Knowledge Management discusses how organizations can leverage technology to optimize their planning and operations. Certainly, people in organizations have valuable knowledge, gained through both education and experience. But as the

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suggests on page $28$ of the lecture, the key to knowledge optimization is to get the right knowledge to the right people at the right time. Does this sound easy? Maybe in smaller organizations that have all staff working under the same roof, this could be simpler than larger enterprises with thousands of employees dispersed throughout many locations, perhaps globally.

In your post this week, make sure to watch the video and read the textbook. Then, answer ALL of the following questions:

From your own experience, are people always willing to share what they know, or could there be cultural, personal, or even financial reasons why not?

What about physical barriers caused by location, including time zones, language, and culture which could act as impediments to knowledge sharing?

What else can you think of that could enhance or block the efficient sharing of knowledge in an organization?