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An Appraisal of Knowledge Processing Capabilities as Decision Support Tools

Cases in Five Small to Medium Sized Software Enterprises (SMEs)

Pages 397-415 | Published online: 18 Apr 2012
 

Abstract

KM Systems are a more recent type of organisational information system developed to facilitate data, information and KM. KMS are manifested in a variety of implementations and the range of technologies available to organisations in supporting KM is extensive. The majority of organisations use a combination of tools to support and strengthen the organisational knowledge cycle; these include document repositories, expertise databases and discussion forums. However recent economic instability has meant that SMEs lack the fundamental financial and systemic capacity to introduce innovative KM practices and technologies. Consequently, using multiple case studies, this study presents a comprehensive view of the KM approach, identifying both routine and non-routine modes of knowledge processing for small software organisations, addressing the mix usage associated with supporting knowledge requirements, in order to improve the organisation’s ability to make the “right” decision and subsequently be more flexible in the face of change.

Les systèmes de gestion des connaissances sont un type récent d’applications informatiques destinés à faciliter le management des données, des informations et des connaissances. Ces systèmes sont utilisés par de nombreuses entreprises et utilisent une quantité importante de technologies. La plupart des entreprises emploient une combinaison de plusieurs systèmes comprenant par exemple : des bases de données, des documents électroniques et des forums de discussion. Actuellement, les PME sont incapables de se procurer de tels systèmes faute de moyens. Cette étude utilise de multiples études de cas pour présenter un panorama des stratégies de gestion des connaissances telles que les PME les utilisent dans l’optique d’améliorer la capacité organisationnelle à prendre les « bonnes » décisions face aux changements rapides de l’environnement.

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