A Different Kind of Web-Based Knowledge Management: The DTRA Acquisition ToolBook

Abstract

Knowledge management (KM) is composed of practices deployed by organizations to identify, create, represent, classify, and disseminate knowledge for reuse, awareness, and learning to the benefit of information users. This article demonstrates the practical integration of the principles of KM and business processes by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). In this example, a technology-centric approach to knowledge sharing and utilization was adopted to design a simple Web-based system that provided highly needed "how-to" and reference information to DTRA acquisition professionals. The Acquisition ToolBook's successful development and deployment effectively integrated KM with internal process management, and it permitted a systemic review of the acquisition process for ineffective procedures and policies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA533963

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Avery

Organizations

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Software
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Data Management
  • Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Military Acquisition
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • Training
  • Websites

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design