Description:
In this course students study a critical approach to theories and practical applications of knowledge management/knowledge sharing in organizations, including: knowledge as a resource and asset; the role of technology tools in knowledge sharing; knowledge generation and knowledge flow; communities of practice; and the effective use of knowledge in organizations such as education, companies, non-profit organizations, and information agencies, including libraries. The course will address the role of information managers and professionals, communication professionals and knowledge advocates in understanding how knowledge is created, exchanged and used for organizational learning.