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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