VOIS - Area 2 - Module 3

  1. MODULE TITLE

Module 3: Knowledge management in-house and across organisations.

  1. AUTHORS

Prof. Marina Dabić, Tena Obradović Posinković

  1. SHORT DESCRIPTION

For the successful implementation of open innovation activities, it is not enough for SMEs to cooperate with external partners and exchange their ideas, technology, and knowledge. Small and medium-sized enterprises also need to develop capabilities, enable their employees to acquire knowledge and manage existing and newly acquired knowledge. Knowledge management helps managers control knowledge within their organizations, but also knowledge available outside their companies. In this module SMEs from bioeconomy and agri-food industry can learn about the types of knowledge, but also get advice for managing in-house knowledge, as well as knowledge across organizations.

  1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Upon completing this module, you should be able to:

  • Identify the types of knowledge within your SME and understand which resources represent your competitive advantage.
  • Have a deeper understanding of knowledge management and how your SME can benefit from implementing open innovation activities.
  • Have a deeper understanding of the types of partners and how your SME can benefit from collaboration.
  • Learn how to motivate your employees to use knowledge acquired outside their own company and how to motivate them to share knowledge.
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? (PRACTICE – QUIZ)

What are two main types of knowledge?

Companies that cooperate more deeply and widely with external partners can benefit from the implementation of OI activities.

Knowledge management helps companies to: