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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4102 | Knowledge Management | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİDEM YILDIZ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Developing a basic understanding of the importance of knowledge as a resource in organisations. Identifying and applying approaches in managing individual, group and organisational level knowledge processes. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to - Apply theories and practice of knowledge and intellectual capital management; - Understand importance of knowledge management process on business and economy; - Formulate action plans for knowledge intensive organisations; - Distinguish industrial management era and knowledge management era; - Analyse characteristics of knowledge intensive organisations. |
During the course theories and applications in knowledge management will be discussed. Knowledge management concept and its effect on organisations and economy will be explained. Effect of technological improvements and their relationship with knowledge management will be covered. Course will be supported via business cases that will be discussed in class. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction, Course Overview, Knowledge Management Concept | N/A |
2) | Foundations of Knowledge Management | Textbooks and presentations |
3) | Technology and Knowledge Management | Textbooks and presentations |
4) | The Knowledge Creation Process | Textbooks and presentations |
5) | Knowledge as a Strategic Asset | Textbooks and presentations |
6) | Knowledge based organisations | Textbooks and presentations |
7) | Developing a knowledge strategy | Textbooks and presentations |
8) | Knowledge management tools and portals | Textbooks and presentations |
9) | Evaluation of Knowledge Management effectiveness: Tools and metrics | Textbooks and presentations |
10) | Networks and Social Capital | Textbooks and presentations |
11) | Innovation and Knowledge Management | Textbooks and presentations |
12) | Leadership and Knowledge Management | Textbooks and presentations |
13) | Managing Knowledge Workers | Textbooks and presentations |
14) | Global issues in knowledge management | Textbooks and presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | North, K.; Kumta, G. (2014): Knowledge Management: Value Creation Through Organizational Learning. Springer. Jashopara A (2011), Knowlegde Management: An integrated approach, 2ed, Prentice Hall Davenport, Thomas H. & Prusak, Laurence(2000). Working Knowledge: How Organizations Manage What They Know. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press. |
References: | Yok- N/A |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | 30 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 148 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. |