Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Master's Programme in Innovation and Knowledge Development

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Learning outcomes

  • Be able to develop concepts, theories and understanding that underlie the increased emphasis on knowledge as a factor for development
  • Be able to develop an understanding of how knowledge is developed and changed and have an understanding of how organisations can work with knowledge generating processes
  • Be able to reflect critically both on use of theory, on practice and on the way practice is theorised
  • Be able to facilitate knowledge development processes in organisations and in society

Contents

Knowledge is increasingly being highlighted as an important factor of production. We talk about knowledge enterprises, knowledge management and knowledge economy. In a knowledge-sociological perspective knowledge is seen as something that is socially created and developed. This perspective differs from a more technological perspective on knowledge and information. Furthermore, the course will look at how the principles of knowledge can form the basis for understanding the knowledge economy and knowledge-based companies and organisations.

Examinations

Individual submission of one term paper. Further information will be given in Canvas. Graded.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ORG501 – Knowledge Management and Sociology of Knowledge. 7.5
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