The importance of Knowledge Management (KM) in organizations and its role in organizational culture

Abstract

In face of the scenario in which organizations are inserted, where the search for innovation and competitiveness is of great importance, efficient knowledge management for employees is necessary. Herewith, it is very important to invest in an organizational culture that encourages continuous learning to develop the employees' intellectual capital. With a culture of organizational learning, it is possible to gain engaged and prepared employees to manage knowledge and, consequently, the company will obtain greater techniques and methods to increase its competitiveness in the market. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the predominant culture of an organization or group to work according to the revealed interests. Knowledge management brings as a competitive advantage the incentive to a culture of technology and innovation, being a motivating tool for the growth of both the organization and the employee. The article will provide an overview about the importance of the area of ​​organizational culture and knowledge management and how this influences the development of the organization.