How can a knowledge management system (KMS) be established in any firm such that employees may make use of it without becoming dependent on it?

A little over two years ago, Avondale Industries acquired a company that produces a line of adhesives and sealants used in the aerospace industry. The acquisition was shortly followed by providing the best and brightest employees in the division with training every three months on topics selected by the group. A year later, the adhesives and sealants division developed a new sealant that lasts longer, is less expensive to produce, and is more effective in preventing the spread of fire or flames from the engine compartment to the airplane and preventing air leakage. The new product resulted in a sustainable competitive advantage in the market. Which of the following statements best explains how training contributed to the division’s new competitive advantage?     The training gave the employees the opportunity to demonstrate their many skills and competencies to the company.   The training taught the employees how to look at competitors’ products and determine how to make them…

What actions do staff members take to guarantee that the company continues to benefit from the information they have received in the past? Assume that a firm has already adopted a KMS; if this is the case, what steps can you take as a manager to guarantee that face-to-face training continues to be successful in supporting employee learning?

What role do stakeholder consultations, including feedback from end-users and department heads, play in the IT resource acquisition process?