Knowledge Management and Organization Behaviour

Aravali Institute of Management
Knowledge Management

Term Paper

Topic: Knowledge Management and Organization Behaviour (Tracing the interrelationship)

Submitted To Mr. Prithwi T. Banerjee Faculty, AIM

Submitted by Group No. 4
Harshad Vyas Om Prakash Suthar Bhawani SinghRathore Amit Mathur Gourav Rathi

Abstract
Organizations are collections of interacting and inter related human and non-human resources working toward a common goal or set of goals within the framework of structured relationships. Organizational behaviour is concerned with all aspects of how organizations influence the behaviour of individuals and how individuals in turn influence organizations. Organizational behaviour is an inter-disciplinary field that draws freely from a number of the behavioural sciences, including anthropology, psychology, sociology, and many others. The unique mission of organizational behaviour is to apply the concepts of behavioural sciences to the pressing problems of management, and, more generally, to administrative theory and practice. The quest for technologies with strategic value for the organization but also with empowering strengths for the work context of the firm has persistently occupied the landscape of information systems. Knowledge Management is the latest techno-managerial buzzword earmarked for improving the work processes and creating value for a firm’s operations. Knowledge Management comprises a multiplicity of technological offerings for potential applications. Nevertheless, there is scarce empirical evidence on phenomena, conditions and factors related to the organizational adoption of these offerings. The research treats Knowledge Management systems as IS innovations by explaining organizational situations and phenomena related to its adoption. This research seeks a deeper understanding of organizational phenomena taking place during the adoption and implementation of KM technical solutions. Knowledge Management is being considered for adoption as

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