Date of Award
3-10-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Department of Systems Engineering and Management
First Advisor
Todd A. Peachey, PhD
Abstract
The successful implementation of knowledge management (KM) initiatives requires a level of commitment and preparedness by the organization that is commensurate with the expected results. An organization must be willing to allocate the necessary resources to ensure their readiness to undertake new KM projects. The purpose of this study is to review AFWA’s organizational culture and measure its propensity for accepting KM initiatives. The study uses empirically validated constructs to evaluate and assess the organization’s people, culture, climate, processes and attitudes as they relate to KM. This research was conducted using semi-structured interviews to elicit respondents’ views about KM practices. The data points toward a strong corollary relationship between the organizational environment and its readiness to embrace KM principles.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GIR-ENV-09-M04
DTIC Accession Number
ADA500651
Recommended Citation
Tucker, Daniel, "An Assessment of the Air Force Weather Agency's Readiness for Knowledge Management Initiatives" (2009). Theses and Dissertations. 2604.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/2604