Session: #649 - Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning (10E07)


Thursday, November 20, 2008: 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
Room 201-A (Pennsylvania Convention Center)
Information Technology (10e)
#649 - Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning (10E07)
This Session will examine issues associated with organizational learning and knowledge management. Of particular interest will be organizational learning and knowledge management in a global economy, where information must flow across geographical and cultural boundaries. We will also focus on how knowledge management can facilitate the recognition, communication and adoption of best management practices in operating companies. Tools and techniques for effective knowledge transfer and retention will be explored under various organizational requirements.
Chair:	Jerry O'Brien
CoChair:	Randy Esposito
12:30 PM	649a	A History and View to the Future for Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning In the Process Industries Vince Grassi
12:55 PM	649b	Sustainability through Knowledge Management James B. Porter Jr.
1:20 PM	649c	Implementation Planning for Environmental Management Systems Jannina Alvarez
1:45 PM	649d	Understanding Root Causes of Abnormal Situations in Process Industries Peggy A. Hewitt
2:10 PM	649e	The Importance of Human Factors in Control Systems and Knowledge Management B. Wayne Bequette, William Bosler
2:35 PM	649f	Using Industry Consortiums for Knowledge Management and Technology Transfer Ed Fiesinger

Information Technology (10e)