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(2008, 3300 words)
The paper examines the issues of knowledge management in organizations reporting on the reasons behind the recent increased interest in organizational learning (OL), the stages of OL, the problems of performance management, employment ethics, human relation approach, etc. Recommendations are suggested about the strategy of employee relations.
(2008, 2300 words)
The paper looks at the knowledge management (KM) challenges faced by the Marconi Corporation Plc when they acquired 10 new companies over the period of just 3 years. The principles of the learning organisation are analysed arguing that they could facilitated the task of KM; alternative strategies are considered that may have prevented the business from slipping into decline. Theoretical underpinnings of a learning organisation are provided with a focus on the theory of Peter Senge.
(2008, 2100 words)
The paper examines the concept of tacit knowledge as opposed to explicit knowledge providing definitions to both types of knowledge and arguing whether tacit knowledge can be transferred. Contribution of tacit knowledge to innovation is considered; the role of collaboration in disseminating tacit knowledge is discussed.
(2008, 2900 words)
The paper offers analysis of knowledge management (KM) in an imaginary organisation presenting information on their mission, business strategy, structure, etc. to define a suitable KM approach. Definitions of knowledge and its categories are reviewed; knowledge environment is described; a KM strategy is developed.
(2008, 3800 words)
The paper examines the practice of tacit knowledge management (TKM) providing a review of related academic literature and discussing the concepts of value, the importance of knowing the value of organisational resources, the role of human interaction and relationship building, etc. The discussion touches on the issues of leadership, intuition, creativity, learning organisation, etc.
(2008, 10 000 words)
This dissertation examines how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, it examines how firms have used innovation and knowledge management to achieve competitive advantage in a wide number of contexts and countries. After the research aims and objectives are set out, the dissertation presents a critical literature review of the strategic management, innovation management, and knowledge management literatures, as well as that relating to an international business environment. The methodology chapter sets out the collective case study approach that is adopted, drawing on a number of organisations in different industries to highlight the use of knowledge and innovation in achieving competitive advantage. The cases are then analysed from a firm and national level. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/883. Proposal. Innovation and Knowledge Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage.
(2008, 10 000 words)
This dissertation examines how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, it examines how firms have used innovation and knowledge management to achieve competitive advantage in a wide number of contexts and countries. After the research aims and objectives are set out, the dissertation presents a critical literature review of the strategic management, innovation management, and knowledge management literatures, as well as relating to an international business environment. The methodology chapter sets out the collective case study approach that is adopted, drawing on a number of organisations in different industries to highlight the use of knowledge and innovation in achieving competitive advantage. The cases are then analysed from a firm and national level. Proposal is presented in the appendix.
(2008, 1900 words)
This dissertation proposal puts forward the case to examine how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, the dissertation proposal focuses on examining a number of TNCs, including Amazon, Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Toyota, across a wide number of international markets. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/881. Dissertation. Innovation and Knowledge Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage.
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