A családi vállalkozások és a tudásmenedzsment = Family businesses and knowledge management

Abstract

The individual and organisational knowledge and the management thereof are crucial points in the life of organisations. While big companies usually establish info-technology based systems, in case of small and medium sized companies – especially family businesses – the culture itself provides means and fosters the knowledge creating and disseminating processes. However, the lack of an IT based knowledge management system is a handicap when facing turbulent changes in the market, or on turning points, such as expansion or succession of the business. The solution for such situation is dissimilar in different countries. The aim of this paper is to present the strength and weaknesses of the family businesses’ knowledge management and identify best practices that – upon utilisation - might provide crucial aid for the future efficiency and effectivity of these companies.