In order to investigate and consider the feasibility of the establishment of knowledge management at Payam nour universities of Golestan province elicited from reviewing the research literature, the researchers  endeavored to identify the factors affecting  the establishment of  knowledge management  and the knowledge management components, and then to consider the way of their influence as wel...

introduction: human skills, knowledge and efficiency are important factors in the success of organizations and community health centers which have a critical role in total quality management (tqm) as a management system. knowledge is necessary as a source for the organizations survival. on the other hand, in order for implementation of knowledge management, there is a need for a relatively long...

purpose – the purpose of this paper is to present a study of knowledge management understanding and usage in small and medium knowledge-intensive enterprises. design/methodology/approach – the study has taken an interpretative approach, using two knowledge-intensive south isfahan (iran) companies as case studies, both of which are characterized by the need to process and use knowledge on a dail...

This study examines the relationship between an organization’s knowledge management strategy and its learning culture and environment. Knowledge management strategies are often perceived as technological solutions; however their effectiveness is the outcome of how effectively the behavioral changes that these strategies pertain are brought about. The first part of this study aims at identifying...

Knowledge is increasingly being recognised as a vital organisational resource that provides competitive advantage. Managing knowledge assets can be a challenge, especially in the construction industry, where short-term working contracts and temporary coalitions of individuals can inhibit knowledge sharing. The role of information technology (IT) in knowledge management (KM), is an essential con...

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CONTEXT Cancer pain is prevalent, yet patients do not receive best care despite widely available evidence. Although national cancer control policies call for education, effectiveness of such programs is unclear and best practices are not well defined. OBJECTIVES To examine existing evidence on whether knowledge translation (KT) interventions targeting health care providers, patients, and care...

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Building on the complexities of practical measurement of knowledge management (KM) in companies, we describe a practical approach to evaluating knowledge flows and managing knowledge more effectively. A panEuropean survey revealed what people believe about truth, knowledge and the optimum approach to KM from their perspective. Practical results highlight the differences in KM requirements in ep...