Open AccessThe Interface Between Knowledge Management And Human Resources: A Qualitative Study
Author(s) -
Helena Smith,
Willem Schurink
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
sa journal of human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.188
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2071-078X
pISSN - 1683-7584
DOI - 10.4102/sajhrm.v3i1.58
Subject(s) - knowledge management , phenomenon , grounded theory , context (archaeology) , qualitative research , personal knowledge management , relation (database) , knowledge value chain , business , human resource management , sociology , psychology , organizational learning , computer science , epistemology , social science , paleontology , philosophy , database , biology
The aim of the study is to obtain new insight into the phenomenon of knowledge management (KM) in modern day organisations and the role Human Resources (HR) may play in facilitating access to knowledge via knowledge holders with the intention of contributing to theoretical and practical use within the South African context. A qualitative methodology, specifically the grounded theory approach was followed in developing the theory. The importance of organisational knowledge, management of knowledge and linking people to share knowledge were found particularly prominent in influencing the role HR plays in relation to and in support of KM in organisations. This triad formed the foundation for the theory revealing the changed role of HR to create opportunities for and linking people with one another to share knowledge