MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

BUA5ISK

2016

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: BUO5ISK

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 Campus, 2016, 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 09, 10, 16 & 17 January 2016."

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 13 & 14 January 2016."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Case Study Analysis		40	01, 02, 03, 04
Final Group Project: written KM project proposal, final report and presentation	(2500 words per student) (20%) and oral presentation (10 minutes per student) (10%)	30	01, 02, 03, 04
One mini test		20	01, 02, 03, 04
Class Contribution and Leadership		10	01, 02, 03, 04