Mgmt630 GDB No. 2 solution
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This is a serious misconception. KM is really about people, relationships, and a new way of working together as an entity in an organizational setting.
Knowledge management is another form of reengineering.
Reengineering is efficiency-driven-a one-item attempt at introducing radical change in organizational processes to improve efficiency. The emphasis is on cost reduction and making better use of existing operations. Jump-starting such a business, however, often results in failure.
The Myths of Knowledge Management
1. Knowledge management is a fad.
2. Knowledge management and data warehousing are essentially the same.
3. Knowledge management is a new concept.
4. Knowledge management is mere technology.
5. Technology distributes human intelligence.
7. Company employees have difficulty sharing knowledge.
8. Knowledge management works only within an organization.
9. Technology is a better alternative than face-to-face.
10. It is “no brainier’ to share what you know.
Knowledge management is mere technology.
This is a serious misconception. KM is really
about people, relationships, and a new way of working together as an entity in an organizational setting.
It is a unique way of thinking about work and about working. Imagine knowledge communities of employees with common interests sharing information on best practice that help everyone do a more efficient job. KM will work only if there is trust and confidence among coworkers. Over 80