KMCD

UNIT I- THE Knowledge Management CONCEPT
Scope
The module in this unit, Understanding Knowledge Management, addresses the information needs of people who wish to understand what knowledge management is and what it is not; the types, levels, and other categorizations of knowledge; the knowledge process, principles associated with it, and other related concepts. It explains why knowledge management is important.
Objectives
After going through this unit, participants will be able to appreciate knowledge management, its objectives, and benefits to community development and its stakeholders; gain understanding of the concepts of knowledge, knowledge management, and associated terms familiarize themselves with the principles of knowledge management and the knowledge process learn about some approaches to developing a knowledge management strategy and their successful applications by some organizations
Content information
1.1: Knowledge, knowledge management, and related concepts 1.2: Objectives of knowledge management and requirements for its implementation 1.3: The knowledge process 1.4: KM application: Some cases of organization Implementing KM
References
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