Knowledge management and organizational learning

Aims of the course

The course presents the impact of the knowledge-based environment on the management process through its fundamental functions in a new era organization. At the turn of the 21st century, organizations are facing the internet revolution, which imposes on top management new and different conceptual requirements. In the age of the knowledge-based economy, the process of management is undergoing radical changes in all dimensions. Learning organizations build their sustainable competitive advantages based on knowledge and intellectual capital, which also represents an important economic source of the modern organization.
The purpose of the course is to:
1. Make the student knowledgeable about the principles and concepts related to an overview of knowledge management and organizational learning.
2. Establish an overview of the development of knowledge management and organizational learning through time.
Make the students knowledgeable about knowledge management and organizational learning in the European framework and how this concept is applied in different sectors.

Course syllabus

1. Course introduction, Knowledge management and organizational learning overview
2. Knowledge through history, philosophies, theories
3. Knowledge and intellectual capital
4. Strategic knowledge management
5. Learning process in organizations
6. Learning organization
7. Enabling knowledge transfer
8. Knowledge management implementation
9. Importance of networks for leadership and learning – part I.
10. Importance of networks for leadership and learning – part II.
11. Influence of knowledge management and organizational learning on the creativity of individuals and organizational design
12. Knowledge management and organizational learning in European framework
13. Application of knowledge management and organizational learning in different sectors
14. Knowledge management and organizational learning wrap up and examples of good practice

Case studies

Course director(s)

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  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-colnar-ph-d-69865685/ 
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  • Office Hours
  • Monday at 12:00 in P-321
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  • Office Hours
  • Monday at 12:30 in R-407
 
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