Knowledge Management in Software Developing Organizations; a New Paradigm

Abstract

Software Developing Organisations (SDOs) usually do not have designed, documented, implemented and maintained Knowledge Management Systems (KMSs) in spite of the fact that they develop a product, i.e. software, which is entirely made up of knowledge. Thus far, science has not developed any instruments of cognition of this sphere of reality. Studies should be undertaken which will allow to indicate such instruments. A model solution in that respect may consist in treating the Quality Management System as a framework for the KMS. The article presents a 7-stage model facilitating creation of a Knowledge Management System in Software Developing Organisations which apply Quality Management Systems.