Course detail

Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice

ÚSI-RSZMAAcad. year: 2023/2024

The course focuses on explaining the basic theoretical concepts related to the management theory, management of knowledge and its practical application in the company. The emphasis is on obtaining, using, storing and sharing knowledge. The interpretation is realised gradually. First, it focuses on the description of knowledge management environment outside the organization (knowledge-based economy, knowledge society, learning region) and subsequently within the organization (knowledge organization, learning organization, knowledge strategy, market knowledge, knowledge worker, tools and knowledge management, implementation of knowledge management, knowledge modelling, knowledge management in decision-making process). The course also provides basic information on the integration of knowledge management with other managerial disciplines (Risk management, Project management, Innovation management).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Radek Doskočil, Ph.D., MSc

Department

Faculty of Business and Management (FP)

Entry knowledge

The subject is not designed for other subjects in the sense of necessary input knowledge. Basic knowledge of management theory is assumed.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

COMPLETION OF THE COURSE
Requirements for gaining the credit:
1) Credit test: max. 30 points, min. 15 points required; one test correction is possible (for students who have not achieved at least 15 points for the first time; points earned from the first test are not counted) respectively replacement of the test (for students who have been excused by a doctor); max. 20 points of correction/ replacement test, min. 10 points required.
2) Semester work: max. 10 points, min. 5 points required.
It is possible to gain a maximum of 40 points from the seminars. The credit is granted for a minimum of 20 points for meeting the conditions of the minimum points limits defined for credit test respectively correction/replacement test and semester work.

Examination requirements:
Exam test: max. 60 points, min. 30 points required. The exam test is written, oral examination if necessary. Only students who are properly registered for the specific exam date in the information system can do the exam.

The resulting mark for the course is the sum of the points from the seminars and the examination according the grade scale ECTS of BUT Study and Examination Regulations:
A: 100 – 90 points
B: 89 – 80 points
C: 79 – 70 points
D: 69 – 60 points
E: 59 – 50 points
F: 49 – 0 points

COMPLETION OF THE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Requirements for gaining the credit:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
Examination requirements:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.

COMPLETION OF THE COURSE USING DISTANCE FORM (APPLIES ONLY WHEN OBJECTIVE EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT ALLOW THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRANTED ACCREDITATION)
Requirements for gaining the credit:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
Examination requirements:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.

Checking the results of individual work on assigned tasks. In the case of excused absence, the teacher may set in justified cases a replacement condition, usually working out of a partial task.

Aims

The aim of the course unit is:
• To provide students with importance of knowledge for company and their management.
• To provide students with the basic conception of knowledge management.
• To provide students with the basic methods and tools of knowledge management.
• To presented the new trends of knowledge management.
• To presented integration of knowledge management with other managerial disciplines.
After studying this module students should be able to:
• Understand the complex range of knowledge management.
• Apply methods of getting of knowledge for management of company.
• Apply knowledge as a support of management decision making.
• Apply the principles of knowledge management in a company.
• Apply methods and tools of knowledge management.

Study aids

See Course literature.
Study materials available on e-learning.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DOSKOČIL, R. a V. KORÁB. Znalostní management, 1. vyd. Akademické nakladatelství CERM, Brno, 2012, ISBN 978-80-214-4668-7. (CS)

Recommended reading

BUREŠ, V. Znalostní management a proces jeho zavádění, průvodce pro praxi, GRADA Publishing, Praha, 2007, ISBN 978-80-247-1978-8. (CS)
COLLINSON, CH. a G. PARCEL. Knowledge management. 1. vyd. Computer Press, Brno, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0760-4. (CS)
DALKIR, K. Knowledge management in theory and practice. Boston: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005, 356 p. ISBN 978-0-7506-7864-3. (EN)
MILTON, N., LAMBE, P. The Knowledge Manager's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding Effective Knowledge Management in your Organization. London, Philadelphia: Kogan Page Publishers, 2016, 320 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-7553-6. (EN)
MLÁDKOVÁ, L. Management znalostních pracovníků. 1. vyd. Praha, C. H. Beck, Praha, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7400-013-3 (CS)
TRUNEČEK, J. Znalostní podnik ve znalostní společnosti. 1. vyd. Praha, Professional Publishing, 2003 ISBN 80-86419-35-5. (CS)
SCHWALBE, K. Information Technology Project Management, Eight Edition. Cengage Learning, 2015, 672 p. ISBN-13 978-1285452340. (EN)
ŠUBRT, T. et all. Mastering knowledge. Praha: Alfa Nakladatelství, 2010, 318 p. ISBN 978-80-87197-37-0. (EN)
PETŘÍKOVÁ, R. a kol. Moderní management znalostí. 1. vyd. Praha, Professional Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7431-011-9. (CS)

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme RRTES_P Master's

    specialization RRES , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    specialization RRTS , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radek Doskočil, Ph.D., MSc

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Knowledge Management
2. Knowledge Management Perspectives and the Levels with Knowledge Work
3. Knowledge Hierarchy and Classification
4. Knowledge Strategy and Knowledge Market
5. Knowledge Worker and their Management
6. Methods, Techniques and Tool of Knowledge Management
7. Knowledge Management in Decision Making Process
8. Knowledge Representation from the Point of Knowledge Engineering
9. Selected Approaches to Knowledge Modelling
10. Knowledge (Expert) Systems
11. Implementation of Knowledge Management
12. Knowledge Management in Project-Based Organization
13. Integration of Knowledge Management with other Selected Managerial Disciplines (Risk Management, Innovation Management)

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radek Doskočil, Ph.D., MSc

Syllabus

  1. Introductory information, conditions for granting credit
  2. MS Project as a knowledge base for project management support – case study
  3. MS Project as a knowledge base for project management support – case study
  4. MS Project as a knowledge base for project management support – case study
  5. Models for knowledge management and decision support I
  6. Models for knowledge management and decision support II
  7. Models for knowledge management and decision support III
  8. Models for knowledge management and decision support IV
  9. MS Project as a knowledge base for project management support – presentation
  10. MS Project as a knowledge base for project management support – presentation
  11. Credit test
  12. Knowledge management in a selected company – case study
  13. Summary, awarding of credits, replacement date of the credit test

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course