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1.Introduction:
A. Explain the concept of knowledge management.
B. Write a paragraph highlighting the evolution of knowledge management and how knowledge management can help the organisation in present day competitive world.
C. How is tacit knowledge different from explicit knowledge? Why is it important for the organisation to capture both Tacit as well as explicit knowledge?
2.Knowledge management cycles and Models:
Discuss in detail Bukowitz and Williams KM cycle.
Describe how the major types of knowledge (i.e., tacit and explicit) are transformed in the Nonaka and Takeuchi knowledge spiral model of KM. Use a concrete example to make your point (e.g., a bright idea that occurs to an individual in the organization).
a. Which transformations would prove to be the most difficult? Why?
b. Which transformation would prove to be fairly easy? Why?
3. Explain in detail the Wiigs Knowledge management model. How is the Wiig KM model related to the Nonaka and Takeuchi model? In what important ways do they differ? 400-500 words.
4.How do public, private, and shared knowledge differ? What are the implications of managing these different types of knowledge according to the Wiig KM model? Also discuss the four types of knowledge defined by K. Wiig in his Knowledge management model. 250 350 Words.
Q.5:
A.Explain in detail various Tacit Knowledge capturing methods used by the organizations. 250 350 Words.
B.Discuss the Strategic Implications of Knowledge Capture and Codification. 150-250 Words.
C.Discuss the role of communities of practice in knowledge management? How can organizations cultivate communities of practice? 300 400 words.