Study of sharing knowledge resources in business schools

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a common business school framework based on knowledge resources that are available in business schools. To support the arguments made based on review literature, the paper presents the holistic framework of knowledge resources in a business school and also provides a knowledge value chain in sharing the resources. The paper then applies the framework to study the provisions of knowledge recourses in a business school to examine the effect of knowledge sharing.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on insights from review literature the paper starts from a broad view on knowledge sharing in business schools. Then the paper proposes a knowledge‐sharing framework. To evaluate the framework, the paper investigates one of the business school's knowledge sharing tools. Wherever data were insufficient, logical interpretation is provided. The framework is compared with respect to business schools. Then it is analyzed with the business school's online knowledge sharing tool.FindingsThe paper finds that the rapid pace of change in knowledge resources is increasingly influencing the creation, publication and dissemination of educational materials and sharing information – thus, finally having an impact on learning. The paper finds that there is an urgent need to share all the knowledge resources in business schools for effective delivery. Some important general observations are argued for, while studying the online knowledge‐sharing tool. First, effective information technology infrastructure for sharing knowledge resources is a must, and second, all the resources need to be shared online. The paper finds that the purpose of knowledge sharing in business schools would create value in the form of academic and personal value.Originality/valueThe paper provides useful suggestions for business schools to adopt knowledge‐sharing tools. The framework proposed can be adopted by any business school worldwide to enhance their ratings and processes. The paper reveals through study that, business schools must actively explore the immense potential and the wide ramifications of the knowledge resources that are hidden in different academic domains rather than just waiting to adopt passively some tool at different academic domains. This paper sets out to inspire business school leaders to find out more on knowledge sharing tools. The chosen research strategy was to study business schools and analyze their content, looking for similarities and complementarities in their nature and their strategies with respect to knowledge sharing. First, the paper identified existing systems, examining available processes in the business school, and expanding them through more searches. This paper is based on reflections combined with inputs from informal discussions and interviews conducted with several management educators, management consultants, management students and managers, which had taken place at several meetings, seminars and conferences over the last few years.

Knowledge management practice in South Asian higher education institutions

“…faculty, administrative staff, librarians and students, collectively form a community and they are required to play their vibrant role in KM implementation (Hawkins, 2000). Furthermore, the integration among all the actors, provision of technological infrastructure, and needed skills are essential in this respect (Islam and Khan, 2014;Ranjan, 2011;Ranjan and Khalil, 2007). On the other hand, some countries in the region such as Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, are still far behind in the state-of-the-art technological infrastructure (Marginson, 2011).…”

“…Locus of KM research in the HEIs of South Asian countries. training programmes and information technology, collaborative environment, HRM practices, motivational factor, reward, IT infrastructure, KM policies, communication channels, organizational policies (Abass et al, 2011;Adhikar, 2010;Agarwal et al, 2012;Bakshi, 2013;Islam and Khan, 2014;Islam et al, 2013;Khan,2014;Lodhi and Ahmad, 2010;Nazim and Mukherjee, 2013;Ranjan, 2011;Ranjan and Khalil, 2007;Sager and Kim, 2015;Shah and Mahmood, 2013;Siddike and Islam, 2011;Shahzadi et al, 2015;Shaikh and Aktharsha, 2016).…”

Knowledge sharing behavior of academics in higher education

“…For knowledge transfer to take place, environment and culture conducive for information exchange must be created (Fong et al , 2011; Lucas, 2006). Thus, universities need to look beyond technology to fabricate an overall culture of accessing, sharing and managing knowledge (Ranjan, 2011). Academicians engage themselves in KS with respect to research, teaching and learning (Fullwood et al , 2013).…”

LSS, a problem solving skill for graduates and SMEs

“…The theory/practice gap in the education/research structure of business schools (Reed, 2009) and the dual potential role of business school and industry in knowledge exchange (Alferoff and Knights, 2009;Scarborough and Knights, 2009;Kieser and Leiner;Harrington and Kearney, 2011;and Ranjan, 2011) have been highlighted to emphasise requiring significant changes in research and education of these schools (Noorda, 2011;Anninos and Chytiris, 2011;Harrington and Kearney, 2011;Starkey and Tempest, 2008;and Starkey et al, 2004).…”