Sustaining the Knowledge Base of the United States Air Force for Future Operations

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutics study was to determine through content analysis of historical data how the United States Air Force (USAF) can sustain its knowledge base by identifying a specific problem in relation to capturing, availability, and safeguarding knowledge based on multiple factors outlined in documents retrieved from primary USAF organizations. Data analysis produced ten themes associated with knowledge management and generated responses for all research questions. Exploration of current knowledge management technology outlined new areas of consideration for the USAF in relation to knowledge management. Study findings identified numerous opportunities for the USAF to reevaluate and enhance knowledge management processes and systems. The intent of the study was to highlight issues and recognize improvements for USAF knowledge management processes, proposing options for future requisition of knowledge management technology, and present recommendations to promote a viable solution to knowledge management for future consideration by USAF senior leaders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2015
Accession Number
AD1037182

Entities

People

  • Carolyn Green

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Lessons Learned
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Teamwork
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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