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Comparative Analyses of Knowledge Management Activities in Public Organizations and Private Organizations.

  • Informatization Policy
  • Abbr : 정보화정책
  • 2006, 13(3), pp.3-26
  • Publisher : NIA
  • Research Area : Social Science > Public Policy

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1한국전산원

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ABSTRACT

For the impact of knowledge management in terms of performance improvement and related benefits is so clear and massive, there is an increasing emphasis on the importance of knowledge management in both the private and public sectors. This study compares the knowledge management activities in public and private organizations. To achieve the objectives of this study, a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted, including the epistemology of knowledge, organizational culture, structure and information technology references. Also, a quantitative approach was utilized. This study surveyed public and private employees in order to investigate the sectoral differences in practices of knowledge management. The general question addressed in this article is whether there is a difference in activities related to knowledge management - knowledge acquisition, accumulation, sharing, and application - between public and private organizations. Results address the research questions concerning the differences in knowledge management activities between the public and private organizations. Lessons and implications of this study for public organizations are presented. The findings also suggested several strategies for consideration by government agencies interested in enhancing employee’s capabilities of knowledge management.

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