NKM policy
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Definition
NKM policy is A principle or protocol to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes with respect to knowledge management for organizations in the nuclear field.
Summary
A clear and concise policy in KM can help any entities, regardless of the NK status of a country or organization, to establish proper strategy for the NKM life cycle. A knowledge management policy should include various areas such as a policy statement, purpose, scope, role and responsibilities of individuals and managers.
Description
A policy is a principle or protocol to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. A policy is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure or protocol (from Wikipedia). A clear and concise policy in KM can help any entities, regardless of the NK status of a country or organization, to establish proper strategy for the NKM life cycle. This policy can be at the national or organizational level. In entities that have implemented integrated management system, KM policy used to be a part of overall management organization.
A knowledge management policy should include various areas such as a policy statement, purpose, scope, role and responsibilities of individuals and managers. The policy should focus on the primary componentes of KM, people, processes and human technology, and consider the KM processes adopted in the organization. The two examples below provide a sample of a KM policy and a template for policy development.