A philosophical approach to time in military knowledge management

Philp, Wayne R.; Martin, Christopher

doi:10.1108/13673270910931242

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“…This is evident from a number of KM-related studies focusing on this sector (e.g. Bennet et al, 2010;Chong et al, 2011;Salleh et al, 2012;Nordin et al, 2009;Philp and Martin, 2009;Syed-Ikhsan and Rowland, 2004;Syed-Ikhsan, 2006). The emerging research interest on this sector is expected for several reasons.…”

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The extent of influence of learning factors on tacit knowledge sharing among public sector accountants

Salleh

Chong

Ahmad

et al. 2013

VINE

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Purpose -This study aims to investigate the extent of influence of learning factors on tacit knowledge sharing among the public sector accountants. Design/methodology/approach -A model comprising six learning factors and their conjectured relationships with tacit knowledge sharing was derived from literature review. A self-administered questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from 203 accountants employed by the Accountant-General's Department (AGD) in Malaysia. Factor analysis was employed to confirm the model's validity, after which the hypotheses formulated were tested using multiple regression analysis. Findings -Learning factors such as training and learning opportunities have strong impact on tacit knowledge sharing, while feedback on performance evaluation, and information and communications technology (ICT) know-how and skills have moderate impact. Job rotation does not show any significant impact on tacit knowledge sharing. Research limitations/implications -This paper contributes to the development of a replicable model for assessing the extent of influence of learning factors on tacit knowledge sharing, particularly in a public sector organization which has an agenda to adopt KM. However, generalizability could be an issue since this research was conducted on one public organization only. Further, the analysis was based solely on accountants' views. Practical implications -As a knowledge node of public sector accounting knowledge and practice, the results suggest that the AGD should focus on the significant learning factors in order to leverage its accountants' tacit knowledge. This could facilitate the initial efforts of the AGD's KM implementation in terms of maintaining and growing its knowledge assets for better organizational performance. Originality/value -This study filled the gap in mainstream literature by providing information on KM implementation in a public sector accounting organization.

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The extent of influence of learning factors on tacit knowledge sharing among public sector accountants

Salleh

Chong

Ahmad

et al. 2013

VINE

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“…• Timely action, considering both the past and the future – when to act and when to wait (e.g. Phillp and Martin, 2009; Torbert and Taylor, 2008). In our case, deciding where not to burn was just as important as deciding where to burn.…”

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The utility of indigenous knowledge in the pursuit of a UN sustainable development goal

Beckett,

O’Loughlin

2024

Collective Intelligence

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In this paper, indigenous knowledge is viewed as a form of collective intelligence that may inform situational action. We consider knowledge associated with the use of fire by Indigenous Australians as a land management tool that may help moderate the impact of climate change. Scientific study of the foundation of such knowledge has enhanced our understanding of it, and combination with new technology tools can enhance traditional practices. We draw on the concept of a ‘collective intelligence genome’ identified in the literature to examine aspects of indigenous knowledge capture and application, and an enhanced representation of this concept is presented. We observe knowledge application draws on a set of rules, selection from which is dependent on the state of fauna and weather in a particular microcosm. A representation of multiple if-then decision-making is presented as an example of genome component application.

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“…Philp and Martin (2009) argued that in a military organisation, two different knowledge types were needed: detailed knowledge about a particular tactical situation in a war-fighting environment and relevant knowledge about the progress towards an operational-level military objective. However, the authors feel that most of the knowledge types defined in the literature are interrelated and mostly generic.…”

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Critical types of knowledge loss in military organisations

Singh

Gupta

2020

VJIKMS

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Purpose Premature departure of highly skilled and experienced soldiers is detrimental to the excellence of a military organisation. The organisation can achieve knowledge superiority over adversaries, only if it acknowledges the organisation’s critical knowledge and undertakes necessary steps to preserve it. The purpose of this paper is to find out the critical types of knowledge loss in military organisations when a soldier departs. Design/methodology/approach This study uses grounded theory methodology with purposive/theoretical sampling of experts from the Indian Air Force, coding and constant comparative analysis to construct different knowledge categories. ATLAS.ti 8 was used for data coding and analysis. Findings This paper identifies eight types of knowledge categories in a military organisation and specifies the criticality of each category. Research limitation/implication This study has been piloted on a single organisation with a limited number of samples. However, the results can be used in future research on exploring generalisation. This study is unique in providing useful insights into the types of critical knowledge loss in a military organisation. Research infuses theoretical rigour to the knowledge management (KM) literature and provides impetus to study various aspects of KM in a military organisation. Practical implication This study provides the first set of guidelines for the leaders in military organisations to develop a KM strategy for knowledge loss. Research lists specific and actionable areas of knowledge for the commanders to act with considerable savings to exchequer, time and effort. The result could be reasonably generalised for other military setups in the world. Originality/value This paper is highly innovative and would significantly contribute to the under-explored area of KM in military organisations and the KM literature.

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A philosophical approach to time in military knowledge management

Cited by 12 publications

References 7 publications

The extent of influence of learning factors on tacit knowledge sharing among public sector accountants

The extent of influence of learning factors on tacit knowledge sharing among public sector accountants

The utility of indigenous knowledge in the pursuit of a UN sustainable development goal

Critical types of knowledge loss in military organisations

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