PhD TIM-Construct an Industrial Study

As discussed in this course and the assigned readings, the area of knowledge management has numerous applications in the business world. This week, you will study one situation where knowledge management could have been more properly used.

For this assignment, you will select a recent news article, press release, or other situation where effective KM use was lacking or nonexistent. You may also select a situation from your place of employment. For the problematic situation, explore the following:

1. What went wrong: Perform a critical analysis of what went wrong and why. Make sure to provide the reader with an adequate background on the examined area and the issue that was faced.
2. Examine the gap between research and practice: Where is there a gap between theory and practice and how does this hurt the organization? What could be done to close this gap?
3. Propose improvements that this organization should make: Provide a robust plan for the organization remedying this situation. If the organization already proposed a solution, provide a critical analysis of the implemented solution. Be specific and provide real actionable recommendations. Use external sources to back up your argument.

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 that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect graduate-level writing and APA standards.