Modeling Knowledge Management Barriers in the Indian Manufacturing SMEs Using ISM Approach
Year: 2014
Type: preprint
Abstract: Knowledge Management (KM) plays an important role in organizations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India have incorporated KM in a significant way in running their businesses. In the Indian manufacturing industries, there exist a few key barriers to implementing KM, particularly in the SMEs. This paper aims to find out these key barriers and develop a relationship amongst them. The data, collected through a questionnaire and direct one-to-one interviews with senior executives, was analyzed using the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) methodology, and a model was developed for establishing relationships among them. The results reveal that support from government and top management commitment help in the implementation of KM. The model is expected to solve the problems under consideration in many manufacturing industries. The paper finally concludes with a discussion and some suggestions for improving the KM practices in manufacturing SMEs in India.
Source: SSRN Electronic Journal
Authors: Anup Chawan, Hari Vasudevan
Institution: University of Mumbai
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2283375926