Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
COIS40859
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Wilfred Eardley
Email: W.A.Eardley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Module handbook, case study materials and research papers.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Your essential reading should include the following:
Texts:
Rumizen, M.C. (2002) The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knowledge Management. Alpha Books. ISBN 0028641779.
Davenport, T.H. & Prusak, L (2000) Working Knowledge. How Organisations Manage What they Know. Harvard Business School Press, Boston, MA. ISBN 0-87584-655-6.
Wiig , K. (2004) People-Focused Knowledge Management. How effective decision making leads to corporate success. Elsevier Inc. 0 7506 7777 5
Texts:
Rumizen, M.C. (2002) The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knowledge Management. Alpha Books. ISBN 0028641779.
Davenport, T.H. & Prusak, L (2000) Working Knowledge. How Organisations Manage What they Know. Harvard Business School Press, Boston, MA. ISBN 0-87584-655-6.
Wiig , K. (2004) People-Focused Knowledge Management. How effective decision making leads to corporate success. Elsevier Inc. 0 7506 7777 5
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
Coursework assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4).
The coursework will be based on a number of themed topics defined by the tutor. The format will be a research paper based on sound secondary research, an effective literature review and with an original perspective. The paper should be fully referenced, using the Harvard Referencing system and properly structured. An advisory word limit of 4,000 words will apply.
Coursework assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4).
The coursework will be based on a number of themed topics defined by the tutor. The format will be a research paper based on sound secondary research, an effective literature review and with an original perspective. The paper should be fully referenced, using the Harvard Referencing system and properly structured. An advisory word limit of 4,000 words will apply.
Module Indicative Content
Definitions of knowledge and knowledge management terms. Knowledge management processes and outcomes. Uses and benefits of knowledge management.
Models of knowledge management and knowledge management strategies. Applications of knowledge management, e.g. communities of practice. Exploiting intellectual capital and improving the value of organisational knowledge.
Examples and case studies of the use of knowledge and knowledge management in a variety of organisations.
Models of knowledge management and knowledge management strategies. Applications of knowledge management, e.g. communities of practice. Exploiting intellectual capital and improving the value of organisational knowledge.
Examples and case studies of the use of knowledge and knowledge management in a variety of organisations.
Module Learning Strategies
The pattern of delivery will be 2 lectures and 2 tutorials per week.
(1:n)2 (1:20)2
Self directed study through guided reading and the use of VLE
Case studies
(1:n)2 (1:20)2
Self directed study through guided reading and the use of VLE
Case studies