KM practice in community college — KM framework towards KMS

Abstract

KM is a new field especially for the community college environment. The other thing is the knowledge in community college environment has not been captured, collaborated and managed systematically. Realizing the value and importance of KM approach the researcher has identified several goals to be achieved to come out with a viable KM framework to support the current activities of knowledge transfer in community college environment. Four different techniques were used including observation, small talk, interview & field notes and survey. The transferring of knowledge activities happen within the community college and across to the local community and their alliances with different approach. Knowledge management is a practicable and relevance for the community college as they operate as a lifelong learning and training center. Furthermore community college is the agent for the Malaysians government to develop the local community socioeconomic via knowledge transfer and knowledge sharing.