Knowledge Based Organization

Abstract

In the recent years, the concept of knowledge based organization has been the object of much research. In addition, other concepts like: knowledge management, knowledge measurement, organizational learning, and knowledge types have seen an increased of researchers' focus. Various papers present the criteria for identifying if an organization is or isn't based on knowledge. Starting with the literature survey, this paper provides a model for identifying if an organization is knowledge based. By applying this model, the paper analyses a real Romanian organization and uses tools as survey and direct observation of the way in which organization is functioning and use its knowledge. In addition, based on the analysis results, this paper provides recommendation about the ways in which organization could develop its skills in managing organizational knowledge.