Knowledge Management at Tata Chemicals Mithapur

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Abstract

This case describes the knowledge management (KM) initiatives at the level of a unit of one of the largest chemical companies in India. The unit, Tata Chemicals Ltd, Mithapur, has a unique knowledge base accumulated over generations of experiments, trials, and errors. It is in the midst of implementing a rejuvenation plan that has created opportunities for external knowledge assimilation and new knowledge generation. With details on the initiatives for knowledge collection, sharing, measurement of performance and the systems for rewards and recognition, the case provides an opportunity to the participants of a programme on Knowledge Management to analyze the initiatives and make recommendations for the future to the head of Knowledge Management function at the company. The participants would be able to map the realm of knowledge management in an organization and discern - how KM initiatives contributed to the transformation of the organisation from manufacturing centred mind-set to customer focused one.

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Product Type Case
Reference No. BP0394
Title Knowledge Management at Tata Chemicals Mithapur
Pages 28
Published on Mar 29, 2016
Authors Verma, Sanjay; Dixit, M.R.;
Area Strategy (STR)
Discipline Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Management
Keywords Knowledge Management
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