Knowledge Management: Critique of Analysis

Running head: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 2
Knowledge Management
Critique of Analysis
Knowledge management refers to the systematic management of an organizations
knowledge asset in a bid to create value and strategies towards success through enabling
information and knowledge flow between people at the right time. Implementation of
knowledge management calls for selection of the right people, processes, technology,
structure, and a matching culture to initiate knowledge transfer (Alavi & Leidner, 2001). The
analysis on the knowledge management remains incorrect and likely to cause a crisis.
Uninstalling of the knowledge management system is not the best remedy for the situation.
Knowledge management might result in a slough if it is implemented in a wrong manner
and will require structural changes as a result. The decrease in return on investment might be
cause by a wrong implementation strategy and consideration in place (Alavi & Leidner,
2001). Selecting the wrong people or target group, improper use of technology, structures,
and lack of preparation can result in a disruption. Hence, it is proper to consider a number of
factors during an implementation stage.
The right people for the change have to be selected to ensure the right influence of
knowledge to others. At the same time, individuals in the organization ought to be prepared
for change and their concerns addressed for full implementation to take place. An
organization’s culture should be changed progressively to match the knowledge acquisition
required (Donate & de Pablo, 2015). At the same time, use of the right model of
communication and technology has to be applied along with involved individuals undergoing
training to match the required change. Initiating change with the wrong communication
channel leads to reduced productivity among workers.