The Role of Human Resources in Managing Knowledge within Organisations
The correct utilisation and management of knowledge has been cited as a key way of assisting firms in evolving in tandum with the ever changing environments they work within. However this manifestaiton of knowledge and skills is far more complecated then first envisaged. A huge amount of debate has arisen in terms of the direction and correct implementation of skills, learning, knowledge, and information on a practical level (Drucker; 1999). Although this debate has assisted in the creation of a number of managerial approaches and provided conceptual depth, there is still no thorough best practice framework for firms to operate with, with many gaps and conflicting theoretical approaches arising (Becker; 2006).
The primary goal of managing knowledge in a firm is the creation of competencies and profiencies, to mould firms strategys, and create essential skills needed by the firm to operate and compete in a complex and evolving environment of globilisation and technologicial advancement. 'Organisational learning is now accepted as a central , rather then periphal organisational variable, with its competitive value widely recognised' (Re: Andrews 2000 ; pp1).
HRM Proceesess in managing knowledge:
The role of the human resource department is to assist in the transferance, creation, storage and maintance of knowledge within a firm in a synergetic manner to support the business, and create a platform of learning which establishes the firms abilities and capbilities not just now but in the future (Mayo; 1998).This role of Human Resources Management in the managing of knowledge is a essentail one, as it is through this role which laregly links the strategic intent ...