READIT - 2009 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

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Knowledge sharing is enhanced by two tools : the first is the intranet, which
includes the development of knowledge repositories ( memos, reports, articles) and
knowledge compilation. Another tool ( such as Yahoogroups) is used to manage
knowledge-specific activities, that is , knowledge acquisitions, creation, distribution,
communication, sharing and application 18 . Knowledge management consists of the
administration of knowledge assets of an organization and sharing and enlarging those
assets.
6.3 Knowledge Retention & Utilization
Knowledge retention deals with ways to capture knowledge “before it walks
out the door” and avoid “reinventing the wheel.” The need for knowledge retention is
driven by trends in outsourcing and retirement. The loss of critical knowledge hits
organizations by the growing number of managers and executives retiring and exiting
from the workforce, and by the shrinking pool of qualified younger workers.
The retention process identifies potential critical knowledge loss through
attrition in the workplace and that executes plans to retain that knowledge to maximize
organizational performance. The shared knowledge should be conceptualized and
analyzed which plays a vital role in taking strategic decisions, problem solving and
generating new knowledge. Designing of database management, information systems
and expert systems are some of the processes carried out to retain the captured
knowledge.
7. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
The application of information technology raises the scope and speed of
knowledge acquisition, reduces knowledge acquisition cost. It is impossible to
accomplish such important tasks using man’s brains only in the modern society in
which the knowledge change with each passing day. It will be possible to link closely
knowledge sources and knowledge worker by computer networks, thus constructing
knowledge networks in libraries.
Web based learning is a learning experience that builds knowledge, skills and
capabilities using real time web enabled technologies. The course contents
developed based on the curriculum are made available to the individual users
in the institution through their internal networks or worldwide through the
website.
Intranet is a platform, by using standard internet protocol, forms an online
community of staff, particularly for those in geographically isolated locations
to remain in contact with their organization. Faculties on various levels in inter
and intra departmental level can share documents and their views through
intranet.
Internet is the biggest depositories of information which is the effective
platform for communication and collaboration. Creating web portals and
knowledge portals have become inevitable task of the knowledge worker. Web
portals are the gateway of accessing information from various websites.
Knowledge portals are the integrated information and knowledge which are
essential for decision making and policy making.