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COIT12205 Knowledge Management Principles
Knowledge Management Principles
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Unit Profile Correction added on 25-02-21

The end of term exam has now been changed to a take-home exam. More details about the take-home exam will be provided through the unit’s Moodle website. Learning outcomes assessed will be unchanged.

General Information

Overview

Knowledge management focuses on creating, sharing and applying knowledge. This unit provides an introduction to knowledge management, incorporating technical and social aspects of knowledge management, as well as practical examples, traditional approaches and emerging topics. You will learn the fundamental principles of knowledge management and a wide range of strategies, techniques and technologies to improve the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations. Topics include capturing, mapping, and structuring knowledge; creating and sustaining a knowledge-sharing culture; supporting and enhancing collaboration; leveraging advances in knowledge management systems; management and measurement of intellectual capital; designing effective knowledge management systems; and enhancing organisational communication and social innovation. You will also learn report writing skills and idea formulation.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: COIT11226 Note:- Students who are currently enrolled in or who have previously completed COIT13233 Knowledge Management Foundations cannot enrol in this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2021

Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Examination
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

Feedback

The prescribed textbook is very difficult to read and understand.

Recommendation

Recommend to change the prescribed textbook to a better one.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

Feedback

Students commended the current layout of the Moodle unit website and the resources provided e.g. recorded video lectures, weekly Zoom sessions and support.

Recommendation

Continue to run the unit with the current style and format.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Distinguish between data, information and knowledge
  2. Illustrate the main components of knowledge management solutions
  3. Demonstrate the functions of different knowledge management infrastructure, mechanisms and technologies
  4. Analyse the ethical, professional and social innovation issues affecting knowledge management in 21st century society
  5. Explain the impacts of knowledge management on organisational effectiveness and competitiveness.

Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.

ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html

This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA codes are included:

  • Research (RSCH)
  • Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)
  • Relationship Management (RLMT)
  • Change Management (CHMG)
  • Problem Management (PBMG).

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Examination - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Examination - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

Second Edition (2015)
Authors: Irma Becerra-Fernandez, Rajiv Sabherwal
Routledge - Taylor & Francis
New York New York , New York , United States of America
ISBN: 978-0-7656-3915-8 (Hardback), 978-1-315-71511-7 (eBook)
Binding: Hardcover

Additional Textbook Information

Students can purchase the eBook via this link: https://www.routledge.com/Knowledge-Management-Systems-and-Processes-2nd-Edition/Becerra-Fernandez-Sabherwal/p/book/9780765639158

However, if you prefer a paper text, copies will still be available at the CQUni Bookshop here. (search on the Unit code)

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Office software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Open Office, etc)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Rahat Hossain Unit Coordinator
m.hossain@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Introducing Knowledge Management (KM)

Chapter

Chapter 1 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

The Nature of Knowledge

Chapter

Chapter 2 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

KM Foundations: Infrastructure, Mechanisms, and Technologies

Chapter

Chapter 3 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

KM Solutions: Processes and Systems

Chapter

Chapter 4 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Organisational Impacts of KM

Chapter

Chapter 5 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Knowledge Application Systems, Knowledge Capture Systems

Chapter

Chapter 6, 7 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 - Knowledge Management Fundamentals Due: Week 6 Friday (23 Apr 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Knowledge Sharing Systems

Chapter

Chapter 8 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 May 2021

Module/Topic

Knowledge Discovery Systems

Chapter

Chapter 9 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 10 May 2021

Module/Topic

Factors Influencing KM

Chapter

Chapter 11 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 17 May 2021

Module/Topic

Leadership and Assessment of KM

Chapter

Chapter 12 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 - Written Assessment Due: Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 24 May 2021

Module/Topic

Emergent KM Practices, The Future of KM

Chapter

Chapter 10, 13 (Prescribed Textbook)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 31 May 2021

Module/Topic

Unit Review

Chapter

No New Topics

Events and Submissions/Topic

Complete the Unit evaluation. Click the "Have your say" button on the Moodle website.

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Unit Coordinator: Md Rahat Hossain

Building 30/1.12, Rockhampton Campus

Email: m.hossain@cqu.edu.au (Best contact)

Telephone: +617 4923 2068

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 1 - Knowledge Management Fundamentals

Task Description

A key understanding within Knowledge Management (KM) is to be able to define and differentiate between data, information and knowledge. This assessment will help you to understand the differences among data, information, and knowledge; KM technologies; different types of knowledge and KM capture process; and direct organisational impacts of KM.

As part of this assessment, you are to answer four questions (maximum 600 words of discussion for each question). The questions are based on the contents of Chapter 2 (The Nature of Knowledge), Chapter 3 (Knowledge Management Foundations: Infrastructure, Mechanisms, and Technologies), Chapter 4 (Knowledge Management Solutions: Processes and Systems), and Chapter 5 (Organisational Impacts of Knowledge Management) respectively of the prescribed textbook.

This assignment will be submitted online through the Moodle unit website.

The full specification for this assessment and the marking criteria are available on the Moodle unit website.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (23 Apr 2021) 11:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Friday (7 May 2021)

Within 2 weeks of the due date or within 2 weeks of submission (whichever is the later)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria include aspects such as the quality of your answers to the questions, document format, document content, and referencing mechanics. A detailed marking template will be available along with the assignment details on the unit website.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit by clicking appropriate assessment submission link on Moodle unit website.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Distinguish between data, information and knowledge
  • Demonstrate the functions of different knowledge management infrastructure, mechanisms and technologies
  • Analyse the ethical, professional and social innovation issues affecting knowledge management in 21st century society


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 2 - Written Assessment

Task Description

Assessment task 2 comprises two parts, part A (10%) and part B (20%).

Assessment 2 - Part A - Discussion and Contribution

On-campus students: You must attend the lectures and tutorials and participate by contributing in the in-class discussion. Marks will be based on your attendance and participation. The topics to be discussed each week are outlined in the weekly tutorial questions file available in the Moodle unit site.

Distance (Online) students: You must participate and contribute to the discussion on the ‘Assignment 2 – Part A Discussion Forum’ located in the ‘Unit Discussion Forums’ accessible via the Moodle unit website. The topics to be discussed each week are outlined in the discussion forum as individual threads submitted by the unit coordinator.

Assessment 2 - Part B - Case Study (2000 words, +/-10%)

As part of this assessment, you are to answer the following questions from the case study 'Snapshot Industries' in a report format. The case study will be made available through the Moodle website.

Case Study Questions:

1. Why did the expert see the problem as one linked to ‘Knowledge Management (KM)’?
2. Identify the types of knowledge which can be found in Snapshot Industries. Consider which elements are strategic knowledge.
3. Why were the resignations and retirements a problem in Snapshot Industries? What could be done about this?
4. Identify the reasons for the consultant’s concern over leadership. How has Jim’s leadership affected the business? Can you see some ways in which Jim could improve his practices?
5. In your opinion, which areas most need to reflect knowledge management principles? Why?
6. Do you think that KM is a strategy in this case? Why or why not?
7. Could KM solve all the problems of Snapshot Industries? Why or why not?

This assignment will be submitted online through the Moodle unit website.

The full specification for this assessment and the marking criteria are available on the Moodle unit website.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)

Within 2 weeks of the due date or within 2 weeks of submission (whichever is the later)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria includes aspects such as the quality of your answers to the Case Study questions, report formatting, and referencing mechanics. A detailed marking template will be available along with the assignment details on the unit website.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit by clicking appropriate assessment submission link on Moodle unit website.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Illustrate the main components of knowledge management solutions
  • Demonstrate the functions of different knowledge management infrastructure, mechanisms and technologies
  • Analyse the ethical, professional and social innovation issues affecting knowledge management in 21st century society
  • Explain the impacts of knowledge management on organisational effectiveness and competitiveness.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
50%

Length
180 minutes

Exam Conditions
Open Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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