Building a knowledge-based business school

Authors: Keong F.O.C.; Willett R.J.; Yap K.L.

Source: Education + Training, Volume 43, Numbers 4-5, 2001 , pp. 268-274(7)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

This is a case study of Taylor's Business School, Taylor's College in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which is a pioneer in developing a business school as a knowledge organisation following the principles of knowledge management in the context of a developing knowledge economy. Describes the management structure and processes adopted by the college to deliver a curriculum educating students in knowledge management for a knowledge economy. This reflects a policy initiative of the Malaysian government which has embraced a knowledge economy in which soft technology and knowledge replace capital and energy. The philosophy of Taylor's Business School is to produce graduates with professional and industry relevant skills to meet the demands of the knowledge economy.

Keywords: Knowledge Economy; Learning Organization; Curriculum; Learning

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-07-11