Course detail

Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice

ÚSI-RSZMAAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course focuses on explaining the basic theoretical concepts related to the management theory, management of knowledge and its practical application in the company. The emphasis is on obtaining, using, storing and sharing knowledge. The interpretation is realised gradually. First, it focuses on the description of knowledge management environment outside the organization (knowledge-based economy, knowledge society, learning region) and subsequently within the organization (knowledge organization, learning organization, knowledge strategy, market knowledge, knowledge worker, tools and knowledge management, implementation of knowledge management, knowledge modelling, knowledge management in decision-making process). The course also provides basic information on the integration of knowledge management with other managerial disciplines (Risk management, Project management, Innovation management).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After studying this module students should be able to:
• Understand the complex range of knowledge management.
• Apply methods of getting of knowledge for management of company.
• Apply knowledge as a support of management decision making.
• Apply the principles of knowledge management in a company.
• Apply methods and tools of knowledge management.

Prerequisites

The subject is not designed for other subjects in the sense of necessary input knowledge. Basic knowledge of management theory is assumed.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Seminars are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for gaining the credit:
1) Active participation in seminars: one unexcused absence per semester permitted. Absences outside the permitted limit must be excused by a doctor, and the teacher has the right to assign a substitute task in the case of such absence.
2) Successful completion of the semester projects within the specified deadline.

Examination requirements:
The exam has a written form, using open questions (max. 20 points). Oral examination if necessary. Overall evaluation of the course is based on the results obtained by exam with possible reference to the results obtained during the semester.
The mark, which corresponds to the total sum of points achieved (max. 20 points), consists of:
The grades and corresponding points:
A (20-18), B (17-16), C (15-14), D (13-12), E (11-10), F (9-0).

Course curriculum

Lectures:
1. Introduction to Knowledge Management
2. Knowledge Management Perspectives and the Levels with Knowledge Work
3. Knowledge Hierarchy and Classification
4. Knowledge Strategy and Knowledge Market
5. Knowledge Worker and their Management
6. Methods, Techniques and Tool of Knowledge Management
7. Knowledge Management in Decision Making Process
8. Knowledge Representation from the Point of Knowledge Engineering
9. Selected Approaches to Knowledge Modelling
10. Knowledge (Expert) Systems
11. Implementation of Knowledge Management
12. Knowledge Management in Project-Based Organization
13. Integration of Knowledge Management with other Selected Managerial Disciplines (Risk Management, Innovation Management)

Seminars:
1. Introduction to the Seminar, Assignment of Seminar Works
2. Complex Knowledge Model of Project Management
3. MS Project as a Knowledge Base for Project Management – Case Study
4. MS Project as a Knowledge Base for Project Management – Case Study
5. MS Project as a Knowledge Base for Project Management – Own Processing
6. MS Project as a Knowledge Base for Project Management – Own Processing
7. Individual Semester Work – Presentation
8. Individual Semester Work – Presentation
9. Knowledge Management in the Selected Company – Team Semester Work - Presentation
10. Knowledge Management in the Selected Company – Team Semester Work - Presentation
11. Knowledge Management in the Selected Company – Team Semester Work - Presentation
12. Knowledge Management in the Selected Company – Team Semester Work – Presentation
13. Summary, granting credits

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course unit is:
• To provide students with importance of knowledge for company and their management.
• To provide students with the basic conception of knowledge management.
• To provide students with the basic methods and tools of knowledge management.
• To presented the new trends of knowledge management.
• To presented integration of knowledge management with other managerial disciplines.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Checking the results of individual work on assigned tasks. In the case of excused absence, the teacher may set in justified cases a replacement condition, usually working out of a partial task.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DOSKOČIL, R. a V. KORÁB. Znalostní management, 1. vyd. Akademické nakladatelství CERM, Brno, 2012, ISBN 978-80-214-4668-7. (CS)

Recommended reading

BUREŠ, V. Znalostní management a proces jeho zavádění, průvodce pro praxi, GRADA Publishing, Praha, 2007, ISBN 978-80-247-1978-8. (CS)
COLLINSON, CH. a G. PARCEL. Knowledge management. 1. vyd. Computer Press, Brno, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0760-4. (CS)
DALKIR, K. Knowledge management in theory and practice. Boston: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005, 356 p. ISBN 978-0-7506-7864-3. (EN)
MILTON, N., LAMBE, P. The Knowledge Manager's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding Effective Knowledge Management in your Organization. London, Philadelphia: Kogan Page Publishers, 2016, 320 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-7553-6. (EN)
MLÁDKOVÁ, L. Management znalostních pracovníků. 1. vyd. Praha, C. H. Beck, Praha, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7400-013-3 (CS)
PETŘÍKOVÁ, R. a kol. Moderní management znalostí. 1. vyd. Praha, Professional Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7431-011-9. (CS)
SCHWALBE, K. Information Technology Project Management, Eight Edition. Cengage Learning, 2015, 672 p. ISBN-13 978-1285452340. (EN)
ŠUBRT, T. et all. Mastering knowledge. Praha: Alfa Nakladatelství, 2010, 318 p. ISBN 978-80-87197-37-0. (EN)
TRUNEČEK, J. Znalostní podnik ve znalostní společnosti. 1. vyd. Praha, Professional Publishing, 2003 ISBN 80-86419-35-5. (CS)

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Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme RRTES_P Master's

    specialization RRES , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    specialization RRTS , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

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