Knowledge Management Essay

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Introduction Today, the information, technologies, and a vast amount of data permeate our daily lives and play such an integral role. One may want to assume that knowledge transfer can be more effortless due to its wide availability. However, this paper clearly demonstrates that the knowledge is not, by any means, effortlessly translated and transferred between different individuals in organizations. Chunharas dissects and examines various intricate dimensions in the ‘knowledge system’ in different organizations. He reviews seemingly intuitive on the surface, yet complex concepts such as sources of knowledge, types of decisions, and four dimensions and decision-making. This paper highlights the complexity, challenge of decision-making processes, and perpetual translation loops beginning from the raw research data then all the way to evaluation of those multiple steps. By building upon and emphasizing on those multi factorial processes and steps, the author explains that better understanding of these concepts would allow organizations fostering building a better learning environment.
Methods The article is divided largely in four major sections. The introduction lays out different basic concepts used in knowledge management (KM) for our better understanding of the topic. Then, the author continues on by touching upon various factors and steps involved in decision making processes. The first section delves into sources of knowledge and the second section explains incorporation of the different sets of knowledge at different steps of decision making processes. Thirdly, the integration of all the factors above is emphasized. All the key components together bring forth 4 different dimensions. Having access to knowledge whether it’s bas...

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...nizations. The article does not tend to use real life examples in current organizations. I have found that learning curves are expedited when theories and knowledge can be presented with and backed up by unique examples. By using examples and specific situations, literature and research articles would captivate and further challenge readers to learn new concepts better.
Conclusion Knowledge does not simply flow vertically or horizontally. Decision-makers would have to be aware of different aspects involved in KM in order to be innovative and effective. Additionally, they should not neglect in using an inclusive approach where every participant can make active interactions. This will help foster a ‘learning organization’ where every member can learn, grow, and, in return, contribute greatly to their organizations as proactive participants, not just as mere bystanders.

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