Abstract: Many firms assign a chief knowledge officer to the top executive team for the success of knowledge management, but little attention has been paid to investigate the reasons for the presence of the chief knowledge officers. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the factors that influence the presence of the chief knowledge officers
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Changing knowledge manager role
Abstract: Chapter five looks at how the role of the knowledge manager will change to reflect wider field transformation. What new capabilities will they need to develop? What people will you need to be looking for in the future? Data scientists who can provide insights and analysis; those who can tell a story with
Diffusion of Knowledge Management Education in LIS Schools
Abstract: This paper aims to identify the current state of knowledge management (KM) diffusion in LIS schools. In terms of content, we have identified two principal approaches to the perception of KM in the LIS community: an active approach, seeing KM as an opportunity for the LIS community to change; and a passive approach,
Information Manager/Librarian to Knowledge Manager
Abstract: Many organizations world over are embracing knowledge management systems for survival and to retain profitability. This trend is visible in the technology intensive businesses like biotechnology, computers and telecommunications and also in professions like legal, accountancy and management consultancy. A new breed of managers called “Knowledge Manager” has emerged to put the new
Power-influence for the Knowledge Leader
Abstract: Knowledge management (KM) has been found to be a critical success factor for organizational performance. However, most organizations are found to be purely focused on the technological perspectives of KM initiatives at the expense of people perspective. They fail to realize that the success of any KM system relies upon the acceptance and