A comparison of public and private sector perceptions and use of knowledge management Export

@article{mcad2000, abstract = {Abstract: Knowledge management is an emergent and eclectic body of knowledge which covers the systematic management of knowledge, of all kinds, within all levels and types of organisations. The relative newness of the area as a management philosophy has resulted in most research and practical application studies being based in large private sector organisations. There is relatively little information on knowledge management in the private sector, and even less on private-public sector knowledge management comparisons. Compares the perceptions of both private and public sector organisations in regard to knowledge management to improve overall understanding and to develop sector specific learning. First, the key dimensions of knowledge management are identified using a developed knowledge management model. Second, a survey of public and private sector organisations is used to investigate perceptions of the knowledge management dimensions. Third, there are a series of qualitative social constructionist workshops, involving both private and public sector organisations which were run to gain a deeper insight into sectoral comparisons. It was found that knowledge management was more developed as a management philosophy in the public sector. This development has been caused by continual pressure for increased efficiency, reduced resources and improved quality within the public sector.}, author = {Mcadam, Rodney and Reid, Renee}, citeulike-article-id = {5298772}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090590010346424}, doi = {10.1108/03090590010346424}, issn = {0309-0590}, journal = {Journal of European Industrial Training}, keywords = {km, transposition}, number = {6}, pages = {317--329}, posted-at = {2009-07-29 14:53:14}, priority = {2}, title = {A comparison of public and private sector perceptions and use of knowledge management}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090590010346424}, volume = {24}, year = {2000} }

TY - JOUR ID - mcad2000 L3 - citeulike-article-id:5298772 N2 - Abstract: Knowledge management is an emergent and eclectic body of knowledge which covers the systematic management of knowledge, of all kinds, within all levels and types of organisations. The relative newness of the area as a management philosophy has resulted in most research and practical application studies being based in large private sector organisations. There is relatively little information on knowledge management in the private sector, and even less on private-public sector knowledge management comparisons. Compares the perceptions of both private and public sector organisations in regard to knowledge management to improve overall understanding and to develop sector specific learning. First, the key dimensions of knowledge management are identified using a developed knowledge management model. Second, a survey of public and private sector organisations is used to investigate perceptions of the knowledge management dimensions. Third, there are a series of qualitative social constructionist workshops, involving both private and public sector organisations which were run to gain a deeper insight into sectoral comparisons. It was found that knowledge management was more developed as a management philosophy in the public sector. This development has been caused by continual pressure for increased efficiency, reduced resources and improved quality within the public sector. IS - 6 JF - Journal of European Industrial Training SN - 0309-0590 EP - 329 TI - A comparison of public and private sector perceptions and use of knowledge management VL - 24 SP - 317 KW - km KW - transposition AU - Mcadam, Rodney AU - Reid, Renee PY - 2000/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090590010346424 ER -