Analysis of knowledge management implementation models for a business incubator

Abstract

Knowledge has been occupying a prominent position both in the organizational context and in the academic context, especially in the area of Information Science. In order for organizations to benefit from the benefits of knowledge, it must be properly managed. For this, there are models in the literature for the implantation of knowledge management; however, the majority of these models is directed to big private companies. In view of this scenario, this research aims to analyze the most appropriate model for the implementation of knowledge management for an incubator business of public sector. For that, a bibliographic survey was carried out on the main models of knowledge management implementation so that its characteristics, its components and its methodologies could be evaluated. According to the results, it was possible to verify that the characteristics that differentiate public organizations from private organizations influence the choice of the most appropriate model for the implementation of knowledge management. Thus, this research concludes that the most appropriate model for the implementation of knowledge management for business incubators surveyed that belongs to the public sector is the Knowledge Management Model for the Brazilian Public Administration.