with the complex sociocultural factors inherent in modern workplaces.
What You Will Find
Experts and educators frequently highlight this text as a foundational resource for students due to its balance of critical theory and practical application. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which maintains academic rigor while remaining manageable for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Page Count:
344
Publication Date:
2018-05-29
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198724012
ISBN-13:
9780198724018
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