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What are the main topics covered in the CSIS 3200 course on Knowledge Management?
What are the main topics covered in the CSIS 3200 course on Knowledge Management?
- KM as a technology tool, organizational structure, marketing strategies, financial management
- KM as an agent of culture change, mapping the current culture, cultural drivers, communication and change (correct)
- Leadership theories, conflict resolution, decision making, ethics in business
- Project management, customer relations, supply chain management, human resources
What is the first step suggested for using KM as a programme of culture change?
What is the first step suggested for using KM as a programme of culture change?
- Identify the institutional barriers to culture change
- Create a detailed communication plan
- Map the culture to understand barriers and cultural habits (correct)
- Implement KM in all areas simultaneously
How are success stories from pilot areas used in the communication programme?
How are success stories from pilot areas used in the communication programme?
- As 'social proof' (correct)
- As a tool for blame
- As evidence of failure
- As irrelevant anecdotes
What are the two main ways of mapping organizational culture mentioned in the text?
What are the two main ways of mapping organizational culture mentioned in the text?
What is the suggested approach for addressing institutional barriers to new culture?
What is the suggested approach for addressing institutional barriers to new culture?
According to Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995), how is knowledge defined?
According to Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995), how is knowledge defined?
According to Wiig (1999), what does knowledge consist of?
According to Wiig (1999), what does knowledge consist of?
How is knowledge related to human action according to the text?
How is knowledge related to human action according to the text?
Why are people considered a key element of knowledge according to the text?
Why are people considered a key element of knowledge according to the text?
Why is knowledge considered contextualized according to the text?
Why is knowledge considered contextualized according to the text?