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The Concept of Knowledge Organization
Human beings have an infinite ability to create knowledge. Also unlike conventional assets, knowledge grows when it is shared and we have the two most powerful features, which will change how we manage in the Knowledge Era.
In Knowledge Organizations knowledge flows are more important than financial flows. People are revenue creators, not cost items.
The knowledge organization: -
Grows organically and through alliances rather than by acquisition
Forms private partnerships rather than goes public
Treats its clients individually
Solves complex non-standard problems demanding creativity
Has a small flat hierarchy
Has a high number of professional employees...
But few non-skilled employees
Builds company strength through skilled individuals
Develops the organization through developing the know-how of the employees
Has managers who are formal as well as informal leaders
How is Knowledge Organization Different from Manufacturing Organization?
The comparison goes as follows: -
| Knowledge Firm |
Manufacturing Firm |
| Information flow |
Flow of goods |
| Human beings |
Machines |
| Know-how, knowledge |
Capital, fixed assets |
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* Contributed by -
Vipin Arora
B.Tech. (Polymers), H.B.T.I. Kanpur,
MBA (Batch 2004-06),
Dept. of Management Studies, I.I.T. Roorkee.
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