Abstract: It is to be expected that in a new and emerging discipline like knowledge management (KM) there still will be ambivalence among both LIS educational institutions and their students, as to the need to have KM courses. Investigating the benefits of engaging with these programs might help to clear up this ambiguity. The
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Suggest good courses in knowledge management in an unbiased manner
On LinkedIn Answers Elia S. asks: Can somebody suggest good courses in knowledge management in an unbiased manner? Googling KM courses comes up with tons of companies selling themselves for KM certification, I am more interested in academic and scientific approaches to KM, with high-quality material, stemming from renowned campuses (currently
Structuring Competencies for a Knowledge Management Executive Program
Abstract: The main aim of the research was to examine the competencies required for employees to graduate from a MKM Executive Program offered by the International Islamic University Malaysia. The expected research output includes a list of competencies for developing the program structure and learning outcomes, course learning outcomes and descriptions. MKM Executive Program
Tacit Knowledge and Pedagogy at UK Universities
Abstract: Some observations of 20+ UK Universities offering courses in Knowledge Management suggest the area of Tacit Knowledge is being ignored or given a back seat in to the more traditional didactic and formal teachings of Knowledge Management. The paper discusses what Tacit Knowledge is and why it is becoming the only remaining ‘tool’
Knowledge Management Education in LIS Programs?
Abstract: This paper investigates the perceptions of the heads of 12 LIS schools about KM education. The heads from North America, Europe and Pacific region who consented to participate in this study had either been offering KM courses or had an apparent interest in these programs. Data about perceptions were gathered around the nature