TY - GEN
T1 - Applying Lean Methodologies in Knowledge Creation
T2 - 13th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Systems, KMIS 2021 as part of 13th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management, IC3K 2021
AU - Al Busaidi, Raiya Zahir
AU - Al-Busaidi, Kamla Ali
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - This study aims to explore the value of using lean methodologies (LM) on knowledge creation (KC) and consequently business processes. The need for a proper, efficient, and effective mechanism to create knowledge is crucial for organizations' continuous improvement; this triggers stakeholder to utilize new technological solutions, like LM to boost knowledge creation and consequently sustain a continuous improvement in business processes. This study utilized semi-structured interview method with several openended and close-ended questions to get in-depth understanding of this stud objective. Five participants (lean and knowledge workers) of a leading organization in the energy sector were interviewed. Collected data analysed using thematic analysis. Results indicated that several LM add value to knowledge creation in the energy organization; Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Six Sigma and the A3 are the most frequently used as well as the most added value. The findings also indicated that the application of LM in KC, enhances business processes' efficiency and effectiveness, but limited on innovation. This study provides insights for researchers and practitioners to applying the Lean Methodologies in KM to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and innovation of the business processes.
AB - This study aims to explore the value of using lean methodologies (LM) on knowledge creation (KC) and consequently business processes. The need for a proper, efficient, and effective mechanism to create knowledge is crucial for organizations' continuous improvement; this triggers stakeholder to utilize new technological solutions, like LM to boost knowledge creation and consequently sustain a continuous improvement in business processes. This study utilized semi-structured interview method with several openended and close-ended questions to get in-depth understanding of this stud objective. Five participants (lean and knowledge workers) of a leading organization in the energy sector were interviewed. Collected data analysed using thematic analysis. Results indicated that several LM add value to knowledge creation in the energy organization; Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Six Sigma and the A3 are the most frequently used as well as the most added value. The findings also indicated that the application of LM in KC, enhances business processes' efficiency and effectiveness, but limited on innovation. This study provides insights for researchers and practitioners to applying the Lean Methodologies in KM to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and innovation of the business processes.
KW - Energy Sector
KW - Interview
KW - Knowledge Creation
KW - Knowledge Management
KW - Lean Management
KW - Lean Methodology
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85146198547
T3 - International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management, IC3K - Proceedings
SP - 169
EP - 176
BT - 13th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Systems, KMIS 2021 as part of IC3K 2021 - Proceedings of the 13th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management
A2 - Bernardino, Jorge
A2 - Masciari, Elio
A2 - Rolland, Colette
A2 - Filipe, Joaquim
PB - Science and Technology Publications, Lda
Y2 - 25 October 2022 through 27 October 2022
ER -