Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management (KM) comprises a range of strategies and practices used in an organization to identify, create, represent, distribute, and enable adoption of insights and experiences. Such insights and experiences comprise knowledge, either embodied in individuals or embedded in organizational processes or practice.
An established discipline since 1991 (see Nonaka 1991), KM includes courses taught in the fields of business administration, information systems, management, and library and information sciences (Alavi & Leidner 1999). More recently, other fields have started contributing to KM research; these include information and media, computer science, public health, and public policy.
Many large companies and non-profit organizations have resources dedicated to internal KM efforts, often as a part of their 'business strategy', 'information technology', or 'human resource management' departments (Addicott, McGivern & Ferlie 2006). Several consulting companies also exist that provide strategy and advice regarding KM to these organizations.
Knowledge Management efforts typically focus on organizational objectives such as improved performance, competitive advantage, innovation, the sharing of lessons learned, integration and continuous improvement of the organization. KM efforts overlap with organizational learning, and may be distinguished from that by a greater focus on the management of knowledge as a strategic asset and a focus on encouraging the sharing of knowledge.
Matching Knowledge Management Colleges
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Four or more years; Public; $12,138 average out-state tuition; $4,626 average in-state tuition |
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Xavier University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $30,230 average out-state tuition; $30,230 average in-state tuition |
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Framingham State University
Four or more years; Public; $7,050 average out-state tuition; $970 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Northridge
Four or more years; Public; $16,632 average out-state tuition; $5,472 average in-state tuition |
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York College Pennsylvania
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $14,320 average out-state tuition; $14,320 average in-state tuition |
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Four or more years; Public; $14,802 average out-state tuition; $3,849 average in-state tuition |
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Saint Joseph's University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $36,480 average out-state tuition; $36,480 average in-state tuition |
Knowledge Management Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Executive Council Outstanding Student Award - CSUF | Up to $2,500 | March 03, 2018 |
| Dr. George Lennox Endowed Scholarship | $2,000 | April 15, 2018 |
| Hazel and Walter T. Bales Scholarship | $2,000 | January 31, 2018 |
| Dan Fleury Construction/Stockman Bank Scholarship | $1,500 | February 01, 2018 |
| James J. Polczynski Memorial Endowed Scholarship | $1,500 | February 01, 2018 |
| Business Academic Scholarship | $1,000 | October 15, 2017 |
| Planters Bank Scholarship | $1,000 | April 15, 2018 |
| Women in Business Scholarship | $1,000 | December 01, 2017 |
| Unico Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | February 01, 2018 |
| Southport Bank Scholarship | $1,000 | February 01, 2018 |
Knowledge Management Related Majors
- Management Information Systems
- Information Resources Management/CIO Training
- Business Administration and Management
- Accounting
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Fashion Merchandising
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Office Management and Supervision
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Management Science
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
