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" Performance through learning : "
Carol Gorelick, Nick Milton, Kurt April.
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BL
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946776
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b701146
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Main Entry
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Gorelick, Carol.
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Title & Author
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Performance through learning : : knowledge management in practice /\ Carol Gorelick, Nick Milton, Kurt April.
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Publication Statement
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Amsterdam ;Boston, MA :: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann,, ©2004.
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Series Statement
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Improving human performance series
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Page. NO
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1 online resource (xxiv, 408 pages) :: illustrations
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ISBN
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0080479928
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: 0750675829
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: 1136374094
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: 1136374132
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: 1136374140
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: 1138146544
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: 1417537302
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: 9780080479927
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: 9780750675826
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: 9781136374098
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: 9781136374135
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: 9781136374142
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: 9781138146549
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: 9781417537303
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
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Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Setting the Context for Knowledge Management as a Method for Organizational Learning -- 1 The Knowledge Management Mandate: Performance Through Learning -- What Is Knowledge Management? -- Growing Interest in KM -- Definition of Terms -- Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning -- History of Knowledge Management -- The Four Phases of Knowledge Management -- Why Knowledge Management Now? -- The Changing Role of Human Resources -- Final Thoughts -- References -- 2 A Framework for Performance Through Learning to Produce Results -- Organizational Learning -- Background -- Parsons' Organizational Learning Model -- Schwandt's Adaptation of Parsons' Model-Emphasizing the Learning Subsystem -- Theoretical Background -- Explanation of the Interchange Media -- The Schwandt Organizational Learning Systems Model -- Our Knowledge Management Framework -- How Organizations Learn -- A Dynamic Learning Process -- Final Thoughts -- References -- 3 Going Deeper: Elements of Knowledge for Action to Produce Results -- The Knowledge-Performance Relationship -- Two Equations for Change -- Mechanisms for Learning -- Moving Toward Practice -- The Knowledge Architecture -- Final Thoughts -- References -- 4 Creating a Culture for Learning -- Cultural Barriers -- Knowledge-Friendly Cultures -- Sense Making and Culture -- Shared Context, Mission, Objectives, Goals -- Language and Symbols -- Values and Assumptions -- Schema, Scripts, and Stories -- Final Thoughts -- References -- 5 Structures That Support Learning -- Structure versus Structuring -- Structuring Actions -- Implementation -- Structuring Levers -- Norms -- Technology -- Roles -- Leadership -- Education and Training -- Rewards and Recognition -- Meaningful Results-Oriented Work -- Recognition Outside One's Own Organization -- Recognition from Peers -- Final Thoughts -- References -- 6 The Bottom Line-Measuring Knowledge Management Initiatives: Return on Investment -- Why Measure the Return on Investment? -- ROI for Knowledge Management -- The ROI Calculation-A Process -- Evaluation Framework -- The Process Model -- Operating Standards -- Implementation -- Application -- Assessing Monetary Values -- Intangible Measures -- The ROI Process in Practice -- Final Thoughts -- Transition to Cases -- References -- Part II: Voices of Experience: Applying Knowledge Management Tools -- 7 British Petroleum's Knowledge Management Journey: A Decade of Change -- The BP Journey -- Precursors to Success-Change Efforts Preceding Knowledge Management -- Performance and Teamwork -- The Federal Organization -- Virtual Teamworking -- Information to Knowledge -- An "Aha!" Moment -- The Genesis of the KM Team -- Getting Started by Creating Awareness -- The Work Began in Earnest -- The KM Framework -- Raising Awareness -- Engagement -- Building the Framework-Pilots -- The Toolkit -- The Knowledge Management Model -- The KM Community of Practice -- Connecting People -- Big.
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Abstract
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Performance Through Learning is a practical guide to the key issues surrounding knowledge management from a human resource perspective and provides incisive insights into developing a strategy linked to organizational learning. The authors present a framework and model that practitioners within organizations can adapt to increase performance through learning using knowledge management tools. The book is divided into two parts and includes: *An overview of theory *Case studies and practitioner stories from a range of KM initiatives *Tools and techniques for implementing an effective KM strategy. Written by a respected international author team, the book provides an understanding of the theory that supports knowledge management in the current business environment. Drawing upon real-life examples across a variety of organizational settings, from large global financial and professional services firms, to multinational oil and mining companies, to a small charity in the voluntary sector *Authors from US, Canada, South Africa, and UK give this book an international perspective *Only book to focus on measurement using balanced scorecard and other HR measurement tools *Provides empirical case studies of how leading organizations in 4 countries have achieved benefits from KM.
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Employees-- Training of.
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Knowledge management.
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Organizational change.
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Organizational learning.
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Apprentissage organisationnel.
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Changement organisationnel.
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Gestion des connaissances.
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Personnel-- Formation.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Mentoring Coaching.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Training.
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Employees-- Training of.
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Knowledge management.
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Organizational change.
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Organizational learning.
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Employees-- Training of.
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Knowledge management.
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Organizational change.
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Organizational learning.
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Dewey Classification
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658.3124
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LC Classification
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HD58.82.G67 2004eb
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NLM classification
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C931clc
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C936clc
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C975clc
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Added Entry
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April, Kurt.
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Milton, N. J., (Nick J.)
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