Module Descriptors
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
COIS70997
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Wilfred Eardley
Email: W.A.Eardley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module provides a framework for understanding and exploring the fundamentals of knowledge management and will include:
- Definitions of knowledge and knowledge management;
- Models of knowledge management, knowledge management strategies and the characteristics of organisations, for example relationships and communities, Intellectual Capital and the value of organisational knowledge;
- Examples and cases of the use of knowledge in a variety of organisations
- Examination and critical review of the role and application of technology and the technologies available to facilitate KM.
You will be expected to engage in collaborative discourse to explore and research current and potential KM practices and reflect on the implications for KM of the models, cases, technologies and potentials.
- Definitions of knowledge and knowledge management;
- Models of knowledge management, knowledge management strategies and the characteristics of organisations, for example relationships and communities, Intellectual Capital and the value of organisational knowledge;
- Examples and cases of the use of knowledge in a variety of organisations
- Examination and critical review of the role and application of technology and the technologies available to facilitate KM.
You will be expected to engage in collaborative discourse to explore and research current and potential KM practices and reflect on the implications for KM of the models, cases, technologies and potentials.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Satisfactory progress on a Postgraduate Award in Computing or Technology
Module Resources
- Blackboard virtual learning environment
- Access to Library Information Services eResources via Athens;
- Access to external library catalogues and websites;
- Academic search engine (e.g.Google Scholar)
- Access to Library Information Services eResources via Athens;
- Access to external library catalogues and websites;
- Academic search engine (e.g.Google Scholar)
Module Texts
Recommended texts:-
Knowledge Management Primer, Bali, R.K., Wickramasinghe, N. and Lehaney, B., (2009) Routledge, New York, ISBN: 978-041599233
Innovative Knowledge Management: Concepts for Organisational Creativity and Collaborative Design, Eardley, W.A. and Uden, L. (2011), IGI Global Publications, Hershey Pennsylvania, ISBN: 978-1605667010
Knowledge Management in Organisations, Hislop, D. (2009) Oxford University Press, ISBN: 978-0199534975
Knowledge Management Primer, Bali, R.K., Wickramasinghe, N. and Lehaney, B., (2009) Routledge, New York, ISBN: 978-041599233
Innovative Knowledge Management: Concepts for Organisational Creativity and Collaborative Design, Eardley, W.A. and Uden, L. (2011), IGI Global Publications, Hershey Pennsylvania, ISBN: 978-1605667010
Knowledge Management in Organisations, Hislop, D. (2009) Oxford University Press, ISBN: 978-0199534975
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through the means of keynote lectures based on the core material, which will be reinforced by using tutorials and discussion groups to illustrate the main points through the application of techniques to small case studies.
2 x 1 hour Lectures
1 x 1 hour Tutorial (which will include seminars and guided reading)
A VLE will be used to set up thread discussions around the tutorial topics and students will be encouraged where appropriate to participate in discussion groups. The module will seek to adopt knowledge management techniques as part of its teaching and learning strategy, therefore student participation, in tutorial activities is important to promote individual reflection and collective knowledge working.
2 x 1 hour Lectures
1 x 1 hour Tutorial (which will include seminars and guided reading)
A VLE will be used to set up thread discussions around the tutorial topics and students will be encouraged where appropriate to participate in discussion groups. The module will seek to adopt knowledge management techniques as part of its teaching and learning strategy, therefore student participation, in tutorial activities is important to promote individual reflection and collective knowledge working.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework. (learning outcomes 1 - 4) Completed as an individual piece of work. Maximum word limit 4,000 words.
In addition a reflective log must be attached as an appendix to show engagement with the assignment. (learning outcome 4)
The coursework will be based on a number of themed topics defined by the tutor.
The format will be of 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.
In addition a reflective log must be attached as an appendix to show engagement with the assignment. (learning outcome 4)
The coursework will be based on a number of themed topics defined by the tutor.
The format will be of 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.