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Management forecast: optimizing the use of organizational and individual knowledge

¹Moss Management, Inc., Houston, TX, USA. riise@netropolis.net

The Journal of Nursing Administration|January 28, 1999

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Summary

Knowledge management facilitates sharing organizational knowledge, moving beyond hoarding to collaborative innovation. This approach impacts all fields, prompting a reevaluation of management practices, especially within healthcare organizations.

Area of Science:

Management Science
Organizational Behavior
Healthcare Administration

Background:

Traditional knowledge hoarding for job security is obsolete.
Modern organizations require collaborative knowledge sharing and access.
Knowledge management (KM) offers a framework for intellectual resource optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the implications of knowledge management on organizational practices.
To assess the potential for healthcare organizations to adopt KM for reengineering.
To analyze the shift towards collaborative knowledge utilization in professional fields.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of knowledge management principles.
Review of industry trends in knowledge sharing.
Exploration of KM's impact on management structures.

Main Results:

Knowledge management fosters innovation through shared learning.
KM necessitates a cultural shift towards collaboration and open access.
The principles of KM are applicable across various industries, including healthcare.

Conclusions:

Knowledge management is pivotal for organizational advancement and competitive advantage.
Healthcare organizations face a critical juncture to adopt KM for strategic reengineering.
The future of management relies on effective knowledge sharing and utilization.

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Management Forecast: Optimizing The Use Of Organizational And Individual Knowledge