MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
BUA5ISK
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a detailed coverage of Knowledge Management concepts and methodologies which includes knowledge creation, knowledge architecture, and knowledge codification. This subject also fits MIS major points for Knowledge Management through learning from data and information. The Knowledge Management systems life cycle is explained about how to capture, transfer, share and manage organizational knowledge. Through this process-oriented examination of relevant stages, striking a balance between the behavioural and technical aspects of Knowledge Management and use it. The knowledge management tools and knowledge portals as well as the notions of knowledge transfer in the E-world are also discussed.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mei-Tai Chu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Knowledge Management: An Integrated Approach | Prescribed | Jashapara, A (2011) | 2ND EDITION, PEARSON |
| Readings | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knowledge Management | Recommended | Rumizen, M 2002 | ALPHA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Devise and implement an appropriate and comprehensive knowledge management plan in a given situation
- Activities:
- Construct knowledge management project and solve the problem for chosen business case
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Employ conceptual frameworks to various contexts to improve knowledge management practice
- Activities:
- Frame knowledge management judgements and position practice and work with professionals
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Identify rapid changes in process, technology and people of knowledge management to effectively lead the organization.
- Activities:
- Understand various perceptions of knowledge management and make judgements about their personal perspective within this spectrum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Work effectively as part of a team in diverse contexts
- Activities:
- Build effective relationships with team members in diverse contexts such as case study group or class discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
City, 2015, Week 02-03, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mei-Tai Chu
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 03
Four 8.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seminar from 9.00am - 6.00pm on 10, 11, 17 & 18 January 2015."
SeminarWeek: 02 - 03
Two 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays at night from week 02 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seminar from 6.00pm - 9.00pm on 14 & 15 January 2015."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Analysis | Add more information for each assessment. Students work in groups to conduct given case analysis every class. You have to read the cases and discuss with your peer to generate critical insights demonstrated in answering the case questions. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contribution & Leadership | Your contributions to class discussions and leadership will be graded in terms of your ability to ask good questions and contribute your own critical insights. Active participation is mandatory for a high grade. You will be given Add more information for each assessment. opportunities to take the lead by demonstrating leadership skills in class as part of assessment. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One Mini Test | Add more information for each assessment. The short test is an individual moderator held in class and set to test the understanding of the material presented in class. It comprises 20 multiple choice and true/false questions derived from the lecture slides provided. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Final Group Project | Remains the same assessment. (2500 words per student) (30%) and oral presentation (10 minutes per student) (20%) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |