Search for dissertations about: "practice of knowledge management in organizations"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 98 swedish dissertations containing the words practice of knowledge management in organizations.
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1. In search of known unknowns : an empirical investigation of the peripety of a knowledge management system
Abstract : In their quest to secure their level of competitiveness, organizations have turned their attention to a specific type of information technology (IT) solution referred to as knowledge management systems (KMS). Research recurrently views and defines such system as IT-tools that mainly enable the collection, storing and diffusion of knowledge within the boundaries of the organization. READ MORE
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2. Cross-boundary knowledge work in innovation : Understanding the role of space and objects
Abstract : This dissertation studies the topic of cross-boundary knowledge work from the perspective of sociomateriality. Cross-boundary knowledge work refers to the collaboration of actors belonging to different social worlds to achieve shared knowledge outcomes. READ MORE
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3. Communities in the Digital Age : Towards a Theoretical Model of Communities of Practice and Information Technology
Abstract : The global change towards a knowledge economy forces organizations to seek new and better ways to manage knowledge work and learning. Organizations have recognized that dfferent information technologies can play an important role in their quest to make the desired changes take place. READ MORE
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4. Icons of New Public Management : four studies on competition, contracts and control
Abstract : Public organizations have undergone major changes over the past few decades. The umbrella term used to characterize these changes in the style of public administration is ‘New Public Management’ (NPM). READ MORE
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5. Quality Practice : An Empirical Investigation of Product Development and the Goods-To-Service Continuum
Abstract : During the past 20 years, there has been steady growth not only in the service sector but also in the service content of most products. Traditional manufacturing companies have become more dependent on the services they provide and this part of their business is very important for their business result. READ MORE