| Author | Prakarn Korkiatcharoon |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-07-01 |
| Subject(s) | Knowledge management--Thailand
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Master of Business Administration in
International Business |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The concept of knowledge management (KM) emerged since 1978, but it had been brought
into Thai's private organizations and state enterprise just only 3-4 years ago, around year
2003. Beside, many international organizations in Thailand apply KM model from their
headquarters to adapt in Thai's branch. So, this research .will present about the
implementation of KM in Thailand business sector for both Thai and international
organization. The information is obtained from the in-depth interview with many large and
success companies like Spansion, Siemens, EGAT, AIS and DTAC; and 150 sample
surveys from officer in large organizations who is named knowledge workers who work in
the organization that need the huge amount information and knowledge to support the
work process and decision making. Both source of information will be analyzed so as to
summarize the current situation of KM in Thailand, and its future trend.
The study indicates that large numbers of organization in Thailand are already
implemented KM in their organization, but still in the young stage which is difficult to
judge that they are success or fail. Some of them managed the knowledge in the daily
operation but does not realize that is KM. Some of them try to do but cannot conduct the
useable and useful knowledge. In addition, the details of worthwhile implement KM will
be deeply verify in term of time, financial, and human contribution. It is obvious that the
success company will define the business objective and goal in order to consider on how
KM can be facilitate their business process. |
| Year | 2007 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sununta Siengthai |
| Examination Committee(s) | Singha Chiamsiri ;Tang, John C. S. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government Fellowship |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2007 |