Module 4—Construction

HRM-5600: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATION: LEARNING AS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Module 4—Construction OVERVIEW In this module, we will discuss the importance of constructing a cohesive approach to the support of entrepreneurial behavior founded in adult learning theory, knowledge management, and organizational learning. Creating an entrepreneurial orientation within the organization that allows internal stakeholders the freedom to learn effectively at an individual level and translate that learning into implicit and explicit knowledge that increases competitive advantage is crucial. Capturing that learning in a knowledge management system that supports the long-term viability of the organization requires a systematic approach. TOPICS Module 4 covers the following topics: ● Creating an entrepreneurial orientation for internal stakeholders ● The use of organizational learning to create competitive advantage ● Using knowledge management to support long-term viability and strategic success OBJECTIVES After successfully completing Module 4, you should be able to: MO4.1 Create a cohesive approach to support entrepreneurial behavior using adult learning theory, knowledge management theory, and organizational learning theory. MO4.2 Evaluate the importance of implicit and explicit knowledge management. MO4.3 Analyze the role of the internal stakeholders relevant to the construction of this systematic approach to entrepreneurial orientation. Course objectives covered in this module include CO5, CO6 Copyright © 2019 by Thomas Edison State University. All rights reserved.

STUDY MATERIALS Textbook Readings ● Senge, The Fifth Discipline ○ You are not required to read the entire text; however, the whole book will be useful as a reference for this module. Required Materials ● Dalkir, K. (2005). Knowledge management in theory and practice . Burlington, MA: Elsevier. ● Bandura, A. (1991). Social cognitive theory of self-regulation . Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processe s, 50 , 248–247. ● Knowles, M. (1973). The adult learner: A neglected species . Gulf Publishing Company. ● Kolb, A. Y., & Kolb, D. A. (2005). Learning styles and learning spaces: Enhancing experiential learning in higher education . Academy of Management Learning and Education , 4 (2), 193–212. doi:10.5465/AMLE.2005.17268566 ● Smith, L. W. (2000). Stakeholder analysis: A pivotal practice of successful projects . Paper presented at the Project Management Institute Annual Seminars and Symposium, Houston, TX. ● Smartsheet. (2019). What is stakeholder analysis and mapping and how do you do it effectively? Additional Materials ● Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., Swanson, R. A. (2005). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Elsevier. ● Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning . Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. ACTIVITIES Module 4 has two activities. Please consult the Course Calendar for the due dates. Discussion Forum 4 In Discussion Forum 4, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at least two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the Course Calendar. After reading through the study materials for this module, complete the following: ● Pick a department within your organization or one within which you have worked and detail the types of implicit and explicit knowledge that need to be captured to Copyright © 2019 by Thomas Edison State University. All rights reserved.