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11181 (v.5) Information Studies 390 - Knowledge Auditing


 

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

306432 (v.1) Information Studies 389 - Knowledge Management Principles or any previous version

Syllabus:

Conduct a basic information and knowledge analysis of an organisation and its environment, examine the existing information resources in the organisation, analyse organisational information needs and communication patterns, evaluate the level of effectiveness of current information flow in the organisation, develop an organisational information policy.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have conducted a basic analysis of an organisation and its environment. Examined the existing knowledge resources in the organisation. Investigated the communication patterns in the organisation. Analysed knowledge and information needs of the organisation. Evaluated the level of effectiveness of current knowledge flow and use in the organisation. Developed a way forward to manage the knowledge in the organisation.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Davenport, Thomas H.M., Ecles, R.G., and Prusak, L. (1992), Information politics. Sloan Management Review. 34.1. pp. 53-65. Davenport, T.H. and Prusak, L. (1998), Working Knowledge, how organisations manage what theyt know. Boston, Harvard Business School Press.

Unit Texts:

Orna, Elizabeth. (1999), Practical information policies 2nd ed. Aldershot, Gower Publishing Company.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Background Presentation 50%, Final Report with Recommendations 30%. Individual Tutorial Discussions on WebCT 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 91301 Librarianship and Information Management

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Fully Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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