Knowledge Management in Organisations and in People's Lives

ABOUT THE BOOK:- This is one unique book which describes in detail some of the core concepts related to Knowledge Management in organizations as well as the use of those values in personal lives of individuals. Initial chapters introduce the basics of the Knowledge Management, the process, the terms used and their meanings. Part A of the book pertaining to Knowledge Management in Organizations deals with the concepts of structuring any organization for knowledge management. The topics discussed include knowledge creation, methods of knowledge transformation and sharing, principles on which structuring an organization for content creation and technology should be done. Examples of some corporations practicing Knowledge Management and the challenges facing them in implementation have been discussed. In Part B, namely, Knowledge Management in People's Lives, the emphasis has been to tell the reader to acquire knowledge in areas related to stress, health, motivation, and share and use them for fulfilment in life. The last chapters deal with the Knowledge management perspective of higher level needs in life, like love, happiness and peace, spirituality, issues like awakening, enlightenment, yoga and liberation. The knowledge shared is re-usable for better quality of living which is the primary goal of this book ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Viswanathan Gopalan, settled in Pune, has had a career spanning several, organizations of repute. He has worked in corporates such as HMT, Tata Motors and Tata Technologies. Highly qualified in Engineering with a Doctorate in Management, Dr. Viswanathan has worked in Machine Tools, Automobiles and Computer domains ranging from Design, Project Management, Training, Human Resources and Quality for over 35 years. At Tata Technologies,, a Multinational Corporation, Dr. Viswanathan headed its Knowledge Management Initiatives and was instrumental in institutionalizing the KM culture. While in Service and after retirement he has taught several subjects in management at the PG Level in several leading Educational Institutions in Pune. Dr. Viswanathan has presented in national and international conferences, and published, a large number of research papers on important topics in management.He is a social worker associated with Vidyavrikshah, an NGO serving the Visually Challenged Children, as a key member. Motivation-The Essence of Living, the first book authored by him was published in 2014. Knowledge Management- In Organizations and In People's Lives is his second book, meant for the academic, research community as well as the common man. CONTENTS:- Foreword. 7 Acknowledgements. 9 1. Introduction to Knowledge Management. 11 2. Definition and Meaning of Terms in Knowledge Management. 21 Part A Knowledge Management in Organisations 3. Structuring an Organisation for Knowledge Creation and Sharing. 39 4. Knowledge Management Practices in Some Leading Multinational Companies. 49 Part B Knowledge Management in People’s Lives 5. Managing Stress in Life –The Importance of Knowledge. 63 6. Staying Motivated in Life – The Significance of Knowledge and its Management. 83 7. Higher Needs in Life- A Knowledge Management Perspective. 109 8. Spirituality- Enlightenment-The Purpose of Life- The Knowledge Connection. 135 Bibliography. 145 Index. 149 The Title 'Knowledge Management in Organisations and in People's Lives written/authored/edited by Dr Viswanathan Gopalan', published in the year 2016. The ISBN 9789380222967 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 154 (Pages). The publisher of this title is GenNext Publication. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Management. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-