Contemporary knowledge management theories: A review of literature

Knowledge management is one of the fundamental constructs in management research, and numerous contemporary theories have been propounded to explain the phenomenon. This study investigated the impact of these theories on human resources management practices and how they could be applied to further enhance the effective Management of human resources. The research reviewed three (3) contemporary knowledge management theories and how these theories shape human resource management practices across different contexts. It was concluded that no single theory is considered the best, as they all have varying strengths and weaknesses. The study also revealed that various contexts would require unique human resource management practices and theories. It is also recommended that human resource practitioners, managers, business owners, and policy makers should have an extensive understanding of these theories to know the most effective and efficient way to respond to situations that may evolve in the day-to-day practice of human resource management.