The linkage between knowledge management practices and organization based projects for better learning outcome: A conceptual framework

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework to understand and reflect upon issues, which can help in producing better industry-ready students graduating from business schools.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines research conducted in the area of knowledge management (KM) and proposes a conceptual framework that can be used by academic institutions to engage students and prepare them for industry needs so that they are better industry-ready graduates. A case study based approach has been adopted in this study.

Findings

In line with the literature-based analysis, a framework for better industry ready students has been proposed, illustrating the linkage between KM, learning from organization-based projects, industry feedback and inputs from international accreditation bodies in higher education.

Originality/value

This paper has provided a comprehensive framework that contributes to the understanding and refining the academic processes in a business school setting with the help of learning from academic KM process. Such a framework has not been previously developed by previous researchers.

Citation

Upadhyay, P. and Paul, M. (2019), "The linkage between knowledge management practices and organization based projects for better learning outcome: A conceptual framework", International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 33 No. 1, pp. 166-178. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEM-04-2018-0133