EXPORT-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT - IMC Fachhochschule Krems

As management does consist of many different components the broad subject of
knowledge management which is stressed very much in today‘s organizations will be the
base for this. In doing so, students will be provided with a clear understanding of what
knowledge management is, the management methods, structures and cultural aspects it
involves, and the role of individuals, groups and the organization. Students will be
introduced to the international perspective of management and business at an individual
and group level.
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to
� Show an understanding what management is and distinguish between different
perspectives of it.
� Locate the management of knowledge, intangible assets and intellectual capital
within different ethical contexts and frameworks in order to critically appraise
current practice and future options.
� Identify the main challenges in relationships between individual knowledge and
knowledge processes at group, organizational and inter- organizational levels.
� Effectively use information and communication technologies to navigate the
information environment, and apply to practical contexts a raised awareness of
how, and in which ways, individual technologies may or may not support
processes of knowledge management.
� Critically appraise technological solutions to management problems and
processes.
� Suggest, develop or implement ways in which key management processes may be
better aligned in any given organization with its structural and cultural context.
� Understand the relationship between knowledge management and HR
management.
� Describe key issues in the economics and valuation of intellectual capital, and
apply this awareness to practical situations.
� Formulate a knowledge management programme for an organization or a part of
it.
Prerequisites / Level
None
Course Description
The course is an integrated process that will provide students with a clear understanding
of concepts of international management. It will include:
� An introduction to the concepts, management methods, structures and cultural
aspects of knowledge management processes from a group, organizational and
inter- organizational level.
� An understanding of the role and impact of intellectual capital, intangible and
tangible assets for individuals, groups and organizations.
� An overall understanding of international management methods to prepare
students for formulating a knowledge management programme.
Furthermore, the course will be based on the following topics:
� Performance management and evaluation
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