Course detail
Knowledge Management
FP-IzmPAcad. year: 2023/2024
The course focuses on explaining the basic theoretical concepts related to the management of knowledge and its practical application in the company. The emphasis is on obtaining, using, storing and sharing knowledge. The issue of knowledge management is handled separately. 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). The course also provides basic information on the integration of knowledge management with other managerial disciplines, such as with design, innovation, operational, stress and time management.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE
Requirements for gaining the credit:
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 grades and corresponding points:
A (20-18), B (17-16), C (15-14), D (13-12), E (11-10), F (9-0).
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Requirements for gaining the credit:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
Examination requirements:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
A student’s own work on the tasks assigned is checked.
Aims
a) To provide students with importance of knowledge for company and their management.
b) To provide students with the basic conception of knowledge management.
c) To provide students with the basic methods and tools of knowledge management.
d) To presented the new trends of knowledge management.
e) To presented integration of knowledge management with other managerial disciplines.
After studying this module students should be able to:
a) Understand the complex range of knowledge management.
b) Apply methods of getting of knowledge for management of company.
c) Apply knowledge as a support of management decision making.
d) Apply the principles of knowledge management in a company.
e) Apply methods and tools of knowledge management.
Study aids
See Course literature.
Study materials available on e-learning.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
COLLINSON, CH. a G. PARCEL. Knowledge management. 1. vyd. Computer Press, Brno, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0760-4. (CS)
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. Řízení projektů v IT. 1. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 2011. ISBN 978-80-251-2882-4. (CS)
TRUNEČEK, J. Znalostní podnik ve znalostní společnosti. 1. vyd. Praha, Professional Publishing, 2003 ISBN 80-86419-35-5. (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to knowledge management.
2. Basic concepts of knowledge management.
3. Knowledge management outside the organization.
4. Knowledge management within the organization.
5. Tools and methods of knowledge management.
6. Integration of knowledge management.
7. Case studies.
Exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the course.
2. Semester work – processing.
3. Semester work – processing.
4. Semester work – processing.
5. Semester work – presentation.
6. Semester work – presentation.
7. Semester work – presentation.