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Towards a Conceptual Knowledge Management System Based on Systems Thinking and Sociotechnical Thinking

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  • Svetlana Sajeva

    (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)

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This paper contributes to the field of knowledge management arguing that knowledge management research should be grounded in both systems thinking and sociotechnical thinking. Systems thinking enables the treating of knowledge management broadly, as a complex system, not limited to knowledge management processes, but encompassing other essential elements related to managing knowledge at an organization. Sociotechnical thinking considers both social elements and technology equally important in managing knowledge. The two above mentioned approaches are used to support the idea that, in order to successfully manage knowledge, a balanced sociotechnical knowledge management system should be designed at an organization. The article seeks to investigate the main elements of such a system and to show how these elements relate to each other demonstrating that a strong correlation exists between the knowledge management process and strategic leadership.

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  • Svetlana Sajeva, 2011. "Towards a Conceptual Knowledge Management System Based on Systems Thinking and Sociotechnical Thinking," International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development (IJSKD), IGI Global, vol. 3(3), pages 40-55, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jskd00:v:3:y:2011:i:3:p:40-55
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