Organizational Knowledge Management : Strategies and Tools for Higher Education and Other Sectors

In today’s rapidly changing world, the role of knowledge management (KM) in shaping the success of global higher education systems and institutions has become increasingly vital. The effective transmission of knowledge within these academic institutions relies on systematic planning, organizing, monitoring, and coordinating knowledge management assets. As the world becomes more interconnected, the need for effective global strategies in intellectual capital management becomes ever more crucial. This new volume, Organizational Knowledge Management: Strategies and Tools for Higher Education and Other Sectors, explores the multifaceted landscape of knowledge management, with a particular emphasis on its application in higher education. The book offers diverse perspectives, strategies, and tools to enable global institutions to succeed and remain competitive in today’s disruptive business environment.

The volume first delves into knowledge management for higher education, recognizing higher education as a conduit for global knowledge acquisition, propagation, and continuous learning. Chapters discuss the interplay between technologies, techniques, and people; the strategic value of knowledge; the role of reward systems; and the significance of tacit knowledge, presenting diverse global perspectives, showcasing strategies that foster better knowledge retention, and aiming to elevate the standards of higher education.

The authors go on to explore knowledge management’s significance in entrepreneurship and economic growth, in the workplace, in the banking and insurance industry, and in health and nutrition education, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities for effective knowledge management in each sector.

Bringing together contributions from worldwide experts in the field of knowledge management, this volume will serve as a valuable resource on how knowledge management can reshape the future of higher education and various other sectors. It aims to equip managers, executives, business professionals, researchers, academicians, and students with a deeper understanding of knowledge management’s transformative potential.