Managing knowledge in a saudi vocational training organization

Medjedel, Ahmed; Maaradj, Houari

Les cahiers du CREAD
Volume 24, Numéro 83, Pages 119-147
2008-08-08

Managing Knowledge In A Saudi Vocational Training Organization

Authors : Medjedel Ahmed . Maaradj Houari .

Abstract

This paper addresses in the first concept Knowledge Management (OKM) and its theoretical foundations as an alternative to the aging paradigm of Information Management. Then it proposes a practical case dealing with a unique experience of a young training institution where Knowledge Management is reshaping most of the traditional areas of management, not to say life on the campus at Madina College of Tourism & Hotels (MCTH). Some initiatives have been successfully put underway based mainly on ICT solutions. They range from college's website to an adequate ELearning environment. The case is therefore put forward where a good blend of technical tools, a high human dedication/ persuasion as well as appropriate management could yield farreaching overall performances as far as Knowledge Management is concerned. The abovementioned initiatives would not have been materialized without a strong technical will by the General Organization for Technical Education and Vocational Training (GOTEVT) as well as a very ambitious program by the young leadership of the college totally acquainted with and devoted to Knowledge Management concept.