Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

This unit aims to present a coherent view on the role of knowledge and knowledge management in organisations from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students gain an appreciation of the sources of unstructured and semi-structured knowledge and learn current techniques which permit this knowledge to be applied to perform organisational activities. The unit presents a comprehensive model of the knowledge management process from organisational and technological perspectives. Students will have an opportunity to explore current approaches to knowledge management in the context of a variety of case studies.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have a knowledge and understanding of:

• the terms knowledge and knowledge management as used in an organisational context;
• a range of socio-technical approaches that support knowledge management;
• the structure and functions of knowledge management practice;
• the range of theoretical and disciplinary influences on knowledge management practices;
• the extent to which modern technology can support knowledge management practices.

Assessment

In-semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Henry Linger

Contact hours

2 hrs seminar/wk, 1 hr tutorial/wk

Prerequisites

FIT9006 or IMS9001 or completion of 24 points of graduate level study

Prohibitions

IMS5027

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit5086/