bua5isk mis and knowledge management
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMei-Tai Chu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5ISK
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Week 02-03, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMei-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 |