Classifying the Breadth of Knowledge Management Frameworks

This study aims to analyze Knowledge Management frameworks and categorize them based on their specification breadth. A total of 27 frameworks, selected from the temporal spectrum spanning 1995 to 2016 and representative of the field of Knowledge Management, were examined using content analysis. This research employs a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and bibliographic approach. Among the 27 frameworks examined, 12 were identified as descriptive, while 15 exhibited hybrid characteristics. Additionally, existing typologies lack sufficient detail for successful replication. Consequently, it is imperative to develop structures underpinned by a conjunctive approach. Such structures should provide both a comprehensive overview and detailed prescriptions of the “what,” “why,” “who,” “how,” and “when” aspects of implementing and operationalizing Knowledge Management. The prevalence of hybrid frameworks is notable within the examined set, highlighting the need for an integrated approach that combines breadth and depth. Organizations require a sufficiently comprehensive and detailed roadmap to implement Knowledge Management effectively. This analysis expands upon prior research concerning the classification of Knowledge Management frameworks and introduces a novel and anticipated approach to classifying specification breadth.