Review Knowledge Management And Social Media Research

Review Knowledge Management And Social Media Research

For this assignment, you will select a theory in knowledge management and apply this theory to social media. You should also identify a gap in this application or theory and further explore it. Examine how KM theories have been applied to social media research. You do not need to construct any datasets or carry out any data analyses.

Your submission should include the following components:

1. Literature Review: You will conduct a literature review of at least five recently published papers/journals in the area of knowledge management and social media. These may not be any of the provided course readings. You are expected to review the findings of these works, along with providing a critical analysis of the examined works. Each literature review should be at least 300 words. This component will ensure that you have an adequate background in the area you are about to further explore.
2. Brief Research Proposal: After conducting your literature review, you should select a theory or practice in knowledge management and propose how this may be applied to social media analytics. You should focus on finding a gap in an existing theory, and then propose a possible solution to this gap. You are not expected to conduct this research, only make an argument for it and provide an adequate blueprint/proposal for this work. Your proposal should be at least 1,000 words and leave the reader confident in the value and feasibility of your proposal.

Length: 5 – 7 pages, not including title page and references

References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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Literature Review

Ghaleb, O. A., Mosleh, M. A., & Al-ariki, H. D. E. (2016). The Role of social networking in    knowledge management process: A review. International Research Journal of             Engineering and Technology (IRJET), 3(12), 1004-1006.

The authors note that knowledge is central to an organization’s competitive advantage in today’s knowledge-driven economy. As such, the article provides an overview on how knowledge is a vital asset to organization’s today and should be managed in a manner that enables them to use it in formulating strategic plans and in the decision making process. Besides, the authors provide an outlook on how information technology plays a critical role in the implementation of knowledge management systems with a particular interest in integrating social networks that are often used for communication and collaboration of information.

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