EMPLOYEE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN TECUMSEH PRODUCTS

Abstract

Knowledge management plays a pivotal role in propelling organizations swiftly
towards their objectives, enhancing the efficacy and productivity of business activities. The
sustainability of knowledge advantage lies in its ability to generate increasing returns and
continuous advantages. Prior to initiating the creation and management of knowledge within
an organization, it is crucial to ensure that the organizational culture aligns with this
endeavor. Potential challenges may arise, such as experts hesitating to share knowledge to
maintain their influence. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of management to actively
support knowledge management activities, as neglecting this support would render the
invested time and money futile. Internal politics within the organization can pose a hurdle to
knowledge-sharing activities. Consequently, top management must take steps to create a
conducive environment for the knowledge management process within the firm. The primary
objective of this project is to ascertain the importance of Employee Knowledge Management,
considering it as the intellectual capital of an organization. Additionally, it aims to understand
employees' perceptions towards Employee. Findings from the project indicate that more than
half of the employees lack proper knowledge about the systems and procedures within their
departments. It is recommended that the organization focuses on activities that provide
employees with more information about their respective departments. Furthermore, a
significant portion of employees believes that the organization is not fully utilizing the
knowledge available. Therefore, the organization should implement programs to encourage
employees to contribute their knowledge in terms of innovation and creativity. To foster
knowledge exchange among employees from various departments, the project suggests
conducting more programs involving teams. It has been observed that a substantial amount of
information is exchanged during mixed-team projects. In conclusion, creating awareness,
encouraging knowledge contribution, and facilitating collaborative programs can
significantly enhance Employee Knowledge Management within the organization.