RGU: RGU Module: The Management Of Organizational Knowledge (BS3929)

Module Title
The Management Of Organizational Knowledge

Keywords
Knowledge Management; Organizational Learning; Information Systems

Reference

BS3929

SCQF Level

SCQF 9

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

December 2011

Approved

January 2012

Amended

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

None in addition to the course entry requirements.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To provide the student with the key skills required to identify the principal issues associated with the management of knowledge as an organizational asset.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Critically appraise the role that knowledge management plays in decision-making.
2.	Evaluate the processes by which knowledge is stored, shared and evolves within organizations.
3.	Evaluate the role of experience and learning as key organizational assets.
4.	Evaluate effective management strategies within information services.

Indicative Module Content

The knowledge cycle within organizations; methods of networking and sharing information and knowledge; developing strategies to promote knowledge management; information systems - development, their role in knowledge management.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Distance Learning
Assessment	15
Tutorials/Seminars	5
Directed Study
Coursework preparation	30
Learner-centred directed reading	30
Set activities	30
Private Study
Private study	40

Mode of Delivery

The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, groupwork and tutorials, in conjunction with directed reading and individual investigation.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1,2,3,4

Assessment of this module consists of one coursework. This assessment will demonstrates an understanding of the management of information services, assessing all learning outcomes.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	HISLOP, D. 2009 Knowledge Management in Organizations (2nd ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press
2.	HAWRYSZKIEWYCZ, I 2010. Knowledge Management: organizing knowledge based enterprises. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
3.	FEATHER, J. 2008. The Information Society: a study of continuity and change (5th ed.). London: Facet.
4.	SENGE, P. 1990 The Fifth Discipline: the art and practice of the learning organization. London: Random House.