Knowledge Management Strategy for Health Care Decision-Makers - A Sociological Perspective - Softcover

Boateng, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639078012 ISBN 13: 9783639078015

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K., 2008

Synopsis

Regionalized health care decision-makers have access to a wealth of knowledge with which to inform their decisions. Little is known, however, about how the various types of knowledge are managed to optimize their use in decision-making. This study examines the knowledge management strategies of health care decision-makers working in the context of a regionalized health care system. The study is guided by a qualitative research design. It is concluded that Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) in Canada pursue a codification strategy more strongly than a personalization strategy of managing knolwedge at their disposal in decision making. Further, knowledge management practices and strategies were in place, despite the absence of a stated knowledge management policy. Recommendations include the need for RHAs to institutionalize a knowledge management policy to guide their knowledge management practices and strategies.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639078012
• ISBN 13: 9783639078015
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184