Impact of knowledge management system in an organization: An overview

Abstract

The paper gives an overview of Knowledge Management (KM) and its role in organizational activities, these activities can be facilitated  through the use of knowledge management system, the paper highlighted the various types of KMS that are commonly used in organizations. It also focuses on the various aspects of Knowledge Management Systems and their impact in knowledge creation, storage  and transfer in an organization. The practical example of KMS with respect to knowledge creation, storage and transfer that will  make knowledge to be easily accessible and disseminated within and outside the organization is presented. The paper also discussed the  use of KMS in organizations as well as pitfalls associated with the use of KMS.