306432 (v.1) Information Studies 389 - Knowledge Management Principles
| Area: | Department of Media and Information |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Develops an understanding of knowledge management, its history and scope, underlying theories and their implications for information professionals and professional practice. Learning is put into practice through discussion, an online diary and a reflective report. Presented in six main modules - introduction to knowledge management, recognising and creating knowledge, communicating and sharing knowledge, knowledge management resources and capabilities, establishing some principles of knowledge managementand a review. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to contribute knowledgeably, at a senior level, to knowledge management planning and strategy. Gained an understanding of the complexity of issues to consider in the knowledge management process. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Abell, A., Chandler, L., Kibby, P., Martin, N., Oxbrow, Nigel, Parnell, A., Sanderson, F., and Stenson, A. (1999), Skills for Knowledge Management - Building a Knowledge Economy. London, TFPL. Abell, A. and Oxbrow, N. (2001), Competing with knowledge: the information professional in the knowledge management age. London, TFPL. Davenport, T.H., and Prusak, L (1998), Working Knowledge, how organisations manage what they know. Boston, Harvard Business School Press. Druker, P.F. et al. (1998), Harvard Business Review on Knowledge Managements. Boston, Harvard Business School. Klobas, J. E. (1997). Information Services for new millenium organisations - librarians and knowledge management. In D.Raitt (ed.), Libraries for the New Millenium, London, library Association Publishing, pp.39-64. Little, S.T., Quintas, P. and Ray, T. (eds.) (2002), Managing knowledge: an essential reader. London, Sage. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed references. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Coursework diary 40%, Participation in online discussions 40%, Students' knowledge management principles 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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