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12159 (v.5) Information Studies 533 - 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 processing professionals and professional practice. Learning is put into practice through discussion, an online diary and a reflective report. Covers 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 management and a review.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to contribute knowledgeably, at a senior level, to knowledge management and planning strategy. Gained an understanding of the complexity of issues to consider in the knowledge management process.

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:

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: theinformation 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. Drucker, P.F. et al. (1998), Harvard business review on knowledge management. Boston, Harvard Business School Press. Klobas, J.E. (1997), Information services for new millennium organisations: librarians and knowledge management. In D.Raitt (ed.) Libraries for the new millennium. London, Library Association Publishing, pp. 39-64. Little, S.T., Quintas, P. and Ray, T. (eds.) (2000), Managing knowledge: an essential reader. London, Sage.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Coursework diary 40%, Participation in online discussion 40%, Students' knowledge management principles 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 1Y 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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