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Phrm 7204:Advanced Knowledge Question Paper

Phrm 7204:Advanced Knowledge

Course:Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Management

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT AUGUST, 2012
UNIT CODE : PHRM 7204
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE

TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question one and any other three questions from the list provided.

Question One (40 marks)

Define five of the following terms in the context of knowledge management in Kenyan organizations.
Organizational memory
Knowledge-based systems
Knowledge society
Digital divide
Knowledge networking
Knowledge management strategy

Indigenous knowledge

(10 marks)

Identify three typical obstacles of knowledge management in organization and propose solutions to each obstacle.

(15 marks)

Briefly describe and illustrate five current and future trends in knowledge management in Kenya.

(15 marks)
Question Two
Knowledge management lies at the very heart of innovation. Discuss illustrating with appropriate examples. (20 marks)

Question Three
Define knowledge in today’s competitive economic world. Describe and illustrate the positive roles of knowledge management in the development of competitive advantage in an academic institution. (20 marks)

Question Four
There are a number of IT solution approaches that could enhance specific aspects of knowledge management. Discuss, illustrating with examples four of the general categories of knowledge management solutions. (20 marks)

Question Five
Knowledge management consist of three fundamental components. People, processes and technology. Discuss the components in the context of an organization of your choice. (20 marks)

Question Six

Discuss illustrating with appropriate examples, one of the following concepts in the context of knowledge management in either a business organization or an academic institution.

Knowledge discovery

Knowledge sharing sytems

Case-based systems

Knowledge application systems

Organizational learning.

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