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An investigation into Debswana’s readiness
to successfully implement a knowledge management
strategy
A Research Report
presented to
The Graduate School of Business
University of Cape Town
In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
Masters of Business Administration Degree
by
Balisi Bonyongo and Nischal K. Sancho
November 2002
Supervisor: Mr. Kurt April
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The researchers wish to thank the following people who have helped us directly and
indirectly in the completion of this research report:
Our supervisor, Kurt April, Senior Lecturer at the Graduate School of
Business.
Debswana Diamond Company for giving us the opportunity to carry out this
research project. Also, to all the interviewees and survey respondents for
giving generously of their time and their insights.
Our families for their infinite patience and support.
Jenni Kenny for her assistance with transcriptions.
Professor Trevor Wegner for his advice on statistical analysis.
We certify that, except where noted, the report is our own work and all references
used are accurately reported throughout the text.
Signed:
Balisi Bonyongo
Nischal K Sancho
27 November 2002
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ABSTRACT
Successful implementation of a knowledge management (KM) strategy depends on an
organisation’s ability to optimise the interaction between people, processes, and
technology. The ability to create, share, retain and use knowledge is increasingly
becoming a source of competitive advantage. Corporations and governments are now
actively seeking for new ways of capitalising on people’s knowledge to sustain value
creation. The difficulty faced by these organisations is deciding on where to start
with the process of developing knowledge systems, and once started, to maintain the
momentum. Despite this, several multinational corporations, governments and non-
governmental organisations (NGO’s) have successfully implemented KM systems.
One common approach these organisations adopted was to conduct an assessment of
their capabilities, strengths and weaknesses with respect to the KM processes of
creation, capture, storage, sharing, and application.
This research report assesses these processes in Debswana to determine its readiness
to successfully implement a KM strategy. The assessment focuses on the key
business enablers of people and process management, organisational culture and
structure, performance measurement, organisational strategy and planning, and
information management and technology. The research findings indicate that
Debswana is ready to successfully implement a KM strategy. However, the
organisational culture and structure business enabler has the highest potential of
inhibiting sustainable implementation. Drawing on the research findings, an
implementation framework is proposed.
Keywords: Knowledge management, knowledge management processes, readiness
assessment, organisational culture and structure, people and process management,
performance management, organisational strategy and planning, information
management and technology
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Contents pg.
1. INTRODUCTION ....….…………………………………………….... 1
1.1 Debswana Background ……………………………………………….. 1
1.2 The Study Problem …………………………………………………… 2
2. THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND HYPOTHESIS …………... 4
2.1 The Research Question ……………………………………………….. 4
2.2 Objective …………………………………………………………….... 4
2.3 Hypothesis ……………………………………………………………. 5
3. LITERATURE REVIEW ……………………………………………. 6
3.1 Defining Knowledge ………………………………………………….. 6
3.2 The Concept and Definition of KM …………………………………... 8
3.3 The Relevance of KM to Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage 9
3.4 Knowledge Management Models …………………………………….. 11
3.4.1 Knowledge Category Models ………………………………. 11
3.4.2 Intellectual Capital Models …………………………………. 14
3.4.3 Socially Constructed Models of KM ……………………….. 15
3.5 Considerations for successful implementation of KM ………………... 20
3.5.1 Criteria for defining organisational ‘readiness’ …………….. 23
3.5.2 Organisational Culture ……………………………………… 23
3.5.3 Performance Management ………………………………….. 25
3.5.3.1 Knowledge Management Performance Scorecard … 26
3.5.3.2 Knowledge Management Behaviour Framework …. 27
4. THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND APPROACH …………………. 30
4.1 The Relevance and Importance of KM Research in Debswana ……… 30
4.2 The Research Process ………………………………………………… 31
4.2.1 Research Design …………………………………………….. 32
4.2.2 Exploratory Research ……………………………………….. 32
4.2.3 Primary Research …………………………………………… 35
4.2.3.1 Primary Data Collection …………………………… 37
4.2.3.2 Sampling …………………………………………… 38
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4.2.3.3 Questionnaire Design ……………………………… 39
4.2.3.4 Data Analysis ……………………………………… 40
5. DATA ANALYSIS ……………………………………………………. 43
5.1 Exploratory Research …………………………………………………. 43
5.2 Primary Research ……………………………………………………… 43
5.2.1 Sample Details ……………………………………………… 43
5.2.2 Readiness Assessment ……………………………………… 44
5.2.2.1 Organisational-Level Readiness …………………… 45
5.2.2.2 Operational-Level Readiness ……………………… 47
5.2.3 Business Enabler Analysis ………………………………….. 49
5.2.3.1 Factor Analysis ……………………………………. 49
5.2.3.2 Significant Differences per Grouping Variable …… 53
6. KEY FINDNGS AND INTERPRETATION ………………………... 57
6.1 Exploratory Research Findings ……………………………………….. 57
6.2 Primary Research Findings …………………………………………… 67
7. IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK FOR DEBSWANA ………. 72
7.1 Proposed Conceptual Implementation Framework …………………… 75
7.2 Strategy and Planning Model …………………………………………. 76
7.3 Implementation Structure Model ……………………………………… 79
7.4 Leadership and Management Commitment Model …………………… 81
7.5 Organisational Culture Model ………………………………………… 82
7.6 People and Process Management …………………………………….. 84
7.7 Information Management and Technology Model …………………… 87
7.8 Performance Management ……………………………………………. 88
7.9 Change Management Model ………………………………………….. 89
8. CONCLUSION ……………………………………………………….. 93
9. REFERENCES ………………………………………………………… 95
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APPENDIX 1: EXPLORATORY RESEARCH QUESTONS ………….. 103
APPENDIX 2: LIST OF EXCO MEMBERS INTERVIEWED ………… 105
APPENDIX 3: DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE ………… 106
APPENDIX 4: SUMMARY OF EXPLORATORY RESEARCH ……… 113
APPENDIX 5: PATTERSON GRADING SYSTEM AT DEBSWANA .. 127
APPENDIX 6: BASIC DESCRIPTIVE STATICTICS …………………. 128
APPENDIX 7: RESULTS OF t-TESTS …………………………………. 130
APPENDIX 8: CATEGORISED BOX-AND-WHISKER PLOTS FOR
INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS FOR EACH BUSINESS ENABLER ... 132
APPENDIX 9: FACTOR ANALYSIS RESULTS …………………….... 135
APPENDIX 10: GROUPING VARIABLE SIGNIFICANT
DIFFERENCES (ANOVA) FOR INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS ..... 128
APPENDIX 11: BP AMOCO: LEARNING BEFORE, LEARNING DURING
AND LEARNING-AFTER ……………………………………….. 158
APPENDIX 12: DEBSWANA BALANCED SCORECARD …………… 160
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INDEX OF TABLES
pg.
Table 3.1: Levels of Use in the CBAM ………………………………….. 28
Table 3.2: Role and Behaviours for the Levels of KM Skill …………….. 29
Table 4.1: Classes of Research Design …………………………………... 32
Table 4.2: Stratified Target Population Details ………………………….. 39
Table 5.1: Sample Details for Individual Operations and Grades ……….. 43
Table 5.2: Mean Values for Business Enablers to Assess Readiness ……. 45
Table 5.3: Individual Questions with Mean Values Significantly Less
Than 3.0 …………………………………....……………………… 46
Table 5.4: Mean Values for Business Enablers between Operations ……. 47
Table 5.5: Individual Questions with Significant Differences between
Operations ……………………………………………………….… 48
Table 5.6: Themes for the Overall Factor Analysis ……………………… 49
Table 5.7: Themes for Factors Associated with People and Process
Management ……………………………………………………….. 50
Table 5.8: Themes for Factors Associated with Organisational Culture
and Structure ………………………………………………………. 51
Table 5.9: Themes for Factors Associated with Performance Measurement 51
Table 5.10: Themes for Factors Associated with Organisational Strategy
and Planning ……………………………………………………….. 52
Table 5.11: Themes for Factors Associated with Information Management
and Technology ……………………………………………………. 52
Table 6.1: Important Themes Associated with Business Enablers ………. 68
Table 7.1: Elements of the NCS Knowledge Journey …………………… 75
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INDEX OF FIGURES
pg.
Figure 3.1: The Recursive Relations between Data, Information and
Knowledge ………………………………………………………… 7
Figure 3.2: The Knowledge Value Chain ………………………………… 8
Figure 3.3: Nonaka’s (1995) Knowledge Management Model ………….. 12
Figure 3.4: Hedlund and Nonaka’s (1993) Knowledge Management Model 13
Figure 3.5: Boisot’s (1987) Knowledge Category Model ……………….. 13
Figure 3.6: Intellectual Capital Model of Knowledge Management (Skandia) 14
Figure 3.7: Demarest (1997) Knowledge Management Model ………….. 15
Figure 3.8: Modified Version of Demarest’s (1997) Knowledge Management
Model ……………………………………………………………… 16
Figure 3.9: Schwandt’s (1995) Organisational Learning Model ………… 17
Figure 3.10: The Relationship Chart …………………………………….. 20
Figure 3.11: Health Check Model ………………………………………… 21
Figure 3.12: Framework for the Readiness Assessment for Successful
Implementation of a Knowledge Management Strategy ………….. 24
Figure 5.1: Sample Details Split by Operation, Grade, Length of
Operational Service, and Length in Current Position ……………... 44
Figure 5.2: Business Enabler Categorised Box-and-Whisker plot ………. 46
Figure 5.3: Categorised Box-and Whisker Plot Highlighting Differences between
Operations for Business Enablers and Overall Readiness ………… 48
Figure 5.4: Categorised Box-and Whisker Plot Showing Differences between
Grades of Respondents ……………………………………………. 54
Figure 5.5: Categorised Box-and Whisker Plot Showing Differences between
Respondents of Varying Length of Organisational Service ………. 55
Figure 5.6: Categorised Box-and Whisker Plot Showing Differences between
Respondents of Varying Length in Current Position ……………… 56
Figure 6.1: Significant Differences between Grades for Individual Questions
and Business Enablers …………………………………………….. 70
Figure 6.2: Significant Differences between Lengths of Organisational Service
for Individual Questions and Business Enablers ………………….. 71
Figure 7.1: Conceptual Implementation Framework …………………….. 76
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Figure 7.2: Strategy and Planning Model ………………………………… 77
Figure 7.3: Implementation Structure ……………………………………. 80
Figure 7.4: Leadership and Management Commitment …………………. 82
Figure 7.5: Organisational Culture Model ……………………………….. 84
Figure 7.6: People and Process Management ……………………………. 85
Figure 7.7: Information Management and Technology ………………….. 88
Figure 7.8: Performance Management Model …………………………… 89
Figure 7.9: Change Management Model ………………………………… 91
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Debswana Background
Debswana is a diamond mining company operating in Botswana. It is a 50-50
partnership between the government of Botswana and DeBeers. The company is
central to the development of Botswana, with its principal product, diamonds
contributing 30 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 70 percent of export
earnings and 50 percent of government revenue (www.debswana.com). The
contribution to GDP by diamonds is very significant when compared to the country’s
GDP, which is estimated at P 28.9 billion for the period 2000/2001 (Gaolathe, 2002).
It operates four diamond mines in the country: Jwaneng, Orapa, Letlhakane and
Damtshaa, and the country’s only colliery. The latter three are collectively referred to
as OLD mines.
In line with Debswana’s mission to assist Botswana in diversifying its economy away
from heavy reliance on diamonds, the company runs a corporate development
business unit that oversees investments in non-core businesses. Through this unit, the
company has invested a total of P 20 million. Half of these funds have been invested
in farming, and the rest in promoting and facilitating the development of
commercially viable enterprises in Botswana through PEO Holdings (Pty) LTD. This
is a venture capital company established by Debswana and De Beers to assist in
promoting involvement of Botswana citizens in business. Further investments are
planned for the tourism sector. These initiatives reinforce Debswana’s position as
Botswana’s leading economic growth engine.
The company’s vision is to become a global benchmark mining company. It has thus
developed a strategy that is congruent with this vision. The balanced scorecard (BSC)
is used for translating the vision and strategy into reality. The BSC is used at
corporate and operational levels. Scorecards have been developed for all levels of
employees in the organisation, and provide a basis on which business, operational and
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individual performance are managed. The force behind Debswana’s success is its
workforce of approximately 6000. The company employs some of the best-trained
and well-educated workforce in the country, and provides a range of excellent
benefits for its employees. It uses leading-edge technology in its mining and diamond
extraction processes, producing some 25 million carats annually. This makes
Debswana the largest producer of diamonds by value.
1.2 The Study Problem
Futurologists Toffler and Toffler (uit Beijerse, 1999) commented that the real value of
companies like Compaq or Kodak, Hitachi or Siemens, depends more on the ideas,
insights and information in the heads of their employees and in the data banks and
patents these companies control than on the trucks, assembly lines, and other physical
assets they may have. Thus, capital itself is now increasingly based on intangibles.
The insightful view provided by Toffler and Toffler is corroborated by an observation
made by Rowley (1999) which stipulates that there is an agreement that the
knowledge-based society has arrived, and that those organisations that will succeed in
the global information society are those that can identify, value, create and evolve
their knowledge assets. The forces of technology, globalisation and the emerging
knowledge economy are creating a revolution that is forcing organisations to seek
new ways to reinvent themselves.
Neef (1999) takes Rowley’s observation further and suggests that a knowledge-based
economic revolution is taking place, and it comes in a matching set: knowledge
management for organisations and knowledge-based economies for nations
themselves. He argues that both are part of a major evolutionary economic movement
which is beginning to reshape the global economic structure, and knowledge
management should therefore be seen as one of the most concrete and important set of
practices and policies that an organisation can adopt. This marks a significant step in
an enterprise’s evolution toward becoming a global, learning organisation that can
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survive in the knowledge-based economy.
Knowledge management (KM) is a process that helps organisations find, select,
organise, disseminate, and transfer important information and expertise necessary for
activities such as problem-solving, dynamic learning, strategic planning and decision-
making. To improve the effectiveness of knowledgeable experts, information systems
groups, at several organisations, have started creating databases for knowledge,
information maps and custom-made applications.
KM emerged with not only the need to be cost-efficient and managerially effective in
problem-solving, decision-making, innovation and all other elements needed to
maintain and develop a competitive edge, but also more specifically, to capture,
catalogue, preserve, disseminate the expertise and knowledge that are part of
organisation memory that typically resides in the organisation in an unstructured way
(Gupta, Iyer and Aronson, 2000).
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2. THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND HYPOTHESIS
The business community has articulated the following core KM objectives, through an
analysis described in KPMG (1999), as Levett and Guenov (2000: 258) states:
• supporting innovation, the generation of new ideas and the exploitation of the
organisation’s thinking power;
• capturing insight and experience to make them available and usable when,
where and by whom required;
• making it easy to find and reuse sources of know-how and expertise, whether
they are recorded in a physical form or held in someone’s mind;
• fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, continual learning and
improvement;
• improving the quality of decision-making and other intelligent tasks; and
• understanding the value and contribution of intellectual assets and increasing
their worth, effectiveness and exploitation.
Debswana Diamond Company has recognised the need to embrace KM, and
potentially embark on implementing a KM strategy. This proposal is directed towards
understanding whether Debswana is ready to implement a KM strategy in order to
realise some, or all, of the associated benefits.
2.1 The Research Question
Is Debswana ready for successful implementation of a KM strategy?
2.2 Objective
Primary Objective
The primary objective of the proposal is to determine whether Debswana is ready for
successful implementation of a KM strategy.
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2.3 Hypothesis
Primary Hypothesis
Debswana is ready for the successful implementation of an explicit KM strategy.
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3. LITERATURE REVIEW
3.1 Defining Knowledge
Lynch (2000: 479) suggests that if knowledge is to be used in strategy development,
then we need to be able to recognise it, so some form of definition is important. He
recommended adoption of the following definition by Davenport and Prusack (1998:
5):
Knowledge is a fluid mix of framed experience, values, contextual information and expert insight that provides a framework for evaluating and incorporating new experiences and information. It originates and is applied in the minds of the knowers. In organisations, it often becomes embedded not only in documents or repositories but also in organisational routines, processes, practices and norms.
Similar to this, Bender and Fish (2000: 126) suggest that:
Knowledge originates in the head of an individual and builds on information that is transformed and enriched by personal experience, beliefs, and values with decision and action-relevant meaning. It is information interpreted by the individual and applied to the purpose for which it is needed. The knowledge formed by an individual will differ from another person receiving the same information. Knowledge is the mental state of ideas, facts, concepts, data and techniques, recorded in an individual’s memory.
According to uit Beijerse (1999), Weggeman states that knowledge is a personal
capacity that should be seen as the product of the information, the experience, the
skills and the attitude which someone has at a certain point in time. Another
dimension to Weggeman’s definition of knowledge, cited by uit Beijerse, suggests
that knowledge should be seen as the capability to interpret data and information
through a process of giving meaning to these data and information, and an attitude of
wanting to do so.
Importantly, these definitions also tell us what knowledge is not:
• Knowledge is not just data (a set of discrete, observable facts about
events); and
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• Knowledge is not just information (a message, often in a document or
some other form of communication, which certainly has meaning, but little
depth).
Other literature (Ahmed, Lim and Zairi, 1999; Van Beveren, 2002) further support
this view. Bhatt’s (2001) paper posits the idea that the relationship between data,
information, and knowledge is recursive, and depends on the degree of the
“organisation” and the “interpretation” as seen in Figure 3.1. Data and information
are distinguished based on their “organisation”, and information and knowledge are
differentiated based on their “interpretation”.
Figure 3.1: The Recursive Relations between Data, Information and Knowledge
We conclude from these definitions that knowledge essentially describes the ability of
a person to put a pattern to sets of data with the aim of creating information. Once
created, a deduction is made of meaning, based on skill, experience, and other
personality attributes. In the next sections, the concept and definition of knowledge
management is explored, together with the various interpretations offered by experts
in this field.
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3.2 The Concept and Definition of KM
De Jarnett (1996) describes KM as knowledge creation, which is followed by
knowledge interpretation, knowledge dissemination and use, and knowledge retention
and refinement. Quintas, Lefrere, and Jones (1997) describe KM as the process of
critically managing knowledge to meet existing needs, to identify and exploit existing
and acquired knowledge assets and to develop new opportunities. Further, Brooking
(1997) suggests that KM is the activity which is concerned with strategy and tactics to
manage human centred assets.
Weggeman, in uit Beijerse (1999), links the definition of knowledge and management
of knowledge through the “knowledge value chain” (see Figure 3.2). He distinguishes
four successive constituent processes in the process of KM. First, the strategic need
for knowledge needs to be determined. Second, the knowledge gap needs to be
determined. This is the quantitative and qualitative difference between the knowledge
needed and that available in the organisation.
Figure 3.2: The Knowledge Value Chain
In the third place, this knowledge gap needs to be narrowed by developing new
knowledge, by buying knowledge, by improving existing knowledge or by getting rid
of knowledge that has become irrelevant. Fourth, the available knowledge is
disseminated and applied to serve the interest of customers and stakeholders (uit
Beijerse 1999).
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This value chain approach encompasses the definitions made by De Jarnett (1996),
Quintas, Lefrere, and Jones (1997), and Brooking (1997), and emphasises strategic,
personal, organisational and cultural aspects, which are as important as the
technological side of KM. We settle on the following inclusive definition by uit
Beijerse (1999: 102):
Knowledge management is achieving organisational goals through the strategy-driven motivation and facilitation of (knowledge) workers to develop, enhance and use their capability to interpret data and information (by using available sources of information, experience, skills, culture, character, personality, feelings, etc.) through a process of giving meaning to these data and information.
The definition clearly links the concept of knowledge to people, and how the link
should be managed to achieve organisational goals.
3.3 The Relevance of KM to Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage
Where more traditional economies focused on land, labour and capital as their main
production factors, in the knowledge-based economy knowledge is becoming a
production factor on which competitive advantage rests. This macro-level
observation has implications at micro-level; companies have to deal with this
emphasis on knowledge in their business” (uit Beijerse, 1999: 102). In supporting
this view, Rowley (1999) has described the forces of technology, globalisation and the
emerging knowledge economy as driving discontinuous change in organisations,
which are now forced to seek new sources of competitive advantage. In this new
knowledge based global market place, an understanding of KM and its effective
implementation is increasingly crucial for business.
The notion that people are a company’s best resource can no longer only be expressed
in words, but will require deliberate action from top management in organisations.
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The interaction between people, technology and business processes determines the
extent to which knowledge can be harnessed to give an organisation competitive
advantage. This view is complimented by Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995), who
describe knowledge as the one certain source of sustainable competitive advantage in
a highly uncertain environment. They also assert that the consistent creation of new
knowledge, its diffusion throughout an organisation, and its embodiment in new
technologies and products, are critical to organisational success. Civi (2000), on the
other hand, looks more broadly at organisational and socio-economic macro trends,
stressing the need and justification for KM as being created by competition-induced
reduction of workforces and the associated departure of knowledge–rich employees.
Tied to these trends is the reduced time remaining and new employees have to acquire
knowledge, as well as the loss of knowledge caused by earlier retirement ages and
increasing labour market mobility. The associated loss of knowledge may have an
impact sufficiently serious to force major changes in strategic organisational
direction.
The views of Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) and Civi (2000), amongst others, suggest
that the ‘winner of orders’ for businesses in the twenty-first century will lie
predominantly on how well they manage their intangible assets especially knowledge
and knowledge workers. Hence, over the last decade, it is evident that large
multinational corporations have been adopting KM strategies. A study published by
The Conference Board and sponsored by PriceWaterhouseCoopers in 2000 yielded
evidence of increasing adoption of KM by large organisations with eighty percent of
the 158 global corporations surveyed having explicit KM strategies. The study
further predicted that by 2005, 60% of global corporations would have company-wide
KM programs. It further found that many firms were linking KM and organizational
learning in order to improve productivity and efficiency. The early-adopters include
prominent global corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP
Amoco, Ford, Intel, Philips, Siemens and Volkswagen. Davenport, De Long and
Beers (1998) provide examples of companies such as Dow, Texas Instruments,
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Buckman Laboratories and Hewlett Packard, that implemented KM projects and
significantly increased revenues and reduced costs. This link to economic benefit has
led knowledge-intensive organisations such as Buckman Laboratories, Ernst & Young
and McKinsey & Company to spend respectively 2.5%, 6%, and 10% of their
revenues on KM.
Similarly, Bhatt (2001) points to a number of researchers who have highlighted the
competitive advantage gained by companies such as 3M, Buckman Laboratories,
Skandia, and Xerox as a result of KM initiatives. In explaining this, he emphasises
that organisational knowledge is formed via unique patterns of interactions between
people, technologies and techniques. These patterns cannot be traded in the market
place nor imitated by other organisations, thus offering sustainable competitive
advantage. He categorises knowledge into foreground knowledge - which is easy to
capture, codify, and imitate- and background knowledge, which is tacit and sticky and
thus difficult to replicate. The intensity of the symbiotic relationship between
foreground and background knowledge is seen as forming the organisation’s core
competencies and providing sustainable competitive advantage, as described by
Hamel and Prahalad (1990).
3.4 Knowledge Management Models
Literature identifies three categories of KM models. These are knowledge category
models, intellectual capital models and socially constructed models.
3.4.1 Knowledge Category Models
These types of model categorise knowledge into discrete elements. Nonaka’s model
is an example of an attempt at giving a high-level conceptual representation of KM
and essentially considers KM as a knowledge creation process. In its simplest form, it
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is shown in Figure 3.3 (McAdam and McCreedy, 1999: 95).
Knowledge is considered as consisting of tacit and explicit elements. Tacit
knowledge is defined as non-verbalised, intuitive and unarticulated. Explicit or
articulated knowledge is specified as being in writing, drawings, computer
programmes, etc. (McAdam and McCreedy, 1999).
Figure 3.3: Nonaka’s (1995) Knowledge Management Model
The model assumes that tacit knowledge can be transferred through a process of
socialisation into tacit knowledge, and that tacit knowledge can become explicit
knowledge through a process of externalisation. It also assumes that the explicit
knowledge can be transferred into tacit knowledge in others through a process of
internalisation, and that explicit knowledge can be transferred to explicit knowledge
in others through a process of combination.
McAdam and McCreedy (1999) argue that perhaps knowledge transfer in
organisations is much more complicated and convoluted than this simple matrix
suggests. A more elaborate version of Nonaka’s model, the Hedlund and Nonaka’s
(1993) KM model (Figure 3.4) draws similar criticism from these authors.
Socialisation Externalisation Internalisation Combination
Tacit Explicit
Tacit Explicit
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Figure 3.4: Hedlund and Nonaka’s (1993) Knowledge Management Model
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The model assumes four levels of ‘carriers’ of knowledge in the organisation, namely;
the individual, the small group, the organisation and the interorganisational domain
(important customers, suppliers, competitors, etc.). According to McAdam and
McCreedy (1999), while this model is helpful in that it relates the carriers to the types
of knowledge, it remains problematic in that it assumes the carriers, like the
knowledge, can be simply segregated. They further make a comparison of the above
models to that of Boisot (1987), presented in Figure 3.5.
Figure 3.5: Boisot’s (1987) Knowledge Category Model
Boisot’s (1987) model considers knowledge as either codified or uncodified, and as
diffused or undiffused, within an organisation. The term “codified” refers to
Articulated Knowledge Tacit Knowledge
Proprietary Public Knowledge Knowledge Personal Common Knowledge Sense
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knowledge that can be readily prepared for transmission purposes (e.g., financial
data). On the contrary, “uncodified” refers to knowledge that cannot be readily
prepared for transmission purposes (e.g., experience). “Diffused” knowledge refers to
that which can readily be shared while “undiffused” refers to knowledge that is not
readily shared. McAdam and McCreedy (1999) argue that Boisot’s (1987) model
suffers the same limitations as Nonaka’s (1995) model in that codified and uncodified
are but two categories of knowledge. Also, the idea of diffused knowledge is rather
general and it is not clear if it includes incorporating knowledge within the
organisation, as well as spreading it.
3.4.2 Intellectual Capital Models
A number of models in literature represent KM as essentially intellectual capital (IC).
A typical model is the Skandia IC model from Chase (1997: 90) shown in Figure 3.6.
The model assumes that IC or KM can be segregated into human, customer, process
and growth elements which are contained in two main categories of human capital
and structural/organisational capital.
Figure 3.6: Intellectual Capital Model of Knowledge Management (Skandia)
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However, this intellectual capital view of KM ignores the political and social aspects
of KM. Also, like Nonaka’s model, it assumes that KM can be decomposed into
objective elements rather than being a socio-political phenomenon. This mechanistic
approach can result in simplistic approaches to complex social-related issues, e.g.,
reward and recognition, power relations, empowerment, etc. (McAdam and
McCreedy, 1999).
3.4.3 Socially Constructed Models of KM
This group of models views knowledge as being intrinsically linked within the social
and learning processes within the organisation. A typical example of this type of
model is shown in Figure 3.7 (Demarest, 1997: 377).
Figure 3.7: Demarest (1997) Knowledge Management Model
The model emphasises the construction of knowledge within the organisation. This
construction is not limited to scientific inputs but is seen as including the social
construction of knowledge. The model assumes that constructed knowledge is then
embodied within the organisation, not just through explicit programmes but through a
process of social interchange. Following embodiment, there is a process of
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dissemination of the espoused knowledge throughout the organisation and its
environment. Ultimately the knowledge is seen as being of economic use in regard to
organisational outputs. The solid arrows in Figure 3.7 show the primary flow
direction, while the unfilled arrows show the more recursive flows. The model is
attractive in that it does not assume any given definition of knowledge but rather
invites a more holistic approach to knowledge construction. Perhaps the solid arrows
or main flow is a limitation in that it implies that recursive flows are less important. It
also implies a simplistic processual approach while, in reality, the flows of knowledge
transfer may be extremely rapid and circulatory, as in the case for some forms of
action learning (McAdam and McCreedy, 1999).
A modified version of Demarest’s (1997) KM model is displayed in Figure 3.8. It
seeks to address limitations in the original model by explicitly showing the influence
of both social and scientific paradigms of knowledge construction. According to
McAdam and McCreedy (1999), this model also extends the “use” element to cover
both business and employee benefits.
Figure 3.8: Modified Version of Demarest’s (1997)
Knowledge Management Model
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A perspective by Schwandt (1995) asserts that organisational learning assumes that
systems of social actions are non-linear and open, and inherently evolve towards
higher states of complexity. Consequently, organisations must deal with the human
collective and the patterns associated with their social structures and cultures.
Schwandt (1995) argues that this requires simultaneous focus on both organisational
performance and learning. He proposes a dynamic organisational learning model that
is grounded on Parsons’ (1951) social action system theory (Figure 3.9). This theory
suggests that both performance and learning processes have the capacity to change or
disrupt the equilibrium in the organisation-situation relationship. However, change in
the “social system” itself occurs only through the learning process, not the
performance process. It is related to the basic assumptions held by the organisational
culture.
Figure 3.9: Schwandt’s (1995) Organisational Learning Model
[Based on Parson’s (1951) Social Action System Theory]
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Taking the Parsonian (1951) theory further, Schwandt’s (1995) model provides a way
of viewing organisational behaviour that can explain how people in an organisation
collectively engage in the dynamic social actions associated with learning. In this
context Schwandt (1995: 370) defines organisational learning as a system of actions,
actors, symbols, and processes that enables an organisation to transform information
into valued knowledge which, in turn increases its long-run adaptive capacity. He
reiterates the point that learning is focussed on the system’s ability to adapt to its
environment, not just through a performance orientation, but rather through a creative
capacity that influences the cultural values of the collective.
The model defines four learning subsystems:
• Environmental Interface (Adaptation),
• Action and Reflection (Goal-Attainment),
• Dissemination and Diffusion (Integration), and
• Meaning and Memory (Pattern-Maintenance).
The Environmental Interface subsystem functions as the informational portal for the
organisational learning system. It consists of a collection of interdependent activities
and actions that responds to signals from both the inside and outside of the
organisation, determining the information it seeks and disperses. This subsystem
includes acts directed at surveying customers, public relations, research efforts,
lobbying, and other means of scanning the environment. It also includes activities
that provide screening of information and data, such as monitoring news broadcasts
and printed literature.
The Action-Reflection subsystem creates valued knowledge from new information. It
is the nucleus of the organisational learning system. The processes in this core
function are reliant on the variables associated with the dynamic operation of the
business. They exist at two levels of action: the first level pertains to routine actions
that characterise the day-to-day operations of the organisation, and are governed by
standard operating procedures; and the second level is related to major actions which
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are perceived by the organisation as having significant impact on its adaptive
capacities. According to this subsystem, reflection exists at both levels of action in
different forms and intensity. The organisation can reflect on its actions from three
different perspectives: the processes used in the action, the content or results of the
action, and the underlying premises of the action. Each of these reflection
perspectives combines with a level of action to create knowledge, which is the goal of
the learning system. The double-loop learning concept suggested by Marquardt
(1996) supports these perspectives. The concept looks at deeper organisational norms
and structures, questioning the system on why failures or successes occurred. He
suggests that on reflection, an organisation should challenge the validity of these
norms and structures in terms of organisation, action and results.
Schwandt’s (1995) third subsystem, Dissemination and Diffusion exists to transfer
information and knowledge among the subsystems. It includes acts of
communication, networking, management acts of co-ordination, and other roles
supporting the movement of information and knowledge. The technical processes
include electronic data transfer mechanisms and audio-visual means. Dissemination
processes are those that are more purposefully directed and are governed by formal
procedures and policies. Diffusion techniques represent more informal processes
such as rumours and informal communications. Garvin (2000) shares this view by
suggesting that new ideas, information and knowledge must diffuse rapidly
throughout the organisation, extending from person to person, department to
department, and division to division. Eventually, all these must be embedded in
organisational “memory,” appearing as policies, procedures, and norms to ensure that
they are retained over time.
According to Schwandt (1995), the fourth subsystem, Meaning and Memory, provides
the foundation from which the other subsystems draw guidance and control. The
premise upon which this subsystem is based is that learning is dependent on some
shared understanding. The memory portion of the subsystem contains a series of
storage mechanisms, each with its own retrieval schema. The storage systems are the
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individuals, the culture, the ecology, the transformations, and the structures. This
subsystem’s operation includes both human and technical processes, for example,
records, databases, routines, and people. Human processes include collective and
individual remembering and the use of consensus to construct the collective history.
Of all the socially constructed KM models, Schwandt’s (1995) organisational learning
model provides a comprehensive and credible basis on which organisations can
develop KM strategies. It provides a means of understanding how the KM processes
of “acquisition”, “storage”, “sharing” and “use” take place seamlessly. The model
ensures a focus on the collective’s capacity to learn, act, unlearn and learn, and it
makes a point that the environment for this to happen should be enabling and
supportive. The emphasis therefore is on organisational culture and its ability to
allow people to collectively act on information and knowledge, and reflect on the
outcomes of their actions as a means of learning.
3.5 Considerations for Successful Implementation of KM
While literature provides numerous viewpoints and approaches to knowledge
management, successful application in organisations has remained elusive. Research
into organisations that have implemented knowledge management provides insight
into possible reasons. We highlight key findings from a survey of senior managers at
25 international organisations, tackling the question: “Where does knowledge
management add value?” (Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt, 2000).
The research indicates that few organisations have explicit goals, and tangible
deliverables, for their knowledge management projects. They do not have a clear and
purposeful vision for the management of knowledge, suggesting that there is ample
scope for enhancing the match between business objectives and the prudent
management of knowledge assets. This finding implies that knowledge management
implementation must be seen as part of the organisation’s strategic plan, designed to
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add measurable value.
Emanating from this research, Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt (2000: 376) developed
a relationship chart that maps out the relationship between capabilities, management
activities and enablers (Figure 3.10).
Figure 3.10: The Relationship Chart
This chart offers an organisation with a potential tool for implementing a KM
strategy. According to the chart, a business case for knowledge management projects
should be based on the treatment of knowledge as a system of interconnecting internal
capabilities (business enablers) of a company. These include aspects such as social
and cultural enablers, leadership and human development tools, compensation
schemes and technological infrastructures, with knowledge representing the
understanding of the relationships and interactions between business assets. This
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helps ensure knowledge becomes more meaningful in the business context. Chong,
Wilhelmij and Schmidt (2000) conclude that successful organisations should excel in
managing the awareness and diffusion of these core competencies.
While this model incorporates all the dimensions included in the knowledge
management models discussed previously, it introduces two critical aspects to the
implementation framework: risk and performance management.
Figure 3.11 is yet another model developed by Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt (2000:
376), for use as a high level health check for auditing the required business enablers,
to build the necessary internal capabilities. The argument for this model is that it is
crucial for making explicit the relationship between business enablers and
capabilities, and for carrying out a knowledge risk assessment.
Figure 3.11: Health Check Model
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3.5.1 Criteria for Defining Organisational ‘Readiness’
The researchers believe that assessment of organisational ‘readiness’ for
implementation of a KM strategy should be based on the model by Chong, Wilhelmij
and Schmidt (2000), as shown in Figures 3.10 and 3.11. Based on these, the
researchers have developed a framework for readiness assessment for the successful
implementation of a KM strategy (see Figure 3.12). It summarises the business
enablers in defining ‘readiness’ as follows:
• People and Process Management (P&PM);
• Organisational Culture and Structure (OC&S);
• Performance Measurement (PM);
• Organisational Strategy and Planning (OS&P); and
• Information Management and Technology (IM&T).
The researchers believe that information technology is an enabling tool that can be
acquired with access to capital, and therefore does not provide sustainable advantage
on its own. Hence, only organisational culture and performance management will be
further explored, in light of intellectual capital being mentioned in Section 3.4.2.
3.5.2 Organisational Culture
No knowledge management system can work without an organization undergoing a significant cultural change (Greengard, 1998: 93).
For this study, we define culture as the shared values, beliefs, and practices of the
people in the organization. Culture is reflected in the visible aspects of the
organization, like its mission and espoused values. But culture exists on a deeper
level as well, embedded in the way people act, what they expect of each other and
how they make sense of each other’s action. Finally, culture is rooted in the
organisation’s core values and assumptions. Often these are not only unarticulated,
but so taken-for-granted that they are hard to articulate, invisible to the organisational
members.
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Figure 3.12: Framework for the Readiness Assessment for Successful
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Because of these layers of culture, people can often act in ways inconsistent with the
organizations articulated mission and values, but consistent with it’s underlying core
values. Following this definition, in an organisation with a knowledge sharing
culture, people would share ideas and insights because they see it as natural, rather
than something that they are forced to do. They would expect it of each other and
assume that sharing ideas is the right thing to do (McDermott and O’Dell, 2001).
Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) state that to direct individual knowledge for
organisational purposes, an organization should develop and nurture an environment
of knowledge sharing, transformation, and integration between it’s members. To
expand it’s collective knowledge, an organisation should make every effort in
developing meaningful interactions between the communities of practice. In brief,
knowledge management refers to changing corporate culture and business procedures
to make sharing of information possible (Bhatt, 2001).
Bender and Fish (2000) also conclude that knowledge management requires profound
changes in compensation, training, education, and especially culture. They suggest
that a culture needs to be created that values employees as the most important asset of
an organization.
3.5.3 Performance Management
Where does knowledge management add value? In answering this question,
organisations need to consider aspects of how value will be measured. In the survey
of 25 senior managers done in the UK, alluded to under section 3.5, the findings
indicated that only a very limited number of companies had a mechanism to track the
return on investment in knowledge-based competencies or related intangible assets.
The majority were not able to determine the business value of their investment in this
area. Most respondents agreed though that they had lost business opportunities as a
result of poor knowledge practice (Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt, 2000). The
authors identified two criteria for assessing value-added or return on investment in
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core competencies related to KM implementation:
• The first criterion is the use of financial indicators such as cash flow and
return on capital employed for measuring corporate performance.
• The second requires the use of capability indicators such as the extent of
documentation and sharing of plans, policies and information for auditing
knowledge flow. Figure 10 is proposed as a model or framework for
organisations to regularly assess themselves against other companies with
recognised good knowledge practices in order to identify performance gaps
and areas for improvement.
The criteria proposed by Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt (2000) provides a high level
view on how to measure value added, almost to a point of being abstract. de Gooijer
(2000) provides a more specific approach to use in measuring the performance of KM
strategies. Two models are proposed for measuring knowledge management
performance and knowledge management behaviours: a performance framework
based on the balanced scorecard approach, and a behaviour framework that identifies
levels of practice demonstrated by individuals. The knowledge management
performance scorecard maps the objectives for knowledge management across the
balanced scorecard’s key results areas. The knowledge management behaviour
framework identifies seven levels of knowledge management skills for demonstrating
collaborative behaviour.
3.5.3.1 Knowledge Management Performance Scorecard
The KM performance scorecard adapts the balanced scorecard approach put forward
by Kaplan and Norton (1996), in which an organisation measures its performance in
four key results areas (de Gooijer, 2000):
• financial performance;
• internal business processes;
• customers; and
• growth.
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de Gooijer (2000) goes on to explain that in recognition that the overall success of an
organisation depends on all the aspects of the business performing well, the balanced
scorecard takes into account internal factors as well as the relationship a firm has with
its customers and shareholders. In formulating a performance management
framework, she suggests a mapping process of the key results areas for knowledge
management across the scorecard. These are considered to be:
• strategy;
• products and services;
• information infrastructure (technology and content);
• processes;
• relationships; and
• culture and behaviour.
3.5.3.2 Knowledge Management Behaviour Framework
The behavioural framework, defined in terms of learning and learned behaviours, is
directly linked to the key result area people: culture and behaviour in the KM
performance scorecard. The framework is informed by the concerns-based-adoption-
model (CBAM) developed by Gene Hall and his associates at the University of Texas
at Austin in the early 1970’s (de Gooijer, 2000). The Somerset Consulting Group, in
de Gooijer (2000), stated that the CBAM makes several assumptions about change. It
assumes that change is a process, not an event, is made by individuals first then
organisations, is a highly personal experience, and entails developmental growth in
feelings and skills. The CBAM asserts that people go through predictable stages in
adopting an innovation (de Gooijer, 2000: 307). Table 3.1 shows these stages.
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Table 3.1: Levels of Use in the CBAM
How can the CBAM system be adapted for describing KM behaviours within a
performance management framework? de Gooijer (2000: 309) proposes Table 3.2 as
a competency model that can be used within a typical employee performance
management system. She further proposes the model outlined in Table 3.2, which
emphasises the relationship between supervisor and supervisee and suggests that it is
a critical success factor in both implementing change and assessing its effectiveness.
By distinguishing between organisational performance and individual behaviour, the
design of these frameworks provides for “hard” business measures to be linked to
“fuzzy” social measures in a coherent way. Importantly, learning, which is a
fundamental precursor to, and an activity within, knowledge processes is explicitly
acknowledged and included in KM performance (de Gooijer 2000). The scope of
these performance measurement systems gives a comprehensive approach that an
organisation that implements KM strategies can adopt.
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Table 3.2: Role and Behaviours for the Levels of KM Skill
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4. THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND APPROACH
4.1 The Relevance and Importance of KM Research in Debswana
Why is Debswana considering KM?
According to Debswana’s Deputy Managing Director, knowledge management is
necessary for the following reasons:
• The knowledge assets, especially the human assets, will increasingly become
critical to the company’s survival in the diamond industry. Debswana’s vision
is to become a global benchmark mining company, and has through the
balanced scorecard framework, elevated the human capital perspective to the
top of its strategic objectives.
• Debswana wants to capture and retain the knowledge and skills of its
workforce. This is necessary, given the uniqueness of the diamond extraction
and sorting technologies commissioned during the last five years. The
technological capability is unique because it was developed in-house through
the Debswana/De Beers partnership.
• Debswana operations are subject to major and frequent changes that include
expansions and introduction of newly developed technologies. These changes
require the use of historical information and knowledge, as well as innovations
to create new solutions for the company. The capability to access the
information and knowledge needs to be created.
• The company wants to create structures and processes that will capture new
knowledge and skills as they are developed and acquired by employees, and
analyse such skills for immediate application or storage for future use. This
will form the basis of Debswana-specific best practice approaches to the
diamond business, establishing the company as a leader in the industry with
respect to innovative application of technology and processes.
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Based on this background, the research will be of value to Debswana in formulating a
KM strategy, and more importantly assist the company in the implementation of such
a strategy.
4.2 The Research Process
Researchers should remember that the task before us is to answer the research question, not to revalidate our methodology. We should be open to all types of knowledge and methodologies, including probability, insight, common sense, and anything else that can help us to answer the question. The question should determine the methodology. The methodology should not determine the question (Besag, 1989: 15).
The initial research comprised a comprehensive review of available academic
literature, from both electronic and traditional sources. This enabled the researchers
to become acquainted with both historical, and recent, theory and practice in the
general KM field, as well as theory more specifically related to the research question.
Conceptual models, theoretical constructs, and case studies relevant to the research
objective were identified (presented in Section 3).
The point of departure that determined the research process and methodology was the
research question. This influenced, amongst others, the following:
• Choice of research design;
• Measurements;
• Data collection and analysis; and
• Recommendations.
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4.2.1 Research Design
The choice of research design is the overall strategic choice made with the purpose of
coming up with an approach that allows for answering the research question in the
best possible way – within the given constraints. Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund
(1995) state that there are three main classes of research design for problems that may
vary in structure, i.e., how well they are understood (see Table 4.1).
Table 4.1: Classes of Research Design
Research Design Problem Structure
1. Exploratory Unstructured
2. Descriptive Structured
3. Causal Structured
The research design used in this study can be classified as partly qualitative (grounded
theory) and partly quantitative (descriptive) as it contains elements of exploratory and
conclusive research, generated by carrying out in-depth interviews and surveys
respectively.
4.2.2 Exploratory Research
Exploratory studies are described as a valuable means of discovering what is
happening, to seek new insights, to ask questions and to assess phenomena in a new
light (Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund, 1995). The general suggestion thereafter
is to use the insights gleaned from the exploratory study to further undertake more
comprehensive research.
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Easterby-Smith, Thorpe and Lowe (1991: 74) suggest that interviews are appropriate
when:
1. it is necessary to understand the constructs that the interviewees use as a
basis for their opinions and beliefs about a particular matter or situation;
2. one aim of the interview is to develop an understanding of the
respondent’s ‘world’ so that the researcher might influence it, either
independently or collaboratively as might be the case with action research.
They further recommend this method of data collection as being highly suitable for
exploratory and inductive types of study, although one of the potential limitations is
that they demand a skilled interviewer.
The exploratory side of the research, namely, the in-depth interviews, was based in
part on grounded theory. What most differentiates grounded theory from much other
research is that it is explicitly emergent (Huberman and Miles, 1994). It does not
necessarily test a hypothesis. It sets out to find what theory accounts for the research
situation as it is. In this respect, it is like action research: the aim is to understand the
research situation and to discover the theory implicit in the data (Huberman and
Miles, 1994). The strength of this method is that the researcher can shift the focus of
the study as the data is collected, as it is quite common that the outcome will be
unknown at the start, so the direction may change in accordance with the kinds of
information gathered (Huberman and Miles, 1994).
The general goal of grounded theory research is to construct theories in order to
understand phenomena, i.e., and the recurrent general features of the world that we
seek to explain. A good grounded theory is one that is: (a) inductively derived from
data, (b) subjected to theoretical elaboration, and (c) judged adequate to its domain
with respect to a number of evaluative criteria (Mouton and Marais, 1991).
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Two types of interviews are possible in research (Ghauri, Grohnaug and
Kristianslund, 1995: 64). The first type is a survey research interview, where a
standard format of interview is used with an emphasis on fixed response categories
and systematic sampling, and loading procedures combined with quantitative
measures and statistical methods. The second type is unstructured interviews, where
the respondent is given almost full liberty to discuss reactions, opinions and behaviour
on a particular issue. They also provide some discussion of a semi-structured
interview. These differ from unstructured interviews as topic and issues to be
covered, sample size, people to be interviewed, and questions to be asked have been
determined beforehand.
In order to assess Debswana’s ‘readiness’ to implement a KM strategy, the
researchers decided that initial exploratory research was required in seeking new
insights related to the following areas:
• Strategic relevance of knowledge, and it’s management;
• Benefits of KM;
• Barriers and risks to KM; and
• Key elements of successful KM implementation.
Based on these topics, the researchers conducted twenty three semi-structured, pilot
interviews (see Appendix 1 for corresponding questionnaire that was used to guide the
interview process) with Debswana’s senior management. This format was chosen to:
1. enable the comparability of responses across multiple interviews and across
Debswana’s three operations;
2. reduce potential interviewer bias; and
3. reduce the requirement for a high level of interviewing skill.
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The sample included Debswana executive committee members at their three
operations (see Appendix 2 for interviewee list and designation). Interviews were
conducted between 24 June 2002 and 05 July 2002. All interviews were recorded on
audio tape, and later transcribed. The relevant themes and findings were then used to
guide the subsequent descriptive research.
4.2.3 Primary Research
Qualitative methods involve exploration, the first step in inquiry (Mouton and Marais,
1991). Quantitative methods involve verification, the last step (Mouton and Marais,
1991). Although preliminary exploration is usually necessary, and always helpful,
exploration also requires verification. The weakness of verification alone is that since
experiments and other standardized formats (such as the scale and the standardised
interview) are narrow and rigid, one needs to have considerable knowledge before an
adequate testing procedure can be designed (Mouton and Marais, 1991).
When combined with qualitative methods, part/whole morphology can be used to
approach seemingly intractable problems in the human world, generating
comprehensive hypotheses to the point that they might be tested. When combined
with quantitative methods, the same two steps can lead to the comprehensive testing
of the hypotheses they generate (Mouton and Marais, 1991).
Qualitative studies geared toward face validity only, neglect reliability. Face validity
is important; it means that an analysis of meaning can be related to ordinary language,
a vast repository for understanding the complexity and subtlety of human expressions.
But ordinary language is also a repository of bias, a bastion of the cultural status quo.
Face validity alone can never be a sufficient basis for determining meaning (Mouton
and Marais, 1991).
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Quantitative studies oriented toward reliability, neglect validity. Reliability is also of
great importance; it insures repeatability. But erroneous procedures can be repeated
as easily as correct ones. Reliability alone also cannot be a sufficient basis for
determining meaning (Mouton and Marais, 1991).
Both approaches are rational, but only in part. Reliance on face validity exemplifies
substantive rationality. This approach is sensitive to the particularities of situations,
just as procedural rationality is attuned to their general features (Huberman and Miles,
1994).
Data in grounded theory are idiosyncratic to particular investigative contexts. They
are not as stable and general as phenomena. Data are recordings or reports that are
perceptually accessible (Mouton and Marais, 1991). Thus, they are observable and
open to public inspection. Phenomena are not, in general, observable. The
importance of data lies in the fact that they serve as evidence for the phenomena
under investigation (Mouton and Marais, 1991). In extracting phenomena from the
data, researchers often engage in data reduction using statistical methods. Generally
speaking, statistical methods are of direct help in the detection of phenomena, but not
in the construction of explanatory theories (Mouton and Marais, 1991).
It is important to realise that reliability of data forms the basis for claiming that
phenomena exist. In establishing that data are reliable evidence for the existence of
phenomena, we control variously for confounding factors (experimentally and
statistically). While reliability is the basis for justifying claims about phenomena, we
will see later that judgments about explanatory coherence are the appropriate grounds
for theory acceptance.
The notion of robustness, which has long been considered important in science,
carries with it the idea that there need to be multiple means for establishing the nature
and existence of phenomena. Strategies of multiple determinations are important
because they are the major means by which we establish the reliability needed to
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justify claims about phenomena (Mouton and Marais, 1991).
Internal validity will naturally precede external validity (or generalisability). The
most important threats to internal and external validity are: invalid constructs,
inaccurate measurements, unreliable data, invalid conclusions and non-representative
sampling.
4.2.3.1 Primary Data Collection
The researchers recognise that data and methodology are inextricably interdependent.
It is for this reason that the research methodology will be dictated by the data to be
collected.
Surveys and questionnaires are the most popular data collection method in business
studies (Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund, 1995: 58). The major types of
questionnaires are descriptive and/or analytical. Questions and variables are included
in analytical surveys. Independent, dependent and extraneous variables are controlled
through statistical techniques (Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund, 1995: 59). On
the other hand, descriptive surveys are concerned with identifying the phenomena
whose variance we wish to describe. Here the focus is more on a representative
sample of the relevant population than on the analytical design, as researchers are
concerned principally with the accuracy of the findings and their generalisability
(Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund, 1995).
The researchers decided that the most relevant technique to collect the data required
to prove or disprove the research hypotheses, and answer the research question, will
be obtained through a descriptive survey. This survey was informed by the outcomes
of the exploratory research, as well as relevant literature.
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4.2.3.2 Sampling
Sampling is necessary to find out what is typical of the whole, by gathering data from
a representative portion of the population. Sampling designs can be divided into
probability sampling and non-probability sampling designs. In a non-probability
sample, the probability that a particular unit will be included in the sample is
unknown. In a probability sample, all units have known, but not necessarily equal,
probabilities of being included (Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund; 1995).
The researchers chose a probability sample, using the stratified random sampling
technique. The reason this was preferred to a simple random sampling technique was
to ensure that Debswana’s three operations, as well as respondents from different job-
grades, get better representation. Ghauri, Grohnaug and Kristianslund (1995) list the
following advantages of stratified random sampling over simple random sampling:
1. can give higher precision with the same sample size, or alternatively the same
precision with a smaller sample;
2. can also give separate results for each stratum; and
3. simplifies the data collection.
Population details are presented in Table 4.2. The population was stratified by
respondent geography (operation) and designation (Patterson grading system as in
Appendix 5) according to the following criteria:
• operation: Jwaneng, OLD Mines, and Head Office,
• grade: C-band, D-band and E-band.
The D-band and E-band target populations are both absolute numbers including both
upper (U) and lower (L) categories within the grades. The C-band target population is
an estimate (15% of the total C-band population) based on the number of artisans,
graduates, and operators with O-levels.
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Table 4.2: Stratified Target Population Details
Grade OLD Mines Jwaneng Head Office Total
E-band (U&L) 13 10 11 34
D-band (U&L) 160 111 15 286
C-band* 132 92 14 238
Total 305 213 41 558 * estimates based on the number of graduates, artisans, and operators with at least O-levels
A response rate of 25% for each of the overall categories was considered desirable.
4.2.3.3 Questionnaire Design
A structured questionnaire (i.e., a fixed response format) was preferred over the
unstructured (or open-ended questionnaire), because it was considered simpler to
structure the data for analysis (see Appendix 3).
The front page of the questionnaire contained:
(i) Brief definitions of Knowledge as described by Bender and Fish (2000:
126), Knowledge Management as described by Bukowitz and Williams
(1999) and Skyrme (1999), as well as Coaching (Gerich, 2001) and
Mentoring (Mind, 1993:26);
(ii) The purpose of the questionnaire; and
(iii) A note on the confidentiality of the information.
Questions were designed to assess the KM business enablers previously discussed, as
follows:
Questions 1.1 to 1.14: People and Process Management (P&PM),
Questions 2.1 to 2.22: Organisational Culture and Structure (OC&S),
Questions 3.1 to 3.5: Performance Measurement (PM),
Questions 4.1 to 4.7: Organisational Strategy and Planning (OS&P),
Questions 5.1 to 5.12: Information Management and Technology (IM&T).
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Question-ratings were based on a 5-point Likert score, which allowed for statistical
manipulation.
The questionnaire was web-based, and responses were automatically captured in a
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
4.2.3.4 Data Analysis
All the data was numeric in nature. The data was transferred from spreadsheet to
STATISTICA v6.0 so that the necessary statistical analyses could be processed
conveniently. The level of significance used for highlighting differences was chosen
as 5% (i.e., p-values < 0.050 represent significant differences).
4.2.3.4.1 Descriptive Statistics
The percentage respondents and the sample percent per section were determined first.
Thereafter, each of the sixty questions was analysed to generate the following
descriptive statistics: mean, median, maximum, minimum, variance, standard
deviation, standard error, and skewness coefficient. These results were also generated
for each business enabler (as defined in Section 3.5.1), represented by the mean of the
corresponding questions, as well as a variable for overall readiness, represented by
the mean of the five business enablers. The actual data and descriptive statistics are
presented in Appendix 6.
4.2.3.4.2 t-Test for Single Means
A single sample t-test was used to test the means of all individual questions, the
means of each business enabler, as well as the overall readiness variable against a
reference constant of 3.0. The output of the test included mean values, standard
deviations, standard errors, degrees of freedom, t-values, as well as p-values for all
the variables. These results are presented in Appendix 7.
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Graphical presentations of these results for all variables are also shown in categorised
box-and-whisker plots in Appendix 7. The box is represented by ± the standard error
(SE), and the whisker is represented by ± 1.96 times the standard error (1.96*SE).
Presentation of the results in this format highlights significant differences between
individual variables and the reference constant (3.0).
4.2.3.4.3 Measures of Association
The main applications of factor analytic techniques are to:
1. to reduce the number of variables, and
2. detect structure in the relationships between variables, that is to classify
variables.
Therefore, factor analysis was applied as a data reduction or structure detection
method to find and group latent variables in the overall data set, as well as for each
business enabler. The first factor is generally more highly correlated with the
variables than the second factor. This is because factors are extracted successively
and will account for less and less variance overall. Results of the factor analysis,
including Eigenvalues, factor loadings, and a scree plot are presented Appendix 9.
4.2.3.4.4 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
The least significant difference (LSD) method was used to analyse significant
differences for business enablers and overall readiness for each of the following
grouping variables:
• operation (Jwaneng, OLD Mines, and Head Office);
• grade (D band, C band, and E band);
• length of service in years: <3 years, 4 to 10 years (4/10), 11 to 15 years
(11/15), and >15 years; and
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• length in current position in years: <3 years, 4 to 10 years (4/10), 11 to 15
years (11/15), and >15 years.
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5. DATA ANALYSIS
5.1 Exploratory Research
A summary of the transcribed semi-structured interviews with Debswana EXCO is
presented in Appendix 4. This summary includes both examples of comments made
by EXCO members, as well as key findings.
5.2 Primary Research
5.2.1 Sample Details
The percentage of total respondents and percentage for each stratification variable
(operation and grade) were determined first. The overall response rate was
approximately 33% (184 from a possible population of 558). This ensured
approximately 25% representation of the population for all the categories in both
operation and grade. Discussions with Professor T. Wegner (UCT Statistics)
confirmed that this representation was acceptable. The absolute numbers and
percentage responses are presented in Table 5.1.
Tale 5.1: Sample Details for Individual Operations and Grades
Operation Grade Sample
Representation Jwaneng OLD
Mines
Head
Office
C-Band D-Band E-Band
Number of
respondents
98 76 10 74 88 22
% of population 46 25 25 31 31 65
Pie charts for the sample were constructed and split by operation, grade, length of
organisational service, as well as length in current position. These are presented in
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Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.1: Sample Details Grouped by Operation, Grade, Length of Operational
Service, and Length in Current Position
Operation
Head Office, 10
OLD Mines, 76 Jwaneng, 98
Grade
D Band, 88
E band, 22
C Band, 74
Length of Organisational Service
4/10, 59
11/15, 26
< 3, 46
> 15, 53
Length in Current Position
< 3, 86
11/15, 10
> 15, 21
4/10, 67
5.2.2 Readiness Assessment
Basic descriptive statistics is presented in Appendix 6. Because of the large sample
size and number of questions for each business enabler, moderate skewness for
individual questions were deemed acceptable as recommended by Professor T.
Wegner. This allowed the researchers to continue with t-tests and significance testing
without altering the sample data.
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5.2.2.1 Organisational-Level Readiness
Results of the t-test for each business enabler are shown in Table 5.2. These include
the mean value and p-value for each of the business enablers, as well as the overall
readiness variable. The highlighted p-values indicate mean values significantly
different to the reference constant of 3.0 chosen to test the hypothesis. The standard
deviation (Std. Dev.), number of respondents (N), standard error of the mean (Std.
Err.), t-value, and degrees of freedom (df), for the individual questions, each business
enabler, as well as for the overall readiness variable are presented in Appendix 7.
Table 5.2: Mean Values for Business Enablers to Assess Readiness
Business Enablers Mean p-value People and Process Management (P&PM) 3.18 0.0000 Organisational Culture and Structure (OC&S) 3.14 0.0001 Performance Measurement (PM) 3.36 0.0000 Organisational Strategy and Planning (OS&P) 3.50 0.0000 Information Management and Technology (IM&T) 3.34 0.0000 Overall Readiness 3.30 0.0000
All the mean values are significantly greater than 3.0. These results are also presented
in a categorized box-and-whisker plot (see Figure 5.2) summarising the range of mean
values and the spread of data.
The categorised box-and-whisker pots for individual questions, representing each
business enabler, are presented in Appendix 8. A summary of the questions with
mean values significantly less than 3.0, as well as the emergent concerns, are
presented in Table 5.3.
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Figure 5.2: Business Enabler Categorised Box-and-Whisker Plot
Mean ±SE
±1.96*SE P&PMOC&S
PMOS&P
IM&TOverall
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Table 5.3: Individual Questions with Mean Values Significantly Less Than 3.0
Question
No. (Q)
Mean
Value
Emergent concern
People and Process Management
1.4 2.37 Encouragement of risk-taking
1.5 2.74 Encouragement of experimentation
1.6 2.58 Employee promotion linked to acquiring and sharing knowledge
1.8 2.64 Thinking creatively to solve problems
1.13 2.81 More team-based rewards than for individual performance
1.14 2.59 Employee motivation to share knowledge and experiences
Organisational Culture and Structure
2.8 2.80 Sharing lessons from experiences is an established practice
2.9 2.74 People take time to reflect on key issues after projects end
2.12 2.57 People are encouraged to acknowledge and share their failures
2.13 2.71 Disagreement is an opportunity to learn
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2.18 2.64 The organization is flexible rather than rigid
Organisational Strategy and Planning
4.4 2.80 We sit down at least once annually and decide what information,
knowledge, and work practices are relevant going forward
Information Management and Technology
5.1 2.81 Sharing knowledge and experiences is possible without IT
5.5 2.63 Established ways for employees to document and share experiences and
learning are well embedded into organisational work routines and used
frequently by employees.
5.8 2.62 The Intranet is used extensively to share knowledge and experiences.
5.2.2.2 Operational-Level Readiness
Individual operations were also assessed for readiness. The mean values for each
business enabler as well as for the overall readiness variable are presented in Table
5.4. The spread of data between operations per readiness criteria is shown in Figure
5.3.
Table 5.4: Mean Values for Business Enablers between Operations
Business Enabler Jwaneng OLD Mines Head OfficePeople and Process Management 3.20 3.17 3.04 Organisational Culture and Structure 3.16 3.13 3.02 Performance Measurement 3.37 3.36 3.30 Organisational Strategy and Planning 3.54 3.48 3.23 Information Management and Technology 3.42 3.26 3.13 Overall Readiness 3.34 3.28 3.14
An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to establish whether significant
differences for each of the business enablers existed between operations. The only
significant difference was for the ‘Information Management and Technology’ criteria.
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Jwaneng has a significantly greater result than the OLD Mines (p = 0.0412). There
are two questions whose results significantly influence this result. These are
presented in Table 5.5.
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Mean values Question Number (Q)
Jwaneng OLD Mines
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5.7 Information is a resource that is shared between all
departments and operations in our organisation.
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5.8 The Intranet is being used extensively by all
employees for sharing knowledge and experiences.
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5.2.3 Business Enabler Analysis
5.2.3.1 Factor analysis
5.2.3.1.1 Overall Factor Analysis
Factor analysis on the questionnaire data set produced 17 principal factor components
that accounted for over 68% of variance in the data (see Appendix 9). Inspection of
the scree plot presented in Appendix 9 shows that the graph flattens out after factor 5.
Hence, the 5 most important factors that emerged in decreasing order of importance
are summarized in Table 5.6.
Table 5.6: Themes for the Overall Factor Analysis
Factor Question No.
(Loadings)
Emergent Themes
F1 Q 2.7 (0.719) Sharing of knowledge and experiences
F2 Q 4.7 (0.812) Implementation will result in better participation
F3 Q 5.9 (0.778) IT systems as a business enabler
F4 Q 2.10 (0.785)
Q 2.11 (0.763)
Learning through feedback
F5 Q 1.12 (0.759) Motivation through non-financial company benefits
5.2.3.1.2 Factor Analysis for each Business Enabler
The factor loadings for individual questions representing each business enabler are
also presented in Appendix 9.
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a. People and Process Management
Four principal factors accounting for more than 53% of variance in the data were
extracted from the 14 questions related to this business enabler. These are
summarized in the following table.
Table 5.7: Themes for Factors Associated with People and Process Management
Factor Question No.
(Loadings)
Emergent Themes
F1 Q 1.11 (0.758)
Q 1.5 (0.671)
Q 1.4 (0.664)
Management commitment to employee development
Encouragement of experimentation and of risk-taking
F2 Q 1.10 (0.839)
Q 1.9 (0.832)
Motivation through participation in key decisions and challenging
work assignments
F3 Q 1.3 (0.720)
Q 1.2 (0.666)
Motivation of knowledge acquisition and sharing through
incentives
F4 Q 1.12 (0.773) Motivation through non-financial company benefits
b. Organisational Culture and Structure
Five principal factors accounting for more than 59% of variance in the data were
extracted from the 22 questions related to this business enabler. These are
summarized in Table 5.8.
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Table 5.8: Themes for Factors Associated with Organisational Culture and
Structure
Factor Question No.
(Loadings)
Emergent Themes
F1 Q 2.8 (0.745)
Q 2.7 (0.734)
Q 2.3 (0.732)
Sharing of knowledge and experiences
F2 Q 2.10 (0.863)
Q 2.11 (0.849)
Learning through feedback
F3 Q 2.16 (-0.70)
Q 2.18 (0.691)
Organisational flexibility and hierarchy
F4 Q 2.5 (0.703) Incentives for individual knowledge
F5 Q2.6 (-0.813) External learning applied to work
c. Performance Measurement
Two principal factors accounting for more than 66% of variance in the data were
extracted from the 5 questions related to this business enabler. These are summarized
in the following table:
Table 5.9: Themes for Factors Associated with Performance Measurement
Factor Question No.
(Loadings)
Emergent Themes
F1 Q 3.1 (0.917)
Q 3.2 (0.890)
Value of KM at an organisational level must be built into
individual performance management system
F2 Q 3.4 (0.832)
Q 3.5 (0.750)
Use of new ideas to assess success of a KM strategy, which will
ultimately contribute to improved financial performance
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d. Organisational Strategy and Planning
Three principal factors accounting for more than 70% of variance in the data were
extracted from the 7 questions related to this business enabler. These are summarized
in Table 5.10.
Table 5.10: Themes for Factors Associated with Organisational Strategy and
Planning
Factor Question No.
(Loadings)
Emergent Themes
F1 Q 4.7 (0.859)
Q 4.6 (0.807)
KM implementation will result in better employee participation
and focus on best practices
F2 Q 4.4 (0.850)
Q 4.5 (0.840)
Knowledge requirement assessment when allocating resources
F3 Q 4.1 (0.898)
Q 4.2 (0.871)
Understanding of the organisational strategy and alignment of
work accordingly
e. Information Management and Technology
Four principal factors accounting for more than 63% of variance in the data were
extracted from the 12 questions related to this business enabler. These are
summarized in the following table.
Table 5.11: Themes for Factors Associated with Information Management
and Technology
Factor Question No.
(Loadings)
Emergent Themes
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5.2.3.2 Significant Differences per Grouping Variable
There are three other grouping variables, aside from ‘Operation’, that allow further
analysis of the data set.
• Grade (C band, D band and E band);
• Length of organizational service in years (4/10, 11/15, >15, <3); and
• Length in current position (4/10, 11/15, >15, <3).
The ANOVA results showing significant differences between individual questions for
the above three grouping variables are presented in Appendix 10. These results will
be useful in developing a framework for implementation.
5.2.3.2.1 Grade
Figure 5.4 shows differences for the business enablers as well as for the overall
readiness between the grades. The results indicate that the C-band respondents score
significantly higher than the D-band respondents for all enablers. They also score
significantly higher than the E-band respondents in terms of ‘Performance
Measurement’ and ‘Information Management and Technology’. These differences
influence the result of overall readiness.
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Figure 5.4: Categorised Box-and-Whisker Plot Showing Differences between
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There are no significant differences from an overall readiness perspective between
respondents of varying lengths of organizational service. Indications are that
respondents who have less than 3 years service and those that have greater than 15
years service believe the organisation is more ready than the other two groups – but
this result is not significant (see Figure 5.5).
On comparison of the business enablers, the only significant result is for
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service score significantly higher than those who have spent between 4 to 10 years at
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There are no significant differences between respondents of varying lengths in their
current positions for each of the business enablers, as well as for overall readiness
(see Figure 5.6). The following two trends emerge:
• employees who have spent more than 15 years in the current roles score higher
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• employees who have spent between 11 and 15 years in their current roles
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Neither of these are significant results.
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6. KEY FINDINGS AND INTERPRETATION
This section summarizes the findings of both the exploratory and primary research,
and answers the following research question:
Is Debswana ready for successful implementation of a KM strategy?
6.1 Exploratory Research Findings
Exploratory research findings were based on interpretation of semi-structured
interviews with Debswana EXCO. A summary of transcriptions is presented in
Appendix 4.
Finding 1: Benchmarking
The company EXCO is not aware of what competitors outside the De Beers group of
companies are doing with respect to the development of knowledge.
de Jager (1999) highlights the importance of benchmarking. She suggests that a
knowledge centre can use benchmarking to measure and compare their processes with
those in other knowledge centres. The knowledge centre's performance can be
increased by adopting the best practices of the knowledge centre's benchmarking
partners. She adds that the benefits of benchmarking to the knowledge worker are
that management can be shown the value of the knowledge management function in
numerical terms. It shows that the knowledge worker is proactive and devoted to total
quality.
Further, benchmarking can help to set realistic, quantifiable goals based on superior
knowledge service practices. The results from the study can be used to prevent a
budget cut or knowledge service outsourcing. Benchmarking can help to increase the
knowledge service's performance and improve its work processes. Benchmarking can
result in a reduction of costs, improved customer service and increased system
efficiencies. These improvements can help the knowledge service to attract new
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customers while retaining old ones and can enhance the reputation of the knowledge
worker (de Jager, 1999: 368). Hence, the researchers recommend that benchmarking
be incorporated in the development of an implementation framework.
Finding 2: Debswana’s knowledge assets
The EXCO believes that Debswana’s knowledge assets include:
• Intellectual capital, specifically people. The emphasis is on people’s
knowledge and experiences.
• Information stored both in hard copies and electronic media.
This view is supported by Demarest (1997), who shares the understanding that
knowledge can be either explicit or implicit. The former is tangible, being clearly
stated and consisting of details which can be recorded and stored. Implicit or tacit
knowledge is often unstated, based on individual experience and, therefore, difficult
to record and store. Mapping the existing knowledge assets, and developing an
understanding of their strengths and weaknesses should be done by Debswana as part
of the KM implementation plan.
Finding 3: Responsibility for knowledge capture
Everyone should be responsible for capturing knowledge through an established
process or system. However, there should be an appointed driver from EXCO to
oversee the process.
The importance of a leader is a universal theme. In a case-study on BP’s KM team
(Gorelick and April, 2000), participants confirmed the importance of a leader’s role
but were most emphatic when they described personal characteristics. “Charismatic”
was the most frequently used term. “Powerful”, “a presence” and “strong” were other
adjectives associated with the leader. The combination of the leader’s position,
appointment by EXCO, and personality will be key factors in the team’s success,
particularly at start-up.
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Finding 4: Knowledge requirements plan
Debswana does not have a knowledge requirements plan for the next 3-5 years.
However, the company has started looking at implementing a KM strategy and as part
of that process, a knowledge requirement plan will be drawn up.
The researchers have previously highlighted the importance of determining the
knowledge needed as part of the knowledge value chain (see Figure 3.2 on page 8).
This will be the cornerstone for articulating deliverables from a KM strategy, and
must be an initial consideration in developing a KM implementation framework.
Soliman and Spooner (2000) also emphasise the role of knowledge mapping in the
identification of strategic and knowledge gaps.
Finding 5: Benefits of KM
The EXCO members believe that KM implementation will result in productivity
improvements through:
• Reduction in mistakes;
• No “reinvention of the wheel”;
• Access to best practices within the company and from outside; and
• Focus on value-adding work.
These are of a similar nature to the benefits described by McAdam and Reid (2000).
Demarest (1997) narrowly describes KM benefits as ultimately the production of
commercial value for the customer. However, the argument by McAdam and Reid
(2000) is that business improvement methods, in general, must widen their objectives
to embrace the mutually supporting objectives of increased business and employee
benefits. They link innovation to business benefits. Employee benefits can include
the conferment of status, e.g., the expert status of knowledge workers. Also, there is a
resultant increased autonomy and the intrinsic benefit of increased learning.
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Ahmed, Lim and Zairi (1999: 311) list further benefits of KM as a strategy:
• reduces the loss of intellectual capital from employees who leave;
• reduces the cost of development of a new product/service;
• increases the productivity of workers by making knowledge accessible to all
employees; and
• therefore increases employee satisfaction.
Debswana should therefore formulate a business case that is inclusive of such
benefits. This would enable the company to successfully ‘sell’ the KM initiative to
the workforce.
Finding 6: Barriers to KM implementation
The EXCO members see key barriers as:
• Silo-type organisational structures;
• Poor employee buy-in due to:
o Fear of loss of knowledge, and therefore power;
o Increased workload;
o “Change fatigue”;
o Lack of incentives: “What’s in it for me”;
o KM being seen as an initiative that would potentially lead to job losses;
o Inadequate understanding of where KM adds value; and
• Time constraints.
EXCO members recognize the importance of organisatonal culture and performance
management as key to KM implementation (as discussed in Sections 3.5.2 and 3.5.3
respectively). Further to these two enablers, lack of time has been repeatedly
identified as a major barrier to institutionalization of the KM team techniques
(Gorelick and April, 2000).
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Finding 7: Knowledge capture process
EXCO members believe that current knowledge capture happens in unstructured
ways. They see knowledge capture happening through:
• Reports;
• Project work;
• Ideas and suggestion schemes;
• Electronic knowledge assets; and
• Written policies and procedures.
The researchers perceive these processes as a good basis for knowledge capture.
However, a proposed implementation framework should include a system that
formalises each of the above as best practices to the varying types of work.
Finding 8: Knowledge sharing systems
EXCO members believe that knowledge sharing happens through:
• Intranets;
• E-mail;
• “Green Areas”;
• Cross-functional information sharing sessions;
• Training sessions;
• Presentations; and
• Mentoring.
However, they see these ways as being ineffective for optimal knowledge sharing.
Adams and Freeman (2000: 43) suggest that if KM is to be implemented, it can only
be done so successfully if a community of practice (CoP) is in place. A CoP is a well
documented knowledge sharing system, where knowledge is self-generating and
perpetuating, and transfer is an intrinsic aspect of its functioning. Basically, CoP’s
are groups that form to share what they know, and to learn from one another regarding
some aspects of their work (Nickols, 2000). Debswana’s initiative should thus
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consider cultivation of CoP’s.
Finding 9: Culture for acquisition and sharing of knowledge
In general, the EXCO members believe that the culture is not yet conducive for
motivating employees to acquire and share knowledge. The key concern raised is that
the culture promotes individualism, and is seen to be encouraging the “knowledge is
power” concept. They however, point to evidence that the culture is changing for the
better, and cite the following as examples.
• Ideas and suggestion schemes; and
• Acceptance of risk-taking and experimentation, and tolerance of failure.
Davenport and Prusack (1998) have highlighted similar concerns about knowledge
sharing as individuals and groups. They suggest that individuals may not understand
each other, may feel threatened by new developments, and may be unwilling to
tolerate the mistakes or ambiguity that will surely occur during the process of
knowledge transfer. In addition, groups of people may judge themselves to be the
main owners of certain types of knowledge, and also judge that their status will be
lowered if such knowledge is shared. Hence, successful knowledge acquisition and
sharing will need a change to the organizational culture at Debswana. An
implementation framework must address this accordingly.
Finding 10: Role of Organisational Culture in KM implementation
EXCO members believe that organisational culture plays a vital role in enabling
successful implementation of KM. They all emphasise the role of management in
creating a culture that is supportive to KM, and suggest that the culture should:
• support risk-taking and experimentation;
• support learning and sharing; and
• encourage transparency through open communication.
The role of organisational culture as an enabler in KM implementation has been
described briefly in Section 3.5.2. Further to this, McDermott and O’Dell (2001: 84)
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have found that overcoming ‘‘cultural barriers’’ to sharing knowledge has more to do
with how you design and implement the knowledge management effort than with
changing your culture. From their experience, they have derived five summary
lessons about aligning knowledge sharing with the organisation culture:
1. To create a knowledge sharing culture, make a visible connection between
sharing knowledge and practical business goals, problems or results.
2. While benchmarking is essential, it is far more important to match the overall
style of your organization than to directly copy the practices developed by
other organizations. To make sharing knowledge a natural step, think through
how effective change happens in your organization. Make the visible artefacts
of knowledge sharing – the events, language, Web sites – match the style of
the organization, even if you intend to lead it into new behaviour and
approach.
3. Link sharing knowledge to widely held core values. Do not expect people to
share their ideas and insights simply because it is the right thing to do. Appeal
to something deeper. By linking with core values of the organization, you
make sharing knowledge consistent with peers’ expectations and managers’
considerations. Align your language, systems and approach with those values.
The values, you link to, do not need to obviously support sharing knowledge,
but people do need to genuinely believe in them. They cannot simply be the
"espoused values" in the company’s mission statement.
4. Human networks are one of the key vehicles for sharing knowledge. To build
a sharing culture, enhance the networks that already exist. Enable them with
tools, resources and legitimization.
5. Recruit the support of people in your organization who already share ideas and
insights. Ask influential people and managers to encourage and even pressure
people to share their knowledge. Build sharing knowledge into routine
performance appraisal. Other people’s behaviour, like alignment with
business results and core values, is a powerful determinant of one’s own
behaviour.
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The researchers hence suggest that an implementation framework is developed to
match Debswana’s distinctive values, style and culture. Specifically, management of
change as part of the implementation should be dictated by the circumstances unique
to Debswana.
Finding 11: Role of IT in successful implementation
Technology is viewed as an enabler that facilitates capturing, storage and sharing of
information or knowledge. EXCO members give examples of the Internet, Intranets,
e-mail and bulletin boards as typical technologies for use in KM.
Gorelick and April (2000), in a case study on BP’s knowledge management team
confirm the importance of IT as an enabler. However, respondents stated that even
though they could not have functioned as a virtual project team without collaborative
technology, they were aware that the technology without other structuring variables
(e.g., roles, norms, leadership, reward and recognition, education and development)
and sense-making variables (e.g., values, language, scripts, and schema) would not
have produced organizational learning.
Lee and Hong (2002) make the point that although technology changes rapidly and
tracking new inventions is not simple, organizations need to monitor the trend of new
technologies in order to recognize new applications that may provide competitive
advantage. They also stress that IT will play a key role in implementing KM, and that
especially the Intranet and Web technology will be the central infrastructure of
knowledge-based organizations.
Drawing from these insights, and given the level of awareness that the EXCO team
has, Debswana should leverage KM value from existing IT. The company also needs
to continually scan the technology landscape for new developments in IT that could
enhance KM value. Hence, it is essential that the role of IT as an enabler should be
clearly articulated in the implementation plan.
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Finding 12: KM assessment
EXCO members believe that measuring KM contribution to the financial performance
of the company may not be so obvious, especially in the short-term. However, they
view the use of the balanced scorecard approach as an effective way of tracking KM
implementation.
This view is supported by literature on performance management in Section 3.5.3, as
well as by Ahmed, Lim and Zairi (1999), and Arora (2002). Ahmed, Lim and Zairi
(1999) support the view that traditional measures need to be supplemented with non-
financial measures to give a much fuller picture and a more relevant management
progress tracking system. Ahmed, Lim and Zairi (1999) have developed a knowledge
measurement matrix. It combines a COST model (Customer, Organisation, Supplier,
Technology) and four steps for KM (capture, share, measuring and learning). The
matrix helps in obtaining a deeper understanding of how KM affects the organization
as a whole, and it also prompts practitioners to look at all the various aspects of
implementing KM. It forces the practitioner to consider all factors, “soft” as well as
“hard” factors and it also forces managers to link KM to the overall organization's
policy and strategy.
More recently, Arora (2002) has suggested that the balanced scorecard (BSC) helps
the company to align its management processes, and focuses the entire organisation to
implementing KM. He writes that the BSC provides a framework for managing the
implementation of KM, while also allowing dynamic changes in the knowledge
strategy in view of changes in the organisational strategy, competitiveness and
innovation.
Debswana is in a position to use the BSC for KM since they have already
implemented it company-wide. The challenge is to define the appropriate measures
and baselines for tracking KM implementation. de Waal and Fourman (2000: 49)
write that in different organisations, the leading indicators (e.g., innovation, people, or
learning measures) are different, but the idea of a balanced scorecard is to combine
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lagging indicators (e.g., financial measures) and leading indicators to give an
understanding of where the organisation is and where it is going. Different
organisations also choose different perspectives, but the principle is the same, a
‘balanced’ set of measures that allow an organisation to measure the cause and effect
chain by which customer and shareholder value is created. This clearly should be
given attention when developing the implementation framework.
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6.2 Primary Research Findings
Finding 13: Organisational readiness
The mean values for overall readiness, as well as for all the business enablers, are
significantly greater than three. Hence, we accept the null hypothesis that Debswana
is ready for implementation of a KM strategy. There are, however, concerns indicated
by responses to individual questions relating to ‘People and Process Management’
and ‘Organisational Culture and Structure’ (see Table 5.2). The following emergent
themes summarise significant differences less than 3.0:
• Encouragement of risk-taking and experimentation;
• Motivation to share knowledge and experiences;
• Sharing experiences is an established practice;
• Encouragement to acknowledge and share failures; and
• Organisational flexibility.
There is a correlation between the above themes and Finding 9, where EXCO
members were concerned about the organizational culture. Despite their belief that
acceptance of risk-taking and experimentation, and tolerance of failure, are
increasing, the overall opinion is that it has not increased to an acceptable level.
Further, EXCO considers lack of incentives and silo-type organisational structures as
barriers to implementation (Finding 6). Hence, another concern is that the overall
scores for motivation to share knowledge and experiences, as well as organizational
flexibility, are significantly lower than 3.0.
The most important theme emerging from the overall factor analysis (F1 in Table 5.5)
emphasises the importance of knowledge sharing. Despite Debswana being ready
overall, and acknowledging the importance of a sharing culture, there is cause for
concern in that sharing experiences is currently not an established practice. Any
proposed implementation plan must seek to address this, by for example cultivating
communities of practice.
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Finding 14: Operational-level readiness
All mean values for each business enabler at the three operations are greater than 3.0
(see Table 5.3), confirming that all operations are ready. Jwaneng is significantly
more ready than OLD Mines in terms of ‘Information Management and Technology’.
This result is driven by the view that more information sharing between departments
and operations happens at Jwaneng. Further, the Intranet appears to be used more
extensively for sharing knowledge and experiences at Jwaneng than at OLD Mines.
Hence, an ‘Information Management and Technology’ usage audit across sites may be
useful in understanding the key differences that affect this result.
Finding 15: Business enabler analysis
Table 6.1 summarises the most important themes associated with each business
enabler.
Table 6.1: Important Themes Associated with Business Enablers
Business Enabler Important Themes
People and Process
Management
Management commitment to employee development;
Encouragement of experimentation and of risk-taking;
Motivation of employees.
Organisational
Culture and Structure
Sharing of knowledge and experiences; Learning; Organisational
flexibility.
Performance
Measurement
Organisational value of KM must be built into individual
performance management system.
Organisational
Strategy and
Planning
KM implementation to focus on employee participation and best
practices; Resource allocation by senior management should be
dictated by knowledge needs assessment.
Information
Management and
Technology
IT infrastructure and systems as an enabler to connect to
information requirements; IT allowing ease of access to
information and best practices.
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Some of these themes are similar to the findings of exploratory research, while some
may be used to augment exploratory research findings when developing a framework
for KM implementation. Examples include:
Finding 3 concludes that everyone should be responsible for knowledge
capture through an established process. An important theme emerging from
analysis of the ‘Performance Measurement’ enabler takes this point further to
recommend that the value of KM be built into the individual performance
management system.
Finding 4 concludes that Debswana does not currently have a knowledge
requirements plan, and highlights the importance of one as a prerequisite for a
KM implementation framework. A theme emerging from analysis of the
‘Organisational Strategy and Planning’ enabler suggests that senior
management should use the knowledge requirements plan to allocate
resources.
Finding 6 lists employee-incentives amongst others, as potential barriers to
KM implementation. An important theme emerging from analysis of the
‘People and Process Management’ enabler supports the view that employee
motivation will be critical in developing a framework for KM implementation.
Finding 9 concludes that the culture may not yet be conducive for motivating
employees to acquire and share knowledge, and that acceptance of risk-taking
and experimentation may improve this. Another important theme from
‘People and Process Management’ confirms that risk-taking and
experimentation should be encouraged.
Finding 16: Differences between the grades
The C-band respondents are of a significantly greater opinion that the organisation is
ready to implement a KM strategy when compared to both the D-band respondents
and E-band respondents. A summary of the emergent themes and individual
questions that have significant bearing on each business enabler is shown in Figure
6.1.
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The researchers consider this finding a paradox in that the strategy developers and
managers (E- and D- band respondents respectively) are less ready than the
employees they manage (C-band respondents). It also suggests that there may be
some informal sharing of knowledge and experiences at the C-band level that is not
obvious to management and EXCO. This is, however, verification that the
organisation as a whole is ready, and could result in an easier implementation.
Figure 6.1: Significant Differences between Grades for Individual Questions
and Business Enablers
Finding 17: Differences between the length of organisational service
There are no significant differences between employees of varying lengths of
organizational service with respect to overall readiness. There is a significant
difference for ‘Organisational Culture and Structure’. Respondents who have greater
than 15 years service score significantly more favourably than those who have spent
between 4 to 10 years at Desbwana. A summary of the emergent themes and
individual questions that have significant bearing on ‘Organisational Culture and
Debswana(grouped per grade)
People and Process Management
Organisational Culture and Structure
PerformanceMeasurement
Organisational StrategyAnd Planning
Information Management And Technology
C > D
Motivation to acquire & share
knowledge(Q1.2&Q1.3)
Creativity in problem Solving
(Q1.7&Q1.8)
C > D
Sharing of knowledege(Q2.3,Q 2.7,Q 2.8,Q2.12,Q2.15,Q2.19,
&Q2.20)
Learning byreflection and
feedback(Q2.9,Q2.10,
Q2.11&Q2.13)
Organisationstructure
(Q2.18&Q2.22)
C > D, C > E
Assessment of the valueof knowledge
(Q3.1)
Sharing as part of
performancemanagement
(Q3.2)
KM has a directcontribution to
performance(Q3.5)
C > D
Knowledge needs analysis
(Q4.4)
C > D, C > E
Established ways to share
(Q5.4&Q5.5)
Current IT systemsare adequate
(Q5.6)
InformationSharing
(Q5.7)
Out IT systems promote
communication(Q5.10)
Debswana(grouped per grade)
People and Process Management
Organisational Culture and Structure
PerformanceMeasurement
Organisational StrategyAnd Planning
Information Management And Technology
C > D
Motivation to acquire & share
knowledge(Q1.2&Q1.3)
Creativity in problem Solving
(Q1.7&Q1.8)
C > D
Sharing of knowledege(Q2.3,Q 2.7,Q 2.8,Q2.12,Q2.15,Q2.19,
&Q2.20)
Learning byreflection and
feedback(Q2.9,Q2.10,
Q2.11&Q2.13)
Organisationstructure
(Q2.18&Q2.22)
C > D, C > E
Assessment of the valueof knowledge
(Q3.1)
Sharing as part of
performancemanagement
(Q3.2)
KM has a directcontribution to
performance(Q3.5)
C > D
Knowledge needs analysis
(Q4.4)
C > D, C > E
Established ways to share
(Q5.4&Q5.5)
Current IT systemsare adequate
(Q5.6)
InformationSharing
(Q5.7)
Out IT systems promote
communication(Q5.10)
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Structure’ is shown in Figure 6.2.
The researchers interpret this as the longer employees remain in the organisation, the
more favourable employees view the culture and structure. They postulate that those
respondents who are relatively new in the organisation (< 3 years service) are
currently content about the culture and structure (similar to being in a ‘honey-moon’
phase). Further to this, Finding 16 also suggests that the C-band respondents, of
whom many are relatively new in the organisation, currently share their knowledge
and experiences more than D-band and E-band respondents. However, after this
period of service, the perception of the organisational culture and structure changes
for the worse. This could be linked to the view that ‘knowledge is power’ (Finding
6), and that after employees have made positive impressions in the early years of
service, they thereafter resist knowledge sharing. This suggests that these respondents
will require greater incentives for sharing, or a change in behaviour.
Figure 6.2: Significant Differences between Lengths of Organisational
Service for Individual Questions and Business Enablers
Debswana(grouped per organisational service)
People and Process Management
Organisational Culture and Structure
PerformanceMeasurement
Organisational StrategyAnd Planning
Information Management And Technology
(> 15) > (4-10)
Learning from feedback
(Q2.10&Q2.11)
Sharing knowledge between departments
(Q2.14)
Organisationstructure
(Q2.16&Q2.18)
Consideringall ideas(Q2.17)
Looking for removalof barriers to
knowledge sharing(Q2.22)
Debswana(grouped per organisational service)
People and Process Management
Organisational Culture and Structure
PerformanceMeasurement
Organisational StrategyAnd Planning
Information Management And Technology
(> 15) > (4-10)
Learning from feedback
(Q2.10&Q2.11)
Sharing knowledge between departments
(Q2.14)
Organisationstructure
(Q2.16&Q2.18)
Consideringall ideas(Q2.17)
Looking for removalof barriers to
knowledge sharing(Q2.22)
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7. KM IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK FOR DEBSWANA
The following question arises from the conclusion that Debswana is ready for
successfully implementing a KM strategy:
What is the most effective way for Debswana to successfully implement a KM
strategy?
To answer this question, the researchers have developed a conceptual framework for
implementing a KM strategy in the organisation. The framework is informed by:
• a wide body of academic research;
• findings from the KM readiness assessment; and
• the researchers’ experience.
KPMG Consulting (2000) suggests that building a knowledge system is like
undertaking a journey. A map is needed to plan out a path and the possible alternative
routes along the way. An understanding of what tools are available and resources
required is also essential. KPMG Consulting (2000) also suggests that a perfect
knowledge system can only be developed in stages. The organisation needs a vision
of where it wishes to go and a plan for how to get there. They, however, emphasise
that an organisation should plan strategically, but implement tactically.
KPMG Consulting (2000) proposes the following considerations when devising an
implementation framework for an organization.
1. A focus on key content
What do you need by way of information and knowledge, from where should it be
sourced, how should it be organised, how should it be managed and what form should
it be in?
In essence, the organisation must determine what information or knowledge it needs
to support its core business processes and implement business strategy. This should
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be done as part of the development of the knowledge requirements plan (refer to
Finding 4 and Section 7.2).
2. Supporting and encouraging the people
What behaviours and skills does the KM system require of users and what benefits
will it provide?
People and their responses are critical to the success of a knowledge system. In order
to develop behaviours that promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, appropriate
incentives are essential. Refer to Finding 17 and Section 7.6 for more discussion on
these.
3. Knowledge and business processes
How will the required knowledge be compiled, stored, indexed, retrieved and
maintained?
Processes link technology, people and applications. Even with appropriate IT
infrastructure and collaborative technology in place, a knowledge system will not
work if the organisation has failed to link the components together with the necessary
processes. It is important that knowledge processes integrate tightly with business
processes, and with technology processes, so that they become part of normal working
practices. This can be done effectively through the use of the balanced scorecard
discussed under Finding 12 and Section 7.8.
4. Technology options
Can the current technology deliver what the organisation requires in a user-friendly
way? Can the existing technology be exploited further – are there quick wins that can
be achieved? What additional technology is needed, and how should it be integrated?
Many organisations already have the necessary technology in place, but are failing to
use it optimally. Knowledge initiatives can help them start to get real benefit out of
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their existing technology investment. Knowledge technology does not necessarily
have to be technically exciting or demanding, although it can be: advanced
technologies and applications such as expert systems, intelligent agents, case-based
reasoning and document summarises are highly applicable to knowledge management
needs. On the other hand, a great deal can also be achieved with more familiar
technologies such as databases, data warehouses, and document management. It is
the purposes to which technologies are put, and the commercial benefits that flow
from them, that should really be exciting as opposed to the technologies themselves.
KPMG Consulting (2000) stress that it is critical for all of these aspects to be in place,
and working together, for a knowledge system to be successful. Having the right
technology alone does not guarantee that an organisation has addressed the full
requirement. If all the aspects are not in place, then it will fail to establish an
effective knowledge system. Each of these components represents a major
undertaking in its own right. No organisation can achieve a perfect knowledge system
overnight, hence the suggestion that knowledge management is a journey.
5. Keeping the momentum
According to KPMG consulting (2000), two of the biggest issues in implementing a
KM strategy are getting the programme started and keeping it going. These are
strongly related to the issues of strategic alignment and business case. Organisations
should therefore:
• ensure board level sponsorship;
• develop a business case, spelling out how the programme supports the
business strategy and what it is expected to deliver, and when;
• plan a mixture of short-term and longer term returns; and
• publicise successes and learn quickly from errors.
Cheah (2000) of Knowledge Management Services (NCS) describes a KM
implementation framework that compares in many ways to that proposed by KPMG
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Consulting. In what NCS describes as “The Knowledge Journey”, Cheah (2000)
outlines six elements (Table 7.1) that are central to the framework:
Table 7.1: Elements of the NCS Knowledge Journey
Element Sub-element
Knowledge identification KM visioning
KM executive education
KM strategic planning
Knowledge analysis KM readiness
Knowledge design KM design and mapping
Knowledge planning Knowledge implementation planning
Knowledge implementation KM solutioning
KM implementation
KM infrastructure and outsourcing
Knowledge review KM Audit
KM milestone review
KM system maintenance
Combining the KPMG Consulting and NCS KM systems development approaches
with findings from the KM readiness assessment and the researchers’ experiences, the
following conceptual implementation framework (Figure 7.1) is proposed for
Debswana.
7.1 Proposed Conceptual Implementation Framework
This framework assumes that Debswana has an explicit organisational strategy. It
recognises the point that KM strategy should be aligned to this strategy, and that
planning should precede any form of implementation. The six pillars of the
framework represent the business enablers. A “review or audit” pillar is included in
the framework. The overall purpose of auditing is to be able to justify the return on
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investment in knowledge assets and to minimise the risk of not having aligned
business enablers for achieving business objectives (Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt,
2000). Change management supports all the pillars, and represents the foundation on
which successful implementation is developed. Models have also been developed for
each of the business enablers in the framework (Figures 7.1 to 7.9).
Figure 7.1: Conceptual Implementation Framework
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KPMG Consulting (2000) suggests that organisations should understand the benefits
they can obtain from their knowledge programme at the outset, rather than embarking
on a programme for its own sake. Understanding the benefits associated with the
programme helps set priorities for implementation planning. Hence, Debswana needs
to clearly articulate its knowledge management vision to provide direction and a sense
of purpose for the workforce. The researcher’s propose the model in Figure 7.2 as a
basis for planning KM implementation in the company.
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Figure 7.2: Strategy and Planning Model
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In the context of this model, Debswana needs to make a business case for
implementing KM. In doing so, it should be aware that it is not always easy to link
KM value directly to the financial bottom-line results. Hasanali, Hubert, Lopez,
O’Dell, Odem, and Raybourn (2000) report that in every successful large-scale KM
initiative that they studied, champions initially made a calculated leap of faith based
on a compelling business rationale or vision, and not purely on a return on investment
(ROI) calculation. They clarify the point that this does not mean that measures and
ROI are not important, but that alone they are not enough to cause KM to be
institutionalised as a way of working. This view is supported by the researchers’
findings on Debswana, indicating that the company’s top management is aware that
immediate financial benefits of KM may not be realised.
The model also highlights the need for a KM readiness assessment to be conducted.
Such an assessment helps management to understand the strengths and weaknesses of
the business enablers. The findings and conclusions contained in this dissertation
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provide Debswana with a good assessment of the current situation, and should be
considered during the KM strategy planning process. Perhaps the most important
element of the planning process is the development of a knowledge requirements plan
for the company. Finding 4 underscores this importance. The model suggests that
Debswana include the following activities as part of the process of developing this
plan:
• Knowledge needs analysis or mapping (refer to Finding 4).
• Knowledge assets mapping (refer to Finding 2).
• Internal and external benchmarking (refer to Finding 1). It is important for
Debswana to carry out internal benchmarking first, to understand what the
company is good at with respect to KM processes of capture, storage, access
or retrieval and use. For instance, the OLD Mines may have some highly
effective and productive sharing forums. In the internal benchmarking
exercise, the characteristics and success factors of these forums will be
documented as best practice and shared with the rest of the organisation.
External benchmarking should be seen as an important aspect of planning as it
assists management in understanding threats and opportunities that can
significantly impact on business performance.
• Capabilities audit: this is an exercise where the company assesses its strengths
and weaknesses in the areas of people, process and technology. In the context
of people, Debswana needs to have a good understanding of the expertise of
its knowledge workers and where there are located in the organisation. One
way of accomplishing this task is to create an electronic directory or Yellow
Pages. This system helps to connect people and facilitates knowledge transfer
between individuals with expertise and those who seek their knowledge.
Gorelick and Crawford (2001) advise that this is a simple first step in sharing
individual expertise across an organisation. Another way of identifying and
connecting expertise in an organisation is through a knowledge asset.
Gorelick (2002) lists some of the typical components of such an asset.
Further, the company should identify those people with a passion for KM,
learning and people management. The process used in identifying such people
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is suggested under Section 7.3. These are the individuals who play a leading
role in creating a conducive environment for unlocking tacit knowledge. With
regards to process, Debswana needs to take stock of its people management
processes: employee development, rewards and recognition, decision-making
and participation mechanisms. Mechanisms for employee development are
discussed under Section 7.6, and those for decision-making and participation
under Sections 7.5 and 7.6. On the technology side, it is essential that the
company understands what data, information and knowledge management
systems it has. These would include the IT infrastructure, databases, Intranets,
discussion and bulletin boards, etc.
The researchers believe that, once the current capabilities are fully understood,
Debswana would then be in a position to articulate a comprehensive knowledge
requirements plan. On the basis of this plan, the following questions can then be
asked:
What knowledge is required?
Where will the knowledge be sourced and how?
Who will source what knowledge?
The answers to these questions should then be addressed through a clear definition of
short- and long-term objectives. At this stage, the company would be ready to
proceed to the next model of the implementation framework, which addresses the
“structure” business enabler.
7.3 Implementation Structure Model
Soliman and Spooner (2000) suggest that when planning implementation of a
knowledge management programme, the organisation needs to consider whether to
create a leadership role to develop and drive the process, for instance, a chief
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knowledge officer. Many firms have devolved responsibility to an existing, or new,
position. Some firms use a cross-functional team to develop knowledge management,
while in others the CEO or HR Director has taken the leading role. In the context of
Debswana, the researchers propose a “hybrid” structure shown in Figure 7.3. In this
structure, the executive sponsor has access to the Board of Directors, and is
responsible for appointing a co-ordinator for Debswana. The co-ordinator is a
member of EXCO and has adequate authority to push the KM agenda in the company.
There should be two knowledge champions located at each of the company’s main
operations, Jwaneng and the OLD Mines.
Figure 7.3: Implementation Structure
The champion and co-ordinator must be selected carefully, with involvement of the
HR department. Lloyd, in Soliman and Spooner (2000), suggests that the following
characteristics should be considered in the selection process:
• interpersonal and communication skills;
• business acumen;
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• passionate visionary leadership;
• strategic thinking skills;
• championship of change with the ability to withstand ambiguity and
uncertainty; and
• collaborative skills - this is a rare skill and is the ability to pull together
people from different parts of the organisation to work as one team.
Some “guiding coalition” in the form of a Steering Committee is viewed as an
essential intervention. All champions, the co-ordinator and executive sponsor must be
members of this Committee. Strong HR and IT presence in the Committee is also
proposed. The role of the Committee is to ensure that:
• KM efforts in Debswana are co-ordinated and supported for objectives to
be achieved.
• KM remains visible at all levels of the organisation.
• The KM implementation process is audited regularly, and that objectives
and targets are revised accordingly.
7.4 Leadership and Management Commitment Model
The role of leadership and management in fostering an environment that is conducive
to employee participation, sharing, risk-taking, learning and unlearning cannot be
over-emphasised. In this context, unlearning refers to a process where employees “let
go” of non-value adding knowledge and practices to create space for new ones.
Horwitz, Chan and Quazi (2001) suggest that top management support is necessary to
get employee-commitment to the organisation. They argue that workers favour
growth opportunities, a challenging work environment preferably with flexible work
practices, promotion opportunities and a place that is both informal and fun to work
in. Commitment from the Debswana leadership and management teams must be
unwavering, and should be seen by employees as genuine. Clear direction and
support for the KM implementation process, and the drivers behind it are key success
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factors.
The provision of adequate resources to achieve short- and long-term objectives is
essential. Finding 16 indicates less favourable responses to the five KM business
enablers by D-band managers compared to C-band employees. In this context, to get
D-band employees to support KM initiatives may take more persuasion, hence the
importance of direction, support, and role modelling from the company executive
leadership. Additionally, a good and robust business case for doing KM must be
articulated. The key drivers, actions and outcomes for the leadership and
management commitment enabler are shown Figure 7.4
Figure 7.4: Leadership and Management Commitment
7.5 Organisational Culture Model
Schwandt (1995) makes a point that learning is focused on the system’s ability to
adapt to its environment, not just through a performance orientation, but rather
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•experiment & take risks
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through a creative capacity that influences the cultural values of the collective.
Fostering a culture that enables conversation and dialogue, risk-taking, inquiry and
reflection, sharing and tolerance for mistakes is therefore essential for influencing the
collective to adopt new ways of “doing things”. Finding 9 demonstrates Debswana’s
current state with respect to these culture attributes. Consequently, the organisation’s
capacity to learn, unlearn and perform is enhanced. The company leadership and
management should, as part of implementation, focus on developing an environment
that allows communities of practice and innovation forums to develop. A team-
oriented approach to problem-solving must be actively encouraged across functions.
Finding 6 highlights silo-type organisational structure as a potential barrier to KM
implementation. Currently, problem-solving teams exist within functions or silos,
with insignificant interaction between functional teams. A deliberate focus on cross-
functional teams would therefore promote integration and effective sharing of
knowledge. The researchers believe that innovation forums and communities of
practice, coupled with cross functional team-based problem-solving, will provide the
organisation with mechanisms for employee participation and decision-making. The
researchers propose that the principles of “peer assist or learning before”, “learning
during or after-action review” and “learning after or retrospect” be incorporated in
Debswana’s culture of learning (see Appendix 11). Team-based projects and problem
solving sessions, CoP activities, and innovation forums should adopt this learning
principles, which were developed by BP Amoco’s knowledge management team
(KMT) in 1998 (Storck and Gorelick, 2000). Finding 10 demonstrates the critical
role that culture will play in enabling successful implementation of KM in Debswana,
and should thus receive the most attention.
Figure 7.5 captures the key elements discussed above, and is the proposed model for
developing the KM enabler of organisational culture.
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Figure 7.5: Organisational Culture Model
7.6 People and Process Management
Horwitz, Chan and Quazi (2001) cite the following motivation strategies as central to
developing employee commitment to an organisation:
• regular communication with management and leadership;
• conducive environment – includes recognition (cash rewards and
celebration of successes), collaboration and teamwork, freedom to plan
work, challenging work, flexibility practices, and fun place to work in;
• compensation – includes recognition of success, personalised pay, cash
rewards, incentives, ownership plans and competitive pay; and
• opportunity – funding for conferences, further studies and attractive career
plans.
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In this context, the researchers believe that Debswana’s ability to successfully
implement and sustain a KM strategy is dependent on the employees’ level of
motivation, willingness and ability to meaningfully participate in knowledge creation,
capture, storage, dissemination and use. The company needs to audit its current
motivation strategies, with a view to enhancing their impact on employees.
Developing employees, and involving them in decision-making processes, as well as
rewarding and recognising them for learning and sharing new insights are central to
motivating employees. Figure 7.6 is the proposed model for developing Debswana’s
implementation framework for the “People and Process Management.” enabler.
Figure 7.6: People and Process Management
The model suggests that both monetary (e.g., bonus schemes, competitive pay
packages, and share options) and non-monetary rewards (e.g., freedom to work
independently, opportunities for further education, and challenging work
assignments), should be considered in developing a rewards and recognition system
that would effectively support a KM programme. However, the rewards must be
designed such that they enhance team performance. Horwitz (2002) suggests that the
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design of performance and reward systems for teams should involve the team
members. He reiterates the point that the design and implementation of these systems
are more likely to succeed where key stakeholders participate in this process, have
relevant information, and are involved in a problem-solving, solution-generating
group, rather than adversarial bargaining. Debswana has largely been focusing on
individual performance and rewards. Hence, the move towards team-based pay
would be a challenge. Horwitz (2002) proposes the following critical success factors
to be considered in creating team-based pay:
• determining performance measurement and evaluation criteria for both
individual team members and the team itself;
• target or goal setting;
• how a decision on rewards/bonus is to be made;
• how individual under-performance, poor conduct and capacity will be
dealt with by the team;
• who will decide on which team members get a bonus and who might not;
and
• whether the bonus should be equally or unequally shared, based on
variable member performance.
The model further highlights the need for management to commit to involving
employees more in decision-making. This may be done through more regular
information sharing sessions at various levels of the organisation, as well through
forums discussed in Section 7.5. Management at C, D and E-bands should adopt a
more direct and deliberate approach to consultation, and must see it as a powerful
mechanism for developing a sense of belonging for all employees. This is an enabler
for participation, and an essential motivational factor. In the context of employee
development, the model suggests that mentoring and coaching should be considered
as a ‘tool’ for transferring knowledge and skills from the more to the less experienced
workers. Conway (1998) makes a distinction between mentoring and coaching. He
suggests that mentoring in organisations is a private relationship between two
individuals based on a mutual desire for development towards an organisational goal.
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The relationship is a non-reporting one and infringes none of the organisational
structures in place. It is additional to other forms of assistance, not a replacement.
Coaching is however, more directive and focussed on the job. It is a process often
carried out by line managers. Conway points out that the ultimate objective of both
mentoring and coaching is to facilitate the growth of the individual to meet both
personal and organisational objectives. In particular he lists the following advantages
of mentoring relationships:
• powerful relationships lead to the development of creative insights for both the
mentor and protégé;
• assists in the transition from middle to senior management;
• enhances individual and organisational learning;
• can enhance communication within increasingly diverse workforces;
• assists in identifying potential more effectively;
• helps in the speedy absorption of new entrants; and
• can be a stabilising factor in times of corporate change.
Besides mentoring and coaching, and amongst other initiatives, management must
provide employees with challenging work assignments, on-the-job training and afford
them with opportunities to change jobs frequently. These are essential motivation
elements that would enable participation in KM and ensure it sustenance in the future.
7.7 Information Management and Technology Model
Finding 11 highlights the clear understanding in Debswana that information
technology is an enabler. Figure 7.7 is the proposed information management and
technology (IM&T) model for use in developing an implementation plan. This model
highlights the KM processes, and links them to a series of questions that should be
asked as part of the IM&T planning exercise. The researchers believe that when
IM&T is used as an enabler for collaboration and communication, the outcomes
would be learning and performance. New insights learnt and knowledge developed as
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a result of applying “the learning” must be fed back or captured into the storage
system. Consequently, the Debswana KM steering committee must continually seek
for best IM&T solutions that enhance the knowledge creation and sharing loop.
Figure 7.7: Information Management and Technology
7.8 Performance Management Model
Finding 12 highlights the importance of developing a comprehensive performance
management system as part of an implementation framework. Theoretical concepts
are discussed under this finding as well. Debswana uses the balanced scorecard (BSC)
in all its operations. An example of a Debswana scorecard is shown in Appendix 12.
The researchers propose that Debswana should adopt the BSC as a system of
assessing the value added to the business by KM (see Figure 7.8). The challenge for
the company is to decide on key KM measures and associated baselines for the four
scorecard perspectives: people, internal processes, business partners & community,
Info
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What information or knowledge and why?
Hardware and software needs?Process of capturing and
responsibility?
Hardware and software needs?
Centralised or decentralised?
Hardware and software needs?
Who needs access and why?
How is it organised (indexing)?
Hardware and software needs?Who needs what information or
knowledge?How is it shared?
Learning
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and financial. Optimum value of KM to the stakeholders (shareholders, employees,
business partners and community) can be realised if a system of continual evaluation
and feedback is in place. The researchers take note of the use of plan-do-review
(PDR) sessions as part of the BSC system, and believe that these offer Debswana an
excellent opportunity for continuous review of KM performance. The PDR sessions
should then be used as opportunities for knowledge sharing and learning.
Figure 7.8: Performance Management Model
7.9 Change Management Model
Implementing a KM strategy in Debswana will bring fundamental change to the way
information and knowledge are managed, and to the way people communicate,
collaborate and interact to share ideas, insights and perspectives. Such change may
bring fear, anxiety and uncertainty to employees. In order to avoid these types of
problems, Debswana needs an effective change management plan. Figure 7.9 is a
proposed change management model, which forms part of the conceptual
ObjectivesBusiness Partners
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implementation framework.
Kotter (1995) suggests eight steps for managing a change or a transformation process:
1. Establish a sense of urgency.
2. Establish a powerful guiding coalition: this is a group of people with enough
power to lead the change effort. This step has been taken into account in
Section 7.3.
3. Creating a vision to help direct the change effort is necessary. The vision
should be backed up by implementation strategies. Section 7.2 takes account
of this point.
4. Communicating the vision and strategies using every possible means including
teaching of new behaviours by the guiding coalition. The theme of this step is
included in Sections 7.4 and 7.9.
5. Empowering others to act on the vision by getting rid of obstacles to change,
changing systems or structures that seriously undermine the vision, and
encouraging risk-taking and non-traditional ideas, activities, and actions.
Sections 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 encapsulate the requirements discussed under this
step.
6. Planning for and creating short-term wins is essential. Without short term
wins or visible performance improvement, too many people give up or
actively join the ranks of those who resist the change. Recognising and
rewarding employees involved in this improvement is also important. These
attributes are captured in Sections 7.4, 7.6 and 7.9 of the implementation
framework.
7. Consolidating gains and producing more change is important at this stage.
Using increased visibility of the change initiative, review systems, structures
and policies such as recruitment and selection, training and development, to
support further change. Section 7.8 captures this requirement.
8. Institutionalising new behaviours is the final stage of a change process.
Change sticks when it becomes “the way we do things around here”, when it
seeps into the bloodstream of the corporate body. This concept is included in
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Sections 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6.
Figure 7.9: Change Management Model
Kotter’s insights have been extensively applied to the design of the conceptual
implementation framework for Debswana. Figure 7.9 underscores leadership
commitment, a good selling proposition for change, training, piloting and effective
communication as some of the critical success factors required for KM
implementation in the company. The following is a summary of the model:
• Leadership and management teams must fully support the KM initiative
through provision of clear direction, human and financial resources. Time and
space must also be created for knowledge workers to experiment and take
risks, and share their knowledge with others.
• A plan to sell KM to all levels of the organisation should be articulated. The
plan serves as a marketing tool for the initiative, and must accordingly create a
Cha
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Leadership Commitment
Awareness Training
Piloting [Easy to Implement-High Impact on KM
Objectives]
Selling Proposition
Communication
Resources SupportDirection
Publicise Success Stories
KM Objectives
Benefits to Debswana & Employees
Executives KM Champions
Management Workforce
Trainers Suppliers/Customers
Quick-Wins
Low-Hanging Fruit
Road shows
“Green Areas”
Briefing Systems Newsletters
Intranet
KM Update Forums
Prioritisation: Long vs. Short Term
Employee Buy-In
KM “Not a Fad!”
Ownership of theKM Process
“Back2Basics”
Breaking the KMfad!!
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sense of urgency in the organisation. The researchers propose that the plan
should sell KM in the form of stories that reflect the culture and diversity of
the organisation. Further, to break the thinking that KM may be yet “another
passing fad”, the KM steering committee and knowledge champions should
adopt a slogan that demystifies it. An example of a slogan is outlined below:
KM: Back-to-Basics
Let us improve on yesterday, and learn what we don’t know,
so that we stop repeating previous mistakes and reinventing the wheel.
• Awareness training is essential for successful implementation. Training must
initially take place at the executive level of the organisation prior to rolling it
down. Key suppliers and customers must also be made aware of the KM
initiative, particularly the role that they will play in it and potential benefits to
them.
• Piloting of KM initiatives is critical, and must be seen as a mechanism for
developing a convincing case for a company-wide rollout. A pull strategy
should be adopted at this stage, that is, piloting should be targeted at those
parts of the business with visible problems and where managers are keen to
apply KM methodologies. The idea is to capitalise on “low-hanging fruit” to
gain quick-wins that the steering committee and champions can use to sell the
KM initiative to the wider group.
• Communication remains the foundation for implementing the strategy, and all
existing channels must be used. New communication channels should be
explored and implemented to facilitate buy-in and ownership of the KM
process.
In conclusion, an audit or review process is necessary to ensure that the KM initiative
is adding and not destroying value. Debswana may adopt the health check model
proposed by Chong, Wilhelmij and Schmidt (2000: 376) and discussed under Section
3.5 of this report, for auditing the KM initiative.
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8. CONCLUSION
Implementation of a KM strategy requires a readiness assessment to help management
understand the strengths and weaknesses of the business enablers. The researchers
have developed a model with the following five business enablers to assess
organisational readiness for implementation of a KM strategy:
1. People and Process Management,
2. Organisational Culture and Structure,
3. Performance Measurement,
4. Organisational Strategy and Planning, and
5. Information Management and Technology.
The findings of this research show that Debswana as an organisation is ready for
implementation of a KM strategy. Results from the primary research survey however
indicate that there are specific themes in ‘People and Process Management’ and
‘Organisational Culture and Structure’ that need attention when developing an
implementation framework.
In terms of people and process management, results show that the levels of risk-taking
and experimentation, as well as motivation to acquire and share knowledge are not
optimal. EXCO members have also confirmed this during earlier exploratory research
interviews.
The major concern in terms of organisational culture and structure is that sharing
lessons from experiences and failures is not yet an established practice. This has also
been confirmed by EXCO members, who believe that the culture is not yet conducive
for motivating employees to acquire and share knowledge. Primary research has also
revealed that organisational rigidity is an issue. The EXCO considers lack of
knowledge sharing incentives and silo-type organisational structures as barriers to
implementation.
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The findings also show that each of the three operations is ready for KM
implementation. Jwaneng is significantly more ready than OLD Mines in terms of
‘Information Management and Technology’. This result is driven by the view that
more information sharing between departments and operations happens at Jwaneng.
In addition, the Intranet appears to be used more extensively for sharing knowledge
and experiences at Jwaneng than at OLD Mines.
In terms of differences between the employees, C-band employees are of a
significantly greater opinion that the organisation is ready to implement a KM
strategy when compared to both the D-band respondents and E-band respondents.
Further to this, employees who have greater than 15 years service believe that the
current organisational culture and structure is more conducive to implementation than
employees who have spent between 4 to 10 years at Desbwana.
The objective for Debswana is to develop a KM system that would ensure effective
creation, sharing and use of knowledge. The proposed framework articulates a broad
road-map that guides its endeavours to become a knowledge-driven company. The
temptation in implementing such a system may be to place high emphasis on
technology solutions to drive the process. While this has advantages, there is danger
of being drawn into a ‘technology-trap’. Debswana must steer away from this
potential detraction. It must focus on harnessing the power of human interaction to
deliver a sustainable KM capability that will make it a truly global benchmark mining
company.
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APPENDIX 1: EXPLORATORY RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The interviews are aimed to provide answers to the following questions:
• Strategic knowledge questions:
o Do you know what your competitors are doing with respect to the
development of knowledge? If yes/no, please elaborate with evidence?
o Describe what knowledge assets Debswana has? Any examples?
o Do you know what the core competencies of the organisation are in
terms of knowledge assets?
o Who should have prime responsibility for capturing knowledge?
o Does Debswana management have a long-term vision about the
knowledge that is need in the future (medium- to long-term)?
• Benefits of KM:
o How will the business benefit by KM implementation?
• Barriers and risks to KM:
o What are the barriers to implementation of KM strategies?
o What is the business implication of limited KM?
• Key elements of successful KM implementation:
o Definition of a successful project?
o What do you think are the success factors for KM implementation?
o Does the organisation have a culture that motivates the acquisition,
sharing and evaluation of knowledge between workers? If yes/no,
please elaborate with evidence?
o What role does organisational culture play in enabling successful
implementation of KM?
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o What is the role of technology in enabling successful implementation
of KM?
o Give examples of typical technologies required for KM to be
successful?
o Based on your above view of the requirements, does Debswana have
the capital to successfully implement KM?
o What do you believe is an appropriate measure to assess KM
implementation?
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APPENDIX 2: LIST OF EXCO MEMBERS INTERVIEWED
Exploratory interviews held in Debswana Diamond Company with members of the
executive committees (EXCO) of the three operations: Jwaneng Mine, OLD Mines
and Head Office. The following people were interviewed.
Name Designation Operation
Mr. Mike Wittet
Mr. Chris Rowan
Mr. Paul Gahagan
Mr. Ian Wilbore
Deputy Managing Director
Consulting Metallurgist
Group Human Resources Manager
Consulting Engineer
Head Office
Head Office
Head Office
Head Office
Mr. Len Makwinja
Mr. Spencer Kaisara
Mr. Gordon Jackson
Mr. Haile Mphusu
Mr. Albert Milton
Mr. Polite Khutjwe
Dr. David Wang
Mr. Rodgers Thusi
Mr. Wlfred Mpai
Mr. Morse Mosienyane
Mr. Bernard Ditlhabi
General Manager
Orapa Mine manager
Support Services Manager
Damtshaa Mine Manager
Letlhakane Mine Manager (Acting)
Chief Geologist (Acting)
Chief Medical Officer
Metallurgical Services Manager
Financial Manager
Engineering Manager
Human Resources Manager
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
OLD Mines
Mr. Steve Gould
Mr. Seb Sebetlela
Mr. Jeremy Taylor
Mr. Johan Rademan
Mr. Leon Bosman
Mr. Owen Isaacs
Mr. Mike Apsey
General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Mining Manager
Treatment Manager
Financial Manager
Security Manager
Engineering Manager
Jwaneng Mine
Jwaneng Mine
Jwaneng Mine
Jwaneng Mine
Jwaneng Mine
Jwaneng Mine
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APPENDIX 3: DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
An Assessment of the Readiness of Debswana Diamond Company for Implementing Knowledge Management
What is Knowledge?
Knowledge originates in the head of an individual and builds on information that is transformed and enriched by personal experience, beliefs, and values with decision and action-relevant meaning. It is information interpreted by the individual and applied to the purpose for which it is needed. The knowledge formed by an individual will differ from another person receiving the same information. Knowledge is the mental state of ideas, facts, concepts, data and techniques, recorded in an individual’s memory (Bender and Fish, 2000: 126).
What is Knowledge Management (KM)?
• It is the process by which the organisation generates wealth from its intellectual or knowledge-based assets (Bukowitz & Williams, 1999).
• It is the explicit and systematic management of vital knowledge and its associated processes of creation, storage, retrieval, transfer, and application, in pursuit of organisational objectives (Skyrme, 1999).
What is Coaching (Gerich, 2001:3)?
• A directive process in which a manager trains and orients an employee as a newly hired team member,
• An ongoing process designed to help the employee gain greater competence and overcome barriers to improving performance, and
• A process in which supervisors and employees identify, develop and reach performance goals together.
What is Mentoring? It is a relationship, not just a procedure or activity, where one person professionally assists the career development of another, outside the normal manager/subordinate relationship (Mind, 1993: p 26).
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Purpose of the Questionnaire: To obtain the opinions of staff throughout Debswana Diamond Company
regarding its knowledge management processes (creating, acquiring, storage and retrieval, sharing, as well as use of knowledge).
Confidentiality: Please note that the information obtained from respondents is solely for research
purposes and will at all times be treated as confidential. INSTRUCTIONS:
• There are no correct or incorrect answers. Decide to what degree each of the following statements describes your operation.
• Select one of the following: STRONGLY AGREE, AGREE, NEUTRAL, DISAGREE, STRONGLY DISAGREE for each statement by making a tick in the appropriate box.
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Please tick the appropriate box At which Operation do you work?
HEAD OFFICE
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What is your Job Grade?
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1. People and Process Management
1.1 Training on a new technology system (e.g., AS 400, UNIQUE, etc.) focuses on how it can be used to improve the quality of work.
1.2 The organisation has incentives that motivate employees to acquire knowledge.
1.3 The organisation has incentives that motivate employees to share knowledge.
1.4 Risk-taking is encouraged in the organisation.
1.5 Experimentation is encouraged in the organisation.
1.6 Employee promotion is linked to the acquisition and sharing of knowledge.
1.7 We are encouraged to use creative ideas to solve problems.
1.8 We choose not to structure some of our meetings because it helps us think more creatively about problem solving.
1.9 Challenging work assignments are important in motivating employees.
1.10 Participation in key decisions is important in motivating employees.
1.11 Management is committed to developing employees.
1.12 Employees believe that non-financial company benefits (e.g., flexible work hours, being able to work from home) are the most important motivator.
1.13 The organisation rewards employees based more on team-performance rather than individual performance.
1.14 Motivating employees to share their knowledge and experiences is a barrier to implementing a knowledge management strategy.
2. Organisational Culture and Structure
2.1 Trust is dependent on the level of knowledge sharing that exists within the organisation.
2.2 Employees are restricted by management in making decisions in their daily work.
2.3 Individuals routinely, and formally, share information about their knowledge and experiences.
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2.4 The organisation recognises that an individual’s knowledge is valuable.
2.5 The organisation recognises and celebrates individuals for their valuable knowledge.
2.6 People apply what they learn outside the organisation to their work.
2.7 Teams are encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences to find better ways of working together.
2.8 Sharing lessons learnt from work experiences is an established practice in our organisation.
2.9 When people finish projects, they take the time to meet with their team and analyse what went wrong and what could have been done better.
2.10 Our learning process includes gathering feedback from customers.
2.11 Our learning process includes gathering feedback from suppliers.
2.12 People are encouraged by the organisation to acknowledge and share their failures.
2.13 We treat disagreement as an opportunity to learn from one another.
2.14 Employees from different departments (e.g., mining and treatment) are encouraged to share knowledge and experiences.
2.15 Employees from different mines/operations (e.g., Jwaneng and Orapa) are encouraged to share knowledge and experiences.
2.16 The hierarchy in our organisation is a barrier to the flow of ideas and information.
2.17 We thoroughly consider all ideas, no matter where they come from.
2.18 Our organisation can be described as flexible rather than rigid.
2.19 The sharing of knowledge and experiences is facilitated through mentoring and coaching.
2.20 The management style within the organisation stimulates the capturing, creation and sharing of knowledge and experiences.
2.21 Learning occurs frequently through informal discussions.
2.22 Our organisation looks for ways to remove barriers to knowledge sharing.
3. Performance Measurement
3.1 The assessment of the value of knowledge is part of our performance management system.
3.2 Knowledge-sharing behaviour is built into the performance management system.
3.3 Employees work-plans and targets are directly linked to measurable outputs, e.g., customer complaints, cost-reduction.
3.4 The generation of new ideas is an appropriate measure for assessing the success of a knowledge management strategy.
3.5 Employees believe that management of knowledge has a direct
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contribution to the organisations financial performance. 4. Organisational Strategy and Planning
4.1 Employees have an understanding of the organisational strategy.
4.2 There is a clear relationship between our everyday jobs and the organisational strategy.
4.3 The creation, acquiring, and sharing of knowledge is central to implementing our organisational strategy.
4.4 At least once annually, we sit down as an organisation and decide what information, knowledge and work practices are relevant going forward, and which needs to be discarded or reformulated.
4.5 Senior management assesses what knowledge needs to be created when it allocates resources.
4.6 Best practices and best-of –class focus are important to our business, as it reduce mistakes, assists in problem solving, and drives down costs.
4.7 The implementation of a knowledge management strategy will result in better employee participation.
5. Information Management and Technology
5.1 Sharing of knowledge and experiences is possible without Information Technology (IT).
5.2 It is easy to retrieve information that has been previously stored in an electronic (e.g., database) or physical (e.g., filing cabinet) form.
5.3 The organisation has created electronic (e.g. Intranet) or paper-based tools which direct employees to available resources.
5.4 There are established ways for employees to document and share experiences and learning related to work processes and practices.
5.5 These established ways are well embedded into organisational work routines, and are used frequently by all employees.
5.6 The current IT infrastructure and systems are adequate for our organisational knowledge and information needs.
5.7 Information is a resource that is shared between all departments and operations in our organisation.
5.8 The Intranet is being used extensively by all employees for sharing knowledge and experiences.
5.9 Our IT systems connect us to information sources that we need to do our work.
5.10 Our IT systems promote communication between people.
5.11 Information technology is very important in helping employees become aware of the necessary best practices.
5.12 Employees often seek for new insights and knowledge using the Internet.
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If you have any queries please contact: Balisi Bonyongo & Nischal K. Sancho MBA Full-time students UCT Graduate School of Business Tel: (084) 359 3180 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
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APPENDIX 4: SUMMARY OF EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
Examples of comments made Key finding
Question: Do you know what your competitors are doing with respect to the development of knowledge? If yes/no, please elaborate with
evidence?
• I personally don’t know
• If I am to call De Beers and Namdeb our competitors, then I know what they are doing. However, outside the
De Beers group of companies, I really don’t know.
• To be quite honest about it, no. I see my department as a service provider, and I have not read much about what
service providers elsewhere are doing with respect to the development of knowledge.
• No, at the moment I am very ignorant about what other people are doing about knowledge management.
• Although we consider De Beers as a partner in diamond mining, in some way I can classify them as a
competitor since they run their own unique operations in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. In this
context, I would say that I know what they are doing with respect to the development of knowledge. However,
I have little knowledge about what other diamond and non-diamond operations are doing.
• I am not fully informed of what our competitors are doing at the moment.
The company EXCO is not
aware of what competitors
outside the De Beers group
of companies are doing
with respect to the
development of knowledge.
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Question: Describe what knowledge assets Debswana has? Any examples?
• Our employees’ knowledge, especially on the technology that we use in our diamond extraction and sorting
processes.
• Intellectual capital – our people!
• I think it is the people and the knowledge that they have. I am referring here to both academic knowledge and
experience.
• Debswana’s knowledge assets are I guess two-fold. One is the knowledge that resides in individuals who have
been around the group for a long time and have picked up the way we do things, and the other, I guess a more
nebulous thing is the organisational memory of things that have been done, both good and bad.
• I think it will be its technology, that is, e-mail, intranet, ERP system due for commissioning shortly.
• People, especially their knowledge of the ore reserve, mining, diamond extraction and sorting techniques.
• We have a lot of archived information and knowledge within the company. It may not be easily accessible and
retrievable, but it is a knowledge assest.
• I suppose it is the knowledge that is stored in files as hardcopies, and electronically in our computer systems.
Probably the most valuable knowledge asset is what is on people’s minds.
• We have two types of knowledge assets. There is the ‘hard’ knowledge asset, that is recorded and retained in
either electronic or paper form, and also our employees who hold the knowledge in their heads. I can’t give you
an exact breakdown of these assets, but I reckon these assets can be split equally.
The EXCO believes that
Debswana’s knowledge
assets include:
• Intellectual capital,
specifically people. The
emphasis is in people’s
knowledge and
experiences.
• Information stored both
in hardcopies and
electronic media
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It is the people and all the experience that they have gained over all the years they have worked for us – it is all our
plant designs, process flow sheets and mine plans.
Question: Who should have prime responsibility for capturing knowledge?
• Everyone in the organisation should have that responsibility. However, there should be a driver if the
organisation wants to systematically capture and use that knowledge.
• I guess we all should. Everyone in the business has a responsibility for ensuring that knowledge is captured and
that it stays within the business – even a person who gets sent on perhaps what is viewed as fairly routine
training courses. The issue is that the company invests time and money in that person to develop that
knowledge and understanding, and when that person comes back, it is important for that person to share what
he has learnt so that when he leaves, that knowledge remains locked inside the business.
• That is a difficult question because knowledge resides everywhere. Everyone has knowledge to impart on
others and everyone needs knowledge. So I would guess that if there is a person who should be driving KM in
the organisation, it must be the most senior person in that organisation.
• In our circumstance, I would say that the responsibility should lie with a technical department. Input from other
departments would then be directed to the driver of KM residing in that particular department. The driver
should be a senior manager from the EXCO so that KM is given the support and visibility it requires in order to
be successfully implemented.
In general, EXCO believes
that everyone should be
responsible for capturing
knowledge through an
established process or
system. However, there
should be an appointed
driver from EXCO to
oversee the process.
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• I believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to share what he or she knows. It is top management’s
responsibility to drive the process of knowledge capturing. This requires that an EXCO member be made
responsible for implementation of a KM strategy.
• I don’t want to say that the IT department should do that, but I believe that they must provide us with systems
that allows to capture and share knowledge and experiences. I would suggest that there should be one driver
from EXCO, who acts as a champion. His or her role should be to drive the EXCO members to ensure that the
knowledge capturing processes are in place and working effectively.
• I think we would not like to think of an individual as having prime responsibility for capturing knowledge, but
rather a process set up to collect information, knowledge and experiences, which is managed and driven by a
champion.
• One can easily say the human resources (HR) department, but another answer would be all of us. Ideally there
should be an established system or process that would allow people to continuously capture new knowledge
and experiences. However, there should be a structure in place to manage the process. My view would be that
all managers and supervisors in the company should manage this process, and an overseer from EXCO should
be appointed.
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Question: Has the company drawn up its knowledge requirement plan for the next 3-5 years?
• No, we have never discussed that.
• I think so, I don’t know!
• No, I don’t think we have done that from a company perspective. There are disciplines like Metallurgy where
they have started with such a process.
• Certainly from a corporate perspective there is no coherent plan. We have just started this process by
appointing a champion who is working closely with our DeBeers counterparts to develop a plan.
• No, I am not aware of any KM initiatives except a recent road show by people from DeBeers who came in to
introduce the concept to us, and DeBeers’ plan.
• I don’t think so, but KM is something that we have just started thinking about. However, I can say that we have
intuitively had such plans, but not formalised them through a systematic process.
There is no plan in place.
However, the company has
started looking at
implementing a KM
strategy and as part of that
process, a knowledge
requirement plan will be
drawn up.
Question: How will the business benefit by KM implementation?
• Implementation of KM would ensure that what people know is, as far as is possible captured into the
“organisational memory” for use even long after the person is no longer employed by the company.
• When we start focussing on KM systematically, I think we will begin to learn from other people, within
Debswana, from DeBeers and last but not least from others outside the diamond mining business. I think in this
way we will eliminate some of the mistakes we frequently make and avoid “reinventing the wheel”.
The EXCO members
believe that KM
implementation will result
in productivity
improvements through:
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• We will be in a position to access best practices in a systematic manner.
• We will be able to leverage the “corporate memory” and be able to do things better by learning from mistakes.
The organisation has repeated similar mistakes in its different operations many times before, a sign that we are
not learning. KM should assist us in resolving this problem.
• KM will make us question the way we do things, and hopefully take us “back to basics.” If this happens, we
will begin to assess what is adding value and what is not. Rather than spending 80% of our time doing work
that adds 20% value to our business, we will use the knowledge that we have to reverse this trend. I believe that
by doing this, employees in general would start thinking more strategically about the work that they do and the
value that it adds.
• Cutting down on mistakes, leveraging best practices and maximising what our employees know will certainly
result in improved productivity, and ultimately this should show a positive improvement on our bottom line.
• Reduction in mistakes
• No “reinvention of the
wheel.”
• Access to best practices
with the company and
from outside.
• Focus on value-adding
work.
Question: What are the barriers to implementation of KM strategies?
• Employees may not buy-into the process because they don’t see how KM will benefit them.
• Because knowledge is seen as power, some employees may not want to share it for fear of losing competitive
advantage when it comes to promotions, and rewards and recognition.
• Employees fearful that KM may be one of the initiatives that may lead to job losses.
• Fear by employees that KM will increase workload, and hence make their jobs more difficult.
The EXCO members see
key barriers as:
• Silo-type organisational
structures
• Poor employee buy-in
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• Managers may not give KM full support because they don’t see where it will add value.
• Our organisational culture encourages people to work in silos, and this makes information sharing difficult
though not impossible. I believe that previous and some current heads of department have created a situation
where departments compete destructively, to prove that they are better than others.
• A lot of people have always claimed to know more than us. These people may become fearful of opening up
and exposing themselves to scrutiny in a knowledge-sharing environment. This feeling of vulnerability may
become a hindrance to KM implementation.
• I think the “entitlement mentality” would be a significant barrier. A lot of people in this company would not do
anything without being promised a reward or incentive.
• I think that there are people who come into this organisation to maximise their stay. These people would want
to share as little knowledge as possible to maximise that staying power, almost like making themselves
“indispensable”. I see this as a potential barrier to KM implementation.
• Time constraints will become a significant factor for many people. People are already tied up in the balanced
scorecard process, and it may become very difficult to implement KM at this stage using the same resources.
• Over the last 12 months we have seen a proliferation of HR initiatives; balanced scorecard, performance
management and leadership supply, all requiring top priority implementation. I am not sure if people are ready
to receive KM with “open arms” at this point.
due to:
• Fear of loss of
knowledge, and
therefore power.
• Increased workload
• “Change fatigue”
• Lack of incentives:
“What’s in it for
me”
• KM being seen as
an initiative that
would potentially
lead to job losses
• Inadequate
understanding of
where KM adds
value
• Time constraints
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Question: How is knowledge captured in the organisation?
• I believe we do it through writing of reports and archiving these in isolated libraries across the company. I must
say though that this inadequate because in general people don’t know about the existence of such reports and
further, they are not easy to access. The KM strategy currently being developed should assist in clarifying for
us the best way of doing this.
• There is no structured way of capturing knowledge currently. Reports are usually written up for work done in
the company, but these disappear in the system and their value is never realised.
• We do a lot of projects in this company, and the people that are involved always know more about the
achievements and failures of these initiatives. However, very little if any of that knowledge is captured
systematically for future use. I have been with the company for about 10 years now, and I don’t remember an
occasion where we had to change a decision for a project based on findings or results from post-completion
audits of previous projects.
• We have an ideas and suggestions scheme. Through this scheme, we capture employees’ knowledge, ideas and
experiences. Although this is one good way of capturing knowledge, it is a small, limited area within a wide
field of KM.
• The metallurgy discipline runs an electronic knowledge asset called the “knowledge-exchange” system. This
system was developed to capture and share knowledge within the De Beers group of companies. People who
are experts in various subject matters are posted on the “exchange” and can be contacted by all metallurgists.
EXCO members believe
that knowledge capturing
happens in an unstructured
way. They see knowledge
capture happening through:
• Reports
• Project work
• Ideas and suggestions
scheme
• Electronic knowledge
assets
• Written policies and
procedures
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Topics of interest are also posted for sharing and further development through dialogue and conversation.
• We try and capture knowledge in written policies and procedures.
Question: How is knowledge shared in the organisation?
• We distribute reports to the relevant people as part of sharing. We also do presentations, train people and
communicate with employees regularly on various issues. There are forums across the organisation such Green
Areas, cross-functional technical and management sessions. Through these sessions information, experiences
and knowledge are shared.
• We share knowledge through our intranets and e-mail. I need to point out though that these are not effectively
used at the moment.
• Because we don’t capture it properly, we also don’t share it very well. We send out a lot of information to
people through e-mail, in most cases “over-loading” them with confusing and unnecessary detail.
• The company also trains its employees extensively. Through such training information and knowledge are
exchanged.
• Knowledge is shared through mentoring. We have a formal mentoring system for new graduates coming into
the organisation. I think mentoring should be extended to the managers in the organisation. This would enable
valuable transfer of knowledge from more experienced senior managers to future leaders of the organisation.
EXCO members believe
that knowledge sharing
happens through:
• Intranets
• “Green Areas”
• Cross-functional
information sharing
sessions
• Training sessions
• Presentations
• Mentoring
However, they see these
deficiencies in the way
knowledge is shared
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through these systems.
Question: Does the organisation have a culture that motivates employees to acquire and share knowledge? Please elaborate?
• Yes, to some degree. We have an ideas and suggestions scheme that is supported by good incentives aimed at
promoting sharing of knowledge.
• To acquire knowledge, yes but to share, I am afraid no. I have in Botswana for over 5 years now, and what I see
is that everyone gets trained and developed fully, but they then hang-on to that knowledge instead of sharing it
with others. I guess it is that old cliché of knowledge being seen as power.
• To some extent yes. I think as an organisation we have probably been less afraid of experimentation than other
organisations, may because we are financially secure enough to do that without “wheels falling off.” So there is
some tolerance of risk and failure, which allows our employees to feel, protected enough to experiment.
• I don’t think we have at the moment, an organisational culture that is at the level required to fully support KM,
as I think it should be. We have in the past had a performance culture that promoted competitiveness amongst
individuals, and was not fostering a spirit of sharing and team-focussed action. We recently introduced
competency-based performance, which is advocating for the development of individuals to high levels of
competency. This in my view again reinforces what we did in the past. It emphasises the knowledge capturing
and not the sharing aspect.
• I must be very honest, I don’t think so yet. I think there are signs that we are doing something about the culture.
In general the EXCO
members believe that the
culture is not yet conducive
for motivating employees
to acquire and share
knowledge. The key
concern raised is that the
culture promotes
individualism and is seen to
be encouraging the
“knowledge is power”
concept. They however,
point to evidence that the
culture is changing for the
better, and cite the
following as examples.
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The land is cultivated, it has been prepared, but the seeds must still grow. We are setting out schemes that will
encourage high performance, innovation and reward people appropriately.
• Ideas and suggestions
scheme
• Acceptance of risk
taking and
experimentation, and
tolerance of failure.
Question: What role does organisational culture play in enabling successful implementation of KM?
• I think it is important that the culture has to be right. Organisational culture should of a nature that make people
comfortable enough to want to share knowledge. The culture that we have at the moment does not make it
difficult for that to happen.
• I believe that culture probably plays the biggest role in successful implementation of KM. Culture determines
the effectiveness of our employees in their daily jobs and interactions. It is important to have in place an
effective communication system, transparency, a succession planning system that is perceived to be fair by all
staff and leadership that is seen to provide the work force with effective direction.
• Culture enables learning to happen. If employees are not allowed to question and challenge the status quo, then
learning will be affected. Additionally, if employees want to apply their knowledge, but are fearful of
experimenting and taking risks, then the culture is not enabling successful implementation of KM. To a large
EXCO members believe
that organisational culture
plays a vital role in
enabling successful
implementation of KM.
They all emphasise the role
of management in creating
a culture that is supportive
to KM. According to them,
the culture should:
• Support risk taking and
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degree I think we allow for experimentation and risk-taking to happen. I am not sure that many senior managers
open themselves up to subordinates for their views and assumptions to be challenged. I see this as a potential
culture problem, which could threaten successful implementation of KM.
• Culture plays a vital role, and my view is that for KM to be successful, senior managers must own it and drive
it with the rest of the employees. Ultimately, it is leadership that determines culture and the role that it will play
in facilitating KM implementation.
• Culture will be vital because people must be made aware of what the advantages of KM are before they can
buy-in. If we don'’ make a conscious attempt to change the culture to support KM, chances of successful
implementation will reduce. Leadership is therefore essential in this context.
• Culture change starts with your management. If management is not positive about KM, nothing will happen.
They must “live” and “preach” KM if successful implementation is to be realised.
NB: Virtually all of the EXCO members, awarded current culture a rating of 5 on a scale of 1-10 when asked the
following question:
On a scale of 1-10, where would you rate the current organisational culture’s ability to support successful
implementation of a KM strategy?
experimentation.
• Support learning
• Support sharing
• Encourage transparency
through open
communication
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Question: What is the role of information technology in enabling successful implementation of KM?
• I see the role of technology as an enabler which, allows for knowledge to be captured, manipulated and
retrieved easily and quickly.
• Information technology should be seen as a driver for implementing KM. Our ability to effectively capture and
share knowledge is dependent on our technological capability. I believe that we have the infrastructure in place,
but need to have an integrated technology platform that will enable us and our partners in De Beers and
Namdeb to share knowledge.
• We are a technology-driven company, and have a diverse range of technologies from our mining and treatment
operations to information technology. Just what type of technology KM is going to need, I am not very sure.
However, my view is that KM may require a rationalisation of our existing internet, intranet and other web-
based technologies to come up with an appropriate platform for capturing our employees’ knowledge, ideas and
experiences, whilst allowing for easy retrieval and use by everyone in the organisation.
Technology is viewed as an
enabler that facilitates
capturing, storage and
sharing of information or
knowledge. The EXCO
members give examples of
the internet, intranets, e-
mail and bulletin boards as
typical technologies for use
in KM.
Question: Give examples of typical information technologies required for KM to be successful?
Examples include communication technologies such as internet, intranet, e-mail and bulletin boards.
See comments above.
Question: What do you believe is an appropriate measure to assess KM implementation?
• This is a difficult question. I would say that it is not easy to measure the contribution of KM to the financial EXCO members believe
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bottom line in the short term. The best measures may not be output based, but those based on process activities.
These would typically include such measures as “number of hits on the web site”, “number of ideas and
suggestions submitted”, “number of ideas implemented”, etc.
• The balanced scorecard approach should be used to measure implementation success. There may be difficulty
in measuring financial performance, but it should be easy to measure knowledge capturing and sharing
activities from people and internal process perspectives of the scorecard. People measures may look at training
and development issues, mentoring, ideas and suggestions tendered, and team based project successes. Internal
process measures may look at efficiency and productivity improvements. The “number of successful business
partnerships” developed through knowledge exchanges could be one measure on the “business partners and
community” perspective.
that measuring KM
contribution to the financial
performance of the
company may not be so
obvious especially in the
short term. However, they
view the use of the
balanced scorecard
approach as an effective
way of tracking KM
implementation
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APPENDIX 5: PATTERSON GRADING SYSTEM AT DEBSWANA
Patterson
Band
Description
E-Upper
E-Lower
Executive management: Formulate corporate and operational strategies
(long term planning). Provide direction and support in implementation of
business plans.
D-Upper
D-Lower
Implement business plans, and are involved in short- to medium-term
planning.
In general D-Lower level employees are responsible for implementing
operational plans.
C-Upper
C-Lower
This level of employees is responsible for providing supervisory support to
shop floor employees who “do the work”, and includes Plant, Maintenance,
Pit, Purchasing, and Projects supervisors.
In general employees at this level “do the work”. They generally have
Ordinary Level (O-level) education, and have job-specific training. These
are skilled workers and include artisans, plant and machine operators, IT
assistants, etc.
B-Upper
B-Lower
Employees in this level “do most of the field-type work”. They generally
have education, which is lower than O-level, and belong to the semi-skilled
category of employees. These include field and machine operators, clerks,
line manager secretaries, drivers, etc.
The B-Lower level is a mix of semi-skilled and unskilled employees. In
general they do all fieldwork. They include maintenance helpers, first-line
plant operators, etc.
A-Upper
A-Lower
Employees at this level are in general have low level or no education, and
are unskilled. These include cleaners, gardeners, etc.
Note: “Upper” implies a higher level of responsibility than “Lower” in each band, and commands higher salary.
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APPENDIX 6: BASIC DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
The following table is a summary of the basic descriptive statistics for individual
questions, as well as each business enabler and the overall readiness variable.
Valid N Mean Median Min Max Var. Std.
Dev. Standard
Error Skewness
Q1.1 184 3.6413 4 1 5 1.0291 1.0144 0.0748 -0.9147 Q1.2 184 3.2446 4 1 5 0.9726 0.9862 0.0727 -0.3702 Q1.3 184 2.9239 3 1 5 0.9887 0.9943 0.0733 0.0527 Q1.4 184 2.3696 2 1 5 0.8463 0.9199 0.0678 0.2626 Q1.5 184 2.7446 3 1 5 0.9016 0.9495 0.0700 0.1065 Q1.6 184 2.5815 2 1 5 1.0097 1.0048 0.0741 0.3292 Q1.7 184 3.6250 4 1 5 0.7384 0.8593 0.0633 -0.9689 Q1.8 184 2.6413 2 1 5 0.9745 0.9871 0.0728 0.2549 Q1.9 184 4.3424 4 2 5 0.4013 0.6334 0.0467 -0.8218 Q1.10 184 4.4402 4 2 5 0.3461 0.5883 0.0434 -0.8234 Q1.11 184 3.6467 4 1 5 0.8090 0.8994 0.0663 -0.6074 Q1.12 184 2.8533 3 1 5 1.1423 1.0688 0.0788 0.3512 Q1.13 184 2.8152 3 1 5 1.1788 1.0857 0.0800 0.0636 Q1.14 184 2.5924 2 1 5 1.2701 1.1270 0.0831 0.3693 Q2.1 184 3.9239 4 1 5 0.5734 0.7572 0.0558 -0.8647 Q2.2 184 2.8859 3 1 5 1.2164 1.1029 0.0813 0.2532 Q2.3 184 3.1522 3 1 5 0.9057 0.9517 0.0702 -0.1174 Q2.4 184 3.5598 4 1 5 0.8707 0.9331 0.0688 -0.8082 Q2.5 184 3.1576 3 1 5 0.8985 0.9479 0.0699 -0.3209 Q2.6 184 3.5924 4 1 5 0.5488 0.7408 0.0546 -1.1378 Q2.7 184 3.5707 4 1 5 0.7600 0.8718 0.0643 -0.7445 Q2.8 184 2.8043 3 1 5 1.0216 1.0108 0.0745 0.2414 Q2.9 184 2.7391 3 1 5 1.1775 1.0851 0.0800 0.0688 Q2.10 184 3.4565 4 1 5 0.7741 0.8798 0.0649 -0.5963 Q2.11 184 3.2065 3 1 5 0.8642 0.9296 0.0685 -0.4236 Q2.12 184 2.5707 2 1 4 0.9130 0.9555 0.0704 0.1949 Q2.13 184 2.7065 3 1 5 1.0500 1.0247 0.0755 0.1532 Q2.14 184 3.0272 3 1 5 0.9774 0.9886 0.0729 0.0481 Q2.15 184 3.0326 3 1 5 1.0153 1.0076 0.0743 -0.1630 Q2.16 184 3.2065 3 1 5 1.1593 1.0767 0.0794 -0.0224 Q2.17 184 2.9674 3 1 5 1.0153 1.0076 0.0743 -0.0962 Q2.18 184 2.6359 2 1 5 1.2055 1.0979 0.0809 0.1622 Q2.19 184 3.1793 3 1 5 0.9677 0.9837 0.0725 -0.5417
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Q2.20 184 2.8641 3 1 5 1.0689 1.0339 0.0762 0.0659 Q2.21 184 3.6630 4 1 5 0.6181 0.7862 0.0580 -1.0985 Q2.22 184 3.1413 3 1 5 0.8324 0.9124 0.0673 -0.2407 Q3.1 184 2.9837 3 1 5 1.1309 1.0634 0.0784 -0.2980 Q3.2 184 2.8533 3 1 5 1.0221 1.0110 0.0745 -0.0218 Q3.3 184 3.7337 4 1 5 0.6227 0.7891 0.0582 -1.3097 Q3.4 184 3.6902 4 1 5 0.6959 0.8342 0.0615 -0.7346 Q3.5 184 3.5489 4 1 5 0.8938 0.9454 0.0697 -0.5150 Q4.1 184 3.1196 3 1 5 0.8709 0.9332 0.0688 -0.2004 Q4.2 184 3.3804 4 1 5 0.8927 0.9448 0.0697 -0.5147 Q4.3 184 3.8152 4 1 5 0.7088 0.8419 0.0621 -0.6936 Q4.4 184 2.8043 3 1 5 1.1528 1.0737 0.0792 0.0500 Q4.5 184 3.0924 3 1 5 0.9696 0.9847 0.0726 -0.2912 Q4.6 184 4.0978 4 1 5 0.6133 0.7832 0.0577 -0.9329 Q4.7 184 4.1848 4 1 5 0.5668 0.7528 0.0555 -1.0184 Q5.1 184 2.8098 3 1 5 1.5429 1.2421 0.0916 -0.0306 Q5.2 184 3.7283 4 1 5 1.0842 1.0413 0.0768 -1.0793 Q5.3 184 3.8696 4 1 5 0.5840 0.7642 0.0563 -1.0370 Q5.4 184 3.0598 3 1 5 1.1603 1.0772 0.0794 -0.2790 Q5.5 184 2.6304 3 1 5 0.9556 0.9775 0.0721 0.2316 Q5.6 184 2.9620 3 1 5 1.0969 1.0473 0.0772 -0.0966 Q5.7 184 3.2391 4 1 5 1.0791 1.0388 0.0766 -0.3755 Q5.8 184 2.6196 2 1 5 1.0895 1.0438 0.0769 0.2899 Q5.9 184 3.5652 4 1 5 0.8700 0.9328 0.0688 -0.9476 Q5.10 184 3.7935 4 1 5 0.6456 0.8035 0.0592 -0.8857 Q5.11 184 4.0924 4 1 5 0.5324 0.7297 0.0538 -0.8270 Q5.12 184 3.6739 4 1 5 0.8220 0.9067 0.0668 -0.7298
People and Process Management 184 3.1759 3 2 4 0.1728 0.4157 0.0306 0.0157
Organisational Culture and Structure 184 3.1383 3 2 4 0.2175 0.4663 0.0344 -0.1120
Performance Measurement 184 3.3620 3 2 5 0.3703 0.6086 0.0449 -0.4077
Organisational Strategy and Planning 184 3.4992 4 2 5 0.2761 0.5255 0.0387 -0.1750
Information Management and Technology 184 3.3370 3 1 4 0.2828 0.5318 0.0392 -0.5030
Overall Readiness 184 3.3025 3 2 4 0.1646 0.4057 0.0299 -0.1889
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APPENDIX 7: RESULTS OF t-TESTS
The following table is a summary of the t-test. This involved testing the means of
individual questions, as well as for each business enabler and the overall readiness
variable against reference constant of 3.0.
Mean Std.Dev. N Std.Err. t-value df p Q1.1 3.64 1.01 184 0.0748 8.58 183 0.0000 Q1.2 3.24 0.99 184 0.0727 3.36 183 0.0009 Q1.3 2.92 0.99 184 0.0733 -1.04 183 0.3007 Q1.4 2.37 0.92 184 0.0678 -9.30 183 0.0000 Q1.5 2.74 0.95 184 0.0700 -3.65 183 0.0003 Q1.6 2.58 1.00 184 0.0741 -5.65 183 0.0000 Q1.7 3.62 0.86 184 0.0633 9.87 183 0.0000 Q1.8 2.64 0.99 184 0.0728 -4.93 183 0.0000 Q1.9 4.34 0.63 184 0.0467 28.75 183 0.0000 Q1.10 4.44 0.59 184 0.0434 33.21 183 0.0000 Q1.11 3.65 0.90 184 0.0663 9.75 183 0.0000 Q1.12 2.85 1.07 184 0.0788 -1.86 183 0.0642 Q1.13 2.82 1.09 184 0.0800 -2.31 183 0.0221 Q1.14 2.59 1.13 184 0.0831 -4.91 183 0.0000 Q2.1 3.92 0.76 184 0.0558 16.55 183 0.0000 Q2.2 2.89 1.10 184 0.0813 -1.40 183 0.1621 Q2.3 3.15 0.95 184 0.0702 2.17 183 0.0314 Q2.4 3.56 0.93 184 0.0688 8.14 183 0.0000 Q2.5 3.16 0.95 184 0.0699 2.26 183 0.0253 Q2.6 3.59 0.74 184 0.0546 10.85 183 0.0000 Q2.7 3.57 0.87 184 0.0643 8.88 183 0.0000 Q2.8 2.80 1.01 184 0.0745 -2.63 183 0.0094 Q2.9 2.74 1.09 184 0.0800 -3.26 183 0.0013 Q2.10 3.46 0.88 184 0.0649 7.04 183 0.0000 Q2.11 3.21 0.93 184 0.0685 3.01 183 0.0029 Q2.12 2.57 0.96 184 0.0704 -6.10 183 0.0000 Q2.13 2.71 1.02 184 0.0755 -3.88 183 0.0001 Q2.14 3.03 0.99 184 0.0729 0.37 183 0.7097 Q2.15 3.03 1.01 184 0.0743 0.44 183 0.6612 Q2.16 3.21 1.08 184 0.0794 2.60 183 0.0100 Q2.17 2.97 1.01 184 0.0743 -0.44 183 0.6612 Q2.18 2.64 1.10 184 0.0809 -4.50 183 0.0000
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Q2.19 3.18 0.98 184 0.0725 2.47 183 0.0143 Q2.20 2.86 1.03 184 0.0762 -1.78 183 0.0763 Q2.21 3.66 0.79 184 0.0580 11.44 183 0.0000 Q2.22 3.14 0.91 184 0.0673 2.10 183 0.0370 Q3.1 2.98 1.06 184 0.0784 -0.21 183 0.8355 Q3.2 2.85 1.01 184 0.0745 -1.97 183 0.0505 Q3.3 3.73 0.79 184 0.0582 12.61 183 0.0000 Q3.4 3.69 0.83 184 0.0615 11.22 183 0.0000 Q3.5 3.55 0.95 184 0.0697 7.88 183 0.0000 Q4.1 3.12 0.93 184 0.0688 1.74 183 0.0839 Q4.2 3.38 0.94 184 0.0697 5.46 183 0.0000 Q4.3 3.82 0.84 184 0.0621 13.13 183 0.0000 Q4.4 2.80 1.07 184 0.0792 -2.47 183 0.0144 Q4.5 3.09 0.98 184 0.0726 1.27 183 0.2047 Q4.6 4.10 0.78 184 0.0577 19.01 183 0.0000 Q4.7 4.18 0.75 184 0.0555 21.35 183 0.0000 Q5.1 2.81 1.24 184 0.0916 -2.08 183 0.0392 Q5.2 3.73 1.04 184 0.0768 9.49 183 0.0000 Q5.3 3.87 0.76 184 0.0563 15.44 183 0.0000 Q5.4 3.06 1.08 184 0.0794 0.75 183 0.4525 Q5.5 2.63 0.98 184 0.0721 -5.13 183 0.0000 Q5.6 2.96 1.05 184 0.0772 -0.49 183 0.6228 Q5.7 3.24 1.04 184 0.0766 3.12 183 0.0021 Q5.8 2.62 1.04 184 0.0769 -4.94 183 0.0000 Q5.9 3.57 0.93 184 0.0688 8.22 183 0.0000 Q5.10 3.79 0.80 184 0.0592 13.40 183 0.0000 Q5.11 4.09 0.73 184 0.0538 20.31 183 0.0000 Q5.12 3.67 0.91 184 0.0668 10.08 183 0.0000
People and Process Management 3.18 0.42 184 0.0306 5.74 183 0.0000
Organisational Culture and Structure 3.14 0.47 184 0.0344 4.02 183 0.0001
Performance Measurement 3.36 0.61 184 0.0449 8.07 183 0.0000
Organisational Strategy and Planning 3.50 0.53 184 0.0387 12.89 183 0.0000
Information Management and Technology 3.34 0.53 184 0.0392 8.59 183 0.0000
Overall Readiness 3.30 0.41 184 0.0299 10.11 183 0.0000
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APPENDIX 8: CATEGORISED BOX-AND-WHISKER PLOTS FOR
INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS FOR EACH BUSINESS ENABLER
Mean ±SE
±1.96*SE Q1.1Q1.3
Q1.5Q1.7
Q1.9Q1.11
Q1.132.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
Mean ±SE
±1.96*SE Q2.1Q2.3
Q2.5Q2.7
Q2.9Q2.11
Q2.13Q2.15
Q2.17Q2.19
Q2.212.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
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Mean ±SE
±1.96*SE Q3.1 Q3.2 Q3.3 Q3.4 Q3.5
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Mean ±SE
±1.96*SE Q4.1 Q4.2 Q4.3 Q4.4 Q4.5 Q4.6 Q4.7
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
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Mean ±SE
±1.96*SE Q5.1Q5.2
Q5.3Q5.4
Q5.5Q5.6
Q5.7Q5.8
Q5.9Q5.10
Q5.11Q5.12
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
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APPENDIX 9: FACTOR ANALYSIS RESULTS
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A9.1: Overall Factor Analysis
Table A9.1.1: Factor Loadings (Varimax normalized) Extraction: Principal components; (Marked loadings are > .700000)
Factor 1
Factor 2
Factor 3
Factor4
Factor5
Factor6
Factor7
Factor8
Factor9
Factor 10
Factor11
Factor12
Factor13
Factor14
Factor15
Factor16
Factor17
Q1.1 0.0869 0.1531 0.1702 0.1544 0.0583 -0.1604 0.0894 -0.0781 0.0215 -0.0173 0.2731 0.0605 0.5604 0.0433 0.1153 -0.1404 0.1896 Q1.2 0.1532 -0.0035 -0.0485 0.2170 -0.1221 0.0738 0.0425 0.0505 0.0522 0.1859 0.4725 0.0848 0.1864 0.4272 0.0373 0.3569 0.1111 Q1.3 0.4676 0.0697 0.1487 0.3040 0.0464 -0.0833 0.0312 -0.0509 0.1092 -0.0831 0.5408 -0.0299 -0.0051 0.1712 0.0487 0.1269 0.0380 Q1.4 0.1843 -0.1005 0.0211 0.0058 0.1705 -0.1428 0.0773 -0.1144 0.0179 0.7268 0.0708 0.0847 0.0194 0.0567 0.1436 -0.1201 0.0698 Q1.5 0.2556 0.1750 0.0850 0.0676 -0.0405 -0.1796 0.0952 -0.0434 -0.0625 0.7200 0.1813 -0.0285 0.0050 0.0958 0.0903 0.1671 0.0822 Q1.6 0.3492 0.0583 0.0462 0.1123 0.1559 0.0764 0.0913 0.0088 -0.1276 0.2798 0.5330 0.1453 0.1638 0.1045 0.1217 -0.1259 -0.0639Q1.7 0.5267 -0.1515 0.1170 0.0678 0.0976 0.0259 0.2192 0.0526 0.0904 0.1692 0.1880 0.1008 0.3006 -0.2553 0.2228 -0.0214 0.1461 Q1.8 0.1270 -0.0569 0.0691 0.1265 0.1578 -0.0063 0.1361 0.0183 0.0628 0.0882 0.0333 0.1447 0.0976 0.8075 0.0336 -0.0207 0.0459 Q1.9 0.0316 0.1381 0.1080 -0.0302 0.0203 0.7596 0.1709 0.0705 -0.1033 -0.0723 -0.0453 -0.0490 -0.0673 0.0466 0.0673 -0.1336 0.0142 Q1.10 -0.0139 0.1777 0.0237 -0.0277 0.0937 0.7797 -0.0511 -0.0229 0.1248 -0.1800 0.0859 -0.0403 0.1184 -0.0162 -0.0603 0.0709 0.0150 Q1.11 0.0609 -0.1637 -0.0203 0.0311 -0.0446 0.2549 0.1423 0.2567 -0.0035 0.4723 0.2853 0.1042 0.0565 -0.0118 0.3800 0.0838 -0.1707Q1.12 0.0884 -0.0904 -0.0396 0.1383 0.7592 0.1993 0.0589 -0.1999 0.0183 -0.0157 0.0510 -0.0553 -0.0222 0.0596 -0.0543 -0.0411 -0.0712Q1.13 0.1705 -0.1989 -0.1529 -0.0342 0.1967 -0.0675 0.5986 0.0083 0.1082 0.0108 -0.1067 0.1574 0.0625 0.0271 0.1150 0.2552 0.0107 Q1.14 -0.0903 -0.1310 -0.0644 -0.0481 0.0194 -0.0301 0.0365 0.0971 -0.8339 0.0429 -0.0640 0.0320 -0.0403 -0.0470 0.0219 -0.0181 -0.0423Q2.1 -0.1711 -0.0599 -0.1344 0.0096 0.1722 0.4689 0.0524 -0.1170 0.0797 0.0588 0.2088 0.0796 0.2528 -0.0211 -0.2356 0.0665 0.2621 Q2.2 -0.1604 -0.2686 -0.2338 0.1090 0.1075 0.0932 0.0181 -0.1428 -0.0983 0.0027 -0.3561 0.0629 0.2781 -0.1180 -0.4678 0.1290 -0.1294
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Q2.3 0.6504 0.0370 0.1382 0.0294 0.0236 0.0188 0.0427 -0.1255 0.0697 -0.1729 0.1485 0.0515 0.2093 0.2023 0.0686 0.1645 0.0674 Q2.4 0.2066 -0.1466 0.0174 0.1077 -0.0134 0.1824 0.0640 0.0652 0.1983 0.2748 0.4552 0.1380 0.2342 -0.2222 0.3831 -0.2091 0.1221 Q2.5 0.1844 0.0091 0.0935 0.0076 0.0596 0.0657 -0.0354 -0.0226 0.1255 0.1434 0.6884 0.2715 0.1989 -0.0390 0.1724 -0.0263 -0.0005Q2.6 -0.0158 0.0460 0.1299 0.0772 0.1466 -0.0272 -0.0312 -0.7319 0.1294 0.1921 0.0092 -0.0357 0.0439 0.0592 0.1892 -0.0231 0.0008 Q2.7 0.7186 0.0321 0.1685 0.1276 0.0244 0.0625 0.1009 0.0360 0.0899 0.1672 0.0645 0.0616 0.0762 -0.0698 0.1939 -0.0855 0.0245 Q2.8 0.6795 0.1105 0.1570 0.1062 0.0226 0.0305 0.0710 -0.1039 0.0351 0.1418 0.2081 0.2983 0.1198 0.0406 0.0681 -0.0350 0.0231 Q2.9 0.3738 0.1968 0.1863 0.4918 -0.0233 0.0767 0.1887 -0.0357 -0.1514 -0.0186 0.4118 0.1657 0.0219 -0.0058 0.0434 0.0026 -0.0737Q2.10 0.0063 -0.1194 0.0130 0.7845 -0.0465 -0.0508 0.1075 -0.0159 0.0288 -0.0210 0.0783 0.0866 0.2861 0.0944 0.1412 -0.0815 0.2075 Q2.11 0.2192 0.1057 0.0192 0.7631 -0.1093 -0.0564 0.0226 -0.1107 0.0250 -0.0303 0.0118 0.1627 0.1621 0.0850 0.1415 0.0297 0.1808 Q2.12 0.4598 0.1224 0.1974 0.3362 -0.0314 -0.2243 0.0063 0.1134 -0.1077 0.1131 0.1059 0.1779 0.0061 0.2032 0.2223 0.0894 0.1590 Q2.13 0.2781 0.0505 0.1342 0.3051 -0.0726 -0.0942 0.1420 0.0104 -0.0756 -0.0310 0.2339 0.3392 0.0626 0.0315 0.3427 0.1413 0.2131 Q2.14 0.6534 0.0581 -0.0901 0.0831 0.0070 -0.0313 0.1003 0.1950 0.0836 0.1605 0.0596 0.0478 0.0368 0.0994 0.2138 -0.0465 0.1535 Q2.15 0.5956 -0.1025 0.1659 0.1097 0.0811 -0.0790 0.0648 0.3944 -0.1288 0.1980 0.0803 0.1095 0.0321 0.0659 0.1649 -0.0456 0.1729 Q2.16 -0.2198 -0.0000 -0.0374 -0.1358 -0.0023 0.0479 0.0224 0.0561 0.0386 -0.1606 -0.0892 0.0210 -0.0699 -0.0445 -0.7077 0.0181 0.0387 Q2.17 0.2464 0.0641 0.0608 0.0541 -0.0342 0.0057 0.2101 -0.1506 -0.0072 0.0232 0.0100 0.1510 0.1096 0.0430 0.7024 -0.0646 0.1213 Q2.18 0.2596 0.1723 0.1137 0.1772 0.0649 -0.1117 0.1664 0.0944 -0.0335 0.0809 0.2755 0.2241 -0.0644 -0.0894 0.5716 0.1922 0.0592 Q2.19 0.2377 0.0885 0.2260 0.2116 0.0127 -0.0420 -0.0264 0.4965 0.0906 0.1945 0.0414 0.0788 0.0806 0.2319 0.2783 -0.0336 0.0131 Q2.20 0.5180 0.1976 0.1318 0.2422 0.0356 0.0262 0.0879 0.0500 -0.1532 0.1850 0.3541 0.1774 0.0080 0.0655 0.3368 0.0852 0.0558 Q2.21 0.2353 -0.0906 0.0440 0.0840 -0.1176 0.1893 -0.2402 -0.0273 -0.0182 0.1046 0.0280 0.2037 -0.1253 0.1196 0.0121 -0.1689 0.5779 Q2.22 0.5047 -0.1161 0.0688 0.1793 -0.0070 0.0844 -0.0435 0.0275 0.0310 0.2150 0.1091 0.1862 -0.0262 -0.1117 0.4036 0.3848 0.1013 Q3.1 0.1828 0.0009 0.0447 0.1879 0.0204 -0.0663 0.0991 0.1063 0.0608 0.0050 0.1626 0.7996 0.0222 -0.0054 0.1336 -0.0848 0.0477 Q3.2 0.2414 0.1046 0.1142 0.1265 0.0777 0.0226 0.0359 -0.0360 -0.1268 0.0623 0.1215 0.7482 0.0804 0.1856 0.0987 0.0938 0.0843 Q3.3 0.1712 0.2766 -0.0185 0.1403 0.1757 0.1872 0.1734 0.0832 -0.1935 0.1319 0.0550 0.0391 0.1520 -0.1242 0.2613 -0.3505 0.2548
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Expl.Var 5.1391 2.3309 3.2965 3.3043 1.8317 2.2440 2.0584 1.4891 1.4214 2.2205 2.8816 2.3404 2.1779 1.4754 3.1512 1.2466 2.2123 Prp.Totl 0.0857 0.0388 0.0549 0.0551 0.0305 0.0374 0.0343 0.0248 0.0237 0.0370 0.0480 0.0390 0.0363 0.0246 0.0525 0.0208 0.0369
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Table A9.1.2: Eigenvalues Extraction: Principal components
Eigenvalues (Debswana results)Extraction: Principal components
ValueEigenvalue % Total
varianceCumulativeEigenvalue
Cumulative%
1234567891011121314151617
13.9415 23.2359 13.94152 23.235863.4313 5.7188 17.37277 28.954622.8928 4.8214 20.26562 33.776032.3458 3.9096 22.61137 37.685621.9938 3.3230 24.60519 41.008661.7788 2.9647 26.38401 43.973341.5985 2.6642 27.98256 46.637591.5858 2.6430 29.56836 49.280611.5314 2.5524 31.09979 51.832991.5023 2.5038 32.60208 54.336801.3436 2.2393 33.94564 56.576061.3000 2.1667 35.24568 58.742811.2166 2.0277 36.46231 60.770511.1796 1.9661 37.64196 62.736591.1099 1.8498 38.75182 64.586361.0574 1.7623 39.80918 66.348631.0123 1.6871 40.82143 68.03572
Figure A9.1.1: Scree Plot of Eigenvalues
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A9.2: Factor Analysis for each Business Enabler
Table A9.2.1: Loadings (Varimax normalized) for People and Process Management
Factor Loadings (Varimax normalized)Extraction: Principal components(Marked loadings are > .700000)
VariableFactor
1Factor
2Factor
3Factor
4Q1.1Q1.2Q1.3Q1.4Q1.5Q1.6Q1.7Q1.8Q1.9Q1.10Q1.11Q1.12Q1.13Q1.14Expl.VarPrp.Totl
0.1508 -0.0231 0.5530 -0.00930.3676 0.0425 0.6661 -0.02320.2320 0.0110 0.7200 0.03950.6640 -0.2455 -0.0148 0.23020.6708 -0.2615 0.1913 0.05850.5961 0.1089 0.3834 0.21340.5167 0.0768 0.3178 0.21800.0766 -0.1298 0.4154 0.44100.0768 0.8321 -0.0985 0.0346
-0.1165 0.8386 0.1254 0.02710.7581 0.2049 0.0457 -0.0971
-0.0176 0.2451 0.0229 0.77270.1984 -0.0870 -0.0202 0.59610.2957 -0.0352 -0.5393 -0.07722.4519 1.6722 2.0447 1.31590.1751 0.1194 0.1461 0.0940
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Table A9.2.2: Loadings (Varimax normalized) for Organisational Culture and Structure
Factor Loadings (Varimax normalized) (Debswana results)Extraction: Principal components(Marked loadings are > .700000)
VariableFactor
1Factor
2Factor
3Factor
4Factor
5Q2.1Q2.2Q2.3Q2.4Q2.5Q2.6Q2.7Q2.8Q2.9Q2.10Q2.11Q2.12Q2.13Q2.14Q2.15Q2.16Q2.17Q2.18Q2.19Q2.20Q2.21Q2.22Expl.VarPrp.Totl
-0.0681 0.0681 -0.3667 0.6868 -0.1094-0.1674 0.1158 -0.6795 -0.0014 -0.13410.7324 0.1072 0.0438 0.0163 -0.24120.2092 0.1323 0.4383 0.6534 0.04330.2728 0.0765 0.3348 0.7028 0.00040.0791 0.0871 0.1185 0.0696 -0.81260.7340 0.0991 0.2535 0.0825 0.00260.7453 0.1690 0.2083 0.1558 -0.12070.4220 0.5076 0.1801 0.2034 -0.01290.0333 0.8626 0.0326 0.1196 -0.00960.2051 0.8488 0.1046 0.0037 -0.08260.4812 0.4871 0.3225 -0.0866 0.22760.2906 0.5528 0.3977 0.1413 0.10080.6540 0.1015 0.2496 0.0623 0.18880.6511 0.1300 0.2268 0.0385 0.4063
-0.1476 -0.1704 -0.6996 0.0143 0.11950.2201 0.2167 0.6581 0.0558 -0.21320.2733 0.2565 0.6916 0.1836 0.06760.3431 0.2445 0.3141 0.0276 0.36820.6031 0.2853 0.4472 0.1649 0.04290.2955 0.1912 -0.0543 0.1972 0.20890.4841 0.2293 0.4099 0.1781 0.03454.1251 2.7633 3.3148 1.6528 1.28120.1875 0.1256 0.1507 0.0751 0.0582
Table A9.2.3: Loadings (Varimax normalized) for Performance Measurement
Factor Loadings
VariableFactor
1Factor
2Q3.1Q3.2Q3.3Q3.4Q3.5Expl.VarPrp.Totl
0.9169 0.07860.8896 0.19320.1658 0.5909
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Table A9.2.4: Loadings (Varimax normalized) for Organisational Strategy and Planning
Factor Loadings (Varimax normalized)Extraction: Principal components(Marked loadings are > .700000)
VariableFactor
1Factor
2Factor
3Q4.1Q4.2Q4.3Q4.4Q4.5Q4.6Q4.7Expl.VarPrp.Totl
0.1064 0.1046 0.89820.1531 0.1242 0.87050.5559 0.1428 0.29670.0452 0.8498 0.09240.0400 0.8400 0.12250.8071 0.0683 0.10880.8594 -0.0723 -0.00291.7374 1.4844 1.68790.2482 0.2121 0.2411
Table A9.2.5: Loadings (Varimax normalized) for Information Management and Technology
Factor Loadings (Varimax normalized) Extraction: Principal components(Marked loadings are > .700000)
VariableFactor
1Factor
2Factor
3Factor
4Q5.1Q5.2Q5.3Q5.4Q5.5Q5.6Q5.7Q5.8Q5.9Q5.10Q5.11Q5.12
0.1413 -0.0457 -0.0067 -0.84290.2269 0.7032 0.2227 -0.01060.2009 0.7116 0.2665 -0.06770.2287 0.1973 0.8240 0.00880.1518 0.1095 0.8915 0.04550.7398 0.0338 0.0939 -0.18980.6112 0.0862 0.3959 0.05670.4882 0.0298 0.3588 0.42800.7262 0.1161 0.1908 -0.06100.6440 0.3787 0.0684 0.1403
-0.0191 0.7493 -0.0660 0.20200.5158 0.3431 0.0283 0.4556
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APPENDIX 10: GROUPING VARIABLE SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES
(ANOVA) FOR INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS
Marked differences are significant at p < .05000
A10.1: Significant Differences between Operations
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.13
Operation{1}
M=2.9388{2}
M=2.7763{3}
M=1.9000Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.320111 0.0037680.320111 0.0155060.003768 0.015506
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.6
Operation{1}
M=3.4796{2}
M=3.7500{3}
M=3.5000Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.016772 0.9332400.016772 0.3118860.933240 0.311886
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.19
Operation{1}
M=3.3673{2}
M=2.9737{3}
M=2.9000Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.008503 0.1476100.008503 0.8212460.147610 0.821246
LSD Test; Variable: Q4.1
Operation{1}
M=3.2653{2}
M=2.9868{3}
M=2.7000Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.049914 0.0666710.049914 0.3567810.066671 0.356781
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.7
Operation{1}
M=3.4286{2}
M=3.0921{3}
M=2.5000Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.031575 0.0065080.031575 0.0849090.006508 0.084909
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LSD Test; Variable: Q5.8
Operation{1}
M=2.8469{2}
M=2.3421{3}
M=2.5000Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.001431 0.3069160.001431 0.6459390.306916 0.645939
LSD Test; Variable: IM&T
Operation{1}
M=3.4209{2}
M=3.2555{3}
M=3.1333Jwaneng {1}OLD Mines {2}Head Office {3}
0.041195 0.1015500.041195 0.4911810.101550 0.491181
A10.2: Significant Differences between Grades
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.1
Grade{1}
M=3.5682{2}
M=3.8649{3}
M=3.1818D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.060519 0.1053520.060519 0.0052670.105352 0.005267
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.2
Grade{1}
M=3.0568{2}
M=3.4189{3}
M=3.4091D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.019607 0.1313070.019607 0.9669340.131307 0.966934
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.3
Grade{1}
M=2.7500{2}
M=3.2027{3}
M=2.6818D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.003587 0.7690310.003587 0.0286890.769031 0.028689
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LSD Test; Variable: Q1.4
Grade{1}
M=2.2614{2}
M=2.3784{3}
M=2.7727D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.416568 0.0196170.416568 0.0763680.019617 0.076368
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.7
Grade{1}
M=3.4659{2}
M=3.7568{3}
M=3.8182D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.031366 0.0838170.031366 0.7663740.083817 0.766374
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.8
Grade{1}
M=2.3977{2}
M=2.9730{3}
M=2.5000D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000180 0.6532290.000180 0.0425110.653229 0.042511
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.11
Grade{1}
M=3.6136{2}
M=3.5541{3}
M=4.0909D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.671305 0.0254640.671305 0.0137670.025464 0.013767
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.12
Grade{1}
M=2.8068{2}
M=3.0135{3}
M=2.5000D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.218883 0.2271520.218883 0.0479950.227152 0.047995
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.3
Grade{1}
M=3.0000{2}
M=3.3919{3}
M=2.9545D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.008652 0.8388010.008652 0.0559160.838801 0.055916
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LSD Test; Variable: Q2.7
Grade{1}
M=3.3636{2}
M=3.7838{3}
M=3.6818D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.002084 0.1193280.002084 0.6231040.119328 0.623104
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.8
Grade{1}
M=2.5455{2}
M=3.0135{3}
M=3.1364D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.002943 0.0126590.002943 0.6079330.012659 0.607933
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.9
Grade{1}
M=2.5341{2}
M=3.0676{3}
M=2.4545D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.001615 0.7524590.001615 0.0178960.752459 0.017896
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.10
Grade{1}
M=3.2614{2}
M=3.7568{3}
M=3.2273D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000287 0.8664170.000287 0.0110310.866417 0.011031
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.11
Grade{1}
M=3.0000{2}
M=3.5135{3}
M=3.0000D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000384 1.0000000.000384 0.0198181.000000 0.019818
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.12
Grade{1}
M=2.3182{2}
M=2.9054{3}
M=2.4545D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000076 0.5344200.000076 0.0448380.534420 0.044838
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LSD Test; Variable: Q2.13
Grade{1}
M=2.5568{2}
M=2.9459{3}
M=2.5000D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.015638 0.8138740.015638 0.0709530.813874 0.070953
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.15
Grade{1}
M=2.8182{2}
M=3.2568{3}
M=3.1364D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.005573 0.1797310.005573 0.6175270.179731 0.617527
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.18
Grade{1}
M=2.4205{2}
M=2.8919{3}
M=2.6364D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.006301 0.4033590.006301 0.3318210.403359 0.331821
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.19
Grade{1}
M=2.9659{2}
M=3.4595{3}
M=3.0909D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.001345 0.5858830.001345 0.1159450.585883 0.115945
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.20
Grade{1}
M=2.6477{2}
M=3.1486{3}
M=2.7727D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.001981 0.6049010.001981 0.1277720.604901 0.127772
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.22
Grade{1}
M=2.9432{2}
M=3.3243{3}
M=3.3182D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.007739 0.0812200.007739 0.9775390.081220 0.977539
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LSD Test; Variable: Q3.1
Grade{1}
M=2.7614{2}
M=3.3378{3}
M=2.6818D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000482 0.7458660.000482 0.0093350.745866 0.009335
LSD Test; Variable: Q3.2
Grade{1}
M=2.6136{2}
M=3.2297{3}
M=2.5455D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000080 0.7678290.000080 0.0040350.767829 0.004035
LSD Test; Variable: Q3.5
Grade{1}
M=3.3182{2}
M=3.9189{3}
M=3.2273D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000036 0.6720940.000036 0.0018120.672094 0.001812
LSD Test; Variable: Q4.4
Grade{1}
M=2.5114{2}
M=3.1486{3}
M=2.8182D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000137 0.2161020.000137 0.1910550.216102 0.191055
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.4
Grade{1}
M=2.7841{2}
M=3.4459{3}
M=2.8636D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000074 0.7474260.000074 0.0215900.747426 0.021590
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.5 (DebswaMarked differences are significant
Grade{1}
M=2.4205{2}
M=2.9324{3}
M=2.4545D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000788 0.8805760.000788 0.0398510.880576 0.039851
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LSD Test; Variable: Q5.6
Grade{1}
M=2.8977{2}
M=3.2297{3}
M=2.3182D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.039236 0.0174660.039236 0.0002820.017466 0.000282
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.7
Grade{1}
M=3.0227{2}
M=3.6351{3}
M=2.7727D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000122 0.2902430.000122 0.0004230.290243 0.000423
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.8
Grade{1}
M=2.3864{2}
M=2.9189{3}
M=2.5455D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.001109 0.5131880.001109 0.1328590.513188 0.132859
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.10
Grade{1}
M=3.6591{2}
M=4.0135{3}
M=3.5909D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.004797 0.7166550.004797 0.0282470.716655 0.028247
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.12
Grade{1}
M=3.5341{2}
M=3.8919{3}
M=3.5000D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.011972 0.8730220.011972 0.0725820.873022 0.072582
LSD Test; Variable: P&PM
Grade{1}
M=3.0933{2}
M=3.2780{3}
M=3.1623D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.004680 0.4798190.004680 0.2455150.479819 0.245515
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Grade{1}
M=2.9933{2}
M=3.3170{3}
M=3.1178D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000007 0.2403550.000007 0.0659180.240355 0.065918
LSD Test; Variable: PM
Grade{1}
M=3.2182{2}
M=3.5973{3}
M=3.1455D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000052 0.5993080.000052 0.0015720.599308 0.001572
LSD Test; Variable: OS&P
Grade{1}
M=3.4123{2}
M=3.6120{3}
M=3.4675D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.015862 0.6565080.015862 0.2540120.656508 0.254012
LSD Test; Variable: IM&T
Grade{1}
M=3.2320{2}
M=3.5248{3}
M=3.1250D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000362 0.3804790.000362 0.0014990.380479 0.001499
LSD Test; Variable: Overall Read
Grade{1}
M=3.1898{2}
M=3.4658{3}
M=3.2036D Band {1}C Band {2}E band {3}
0.000010 0.8807130.000010 0.0055800.880713 0.005580
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A10.3: Significant Differences between Respondents of Varying Lengths of Organisational Service
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.1
Org service{1}
M=3.5932{2}
M=3.3846{3}
M=3.8679{4}
M=3.58704/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.381430 0.152415 0.9748820.381430 0.047163 0.4152880.152415 0.047163 0.1691470.974882 0.415288 0.169147
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.3
Org service{1}
M=2.7458{2}
M=2.8077{3}
M=2.9245{4}
M=3.21744/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.789766 0.339013 0.0159290.789766 0.621034 0.0918620.339013 0.621034 0.1419590.015929 0.091862 0.141959
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.5
Org service{1}
M=2.6949{2}
M=2.4231{3}
M=2.7547{4}
M=2.97834/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.221712 0.737618 0.1278640.221712 0.143106 0.0172920.737618 0.143106 0.2403770.127864 0.017292 0.240377
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.9
Org service{1}
M=2.4576{2}
M=2.7692{3}
M=2.7170{4}
M=3.10874/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.215847 0.200169 0.0022060.215847 0.838002 0.1959070.200169 0.838002 0.0698330.002206 0.195907 0.069833
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.10
Org service{1}
M=3.2203{2}
M=3.5000{3}
M=3.6415{4}
M=3.52174/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.173871 0.011371 0.0799510.173871 0.497900 0.9190140.011371 0.497900 0.4954730.079951 0.919014 0.495473
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LSD Test; Variable: Q2.11
Org service{1}
M=3.0169{2}
M=3.1154{3}
M=3.3962{4}
M=3.28264/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.651366 0.031381 0.1455130.651366 0.205880 0.4616580.031381 0.205880 0.5424490.145513 0.461658 0.542449
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.14
Org service{1}
M=2.8305{2}
M=3.0385{3}
M=3.3208{4}
M=2.93484/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.366813 0.008693 0.5878520.366813 0.228846 0.6657090.008693 0.228846 0.0513520.587852 0.665709 0.051352
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.16
Org service{1}
M=3.4237{2}
M=3.3077{3}
M=3.0000{4}
M=3.10874/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.645829 0.037946 0.1364820.645829 0.231689 0.4498010.037946 0.231689 0.6150730.136482 0.449801 0.615073
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.17
Org service{1}
M=2.7627{2}
M=2.7692{3}
M=3.2264{4}
M=3.04354/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.977844 0.014817 0.1534610.977844 0.056759 0.2631610.014817 0.056759 0.3631700.153461 0.263161 0.363170
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.18
Org service{1}
M=2.4068{2}
M=2.3077{3}
M=2.8113{4}
M=2.91304/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.696893 0.049096 0.0180920.696893 0.052790 0.0233780.049096 0.052790 0.6404480.018092 0.023378 0.640448
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LSD Test; Variable: Q2.20
Org service{1}
M=2.6271{2}
M=2.8462{3}
M=2.9623{4}
M=3.06524/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.366201 0.086415 0.0314390.366201 0.637419 0.3858820.086415 0.637419 0.6195180.031439 0.385882 0.619518
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.22
Org service{1}
M=2.9153{2}
M=3.0000{3}
M=3.3208{4}
M=3.30434/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.689681 0.018349 0.0292610.689681 0.138460 0.1699290.018349 0.138460 0.9280330.029261 0.169929 0.928033
LSD Test; Variable: Q3.1
Org service{1}
M=2.6949{2}
M=3.0000{3}
M=3.1887{4}
M=3.10874/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.219411 0.014025 0.0469660.219411 0.454651 0.6740780.014025 0.454651 0.7063060.046966 0.674078 0.706306
LSD Test; Variable: Q3.2
Org service{1}
M=2.5593{2}
M=3.0769{3}
M=2.8868{4}
M=3.06524/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.028508 0.084007 0.0105980.028508 0.426283 0.9618440.084007 0.426283 0.3751310.010598 0.961844 0.375131
LSD Test; Variable: Q4.4
Org service{1}
M=2.5763{2}
M=2.8462{3}
M=2.8679{4}
M=3.00004/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.285126 0.151321 0.0454580.285126 0.932339 0.5584000.151321 0.932339 0.5407400.045458 0.558400 0.540740
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LSD Test; Variable: Q5.1
Org service{1}
M=2.6610{2}
M=3.3462{3}
M=2.8302{4}
M=2.67394/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.019107 0.468627 0.9575770.019107 0.081684 0.0272540.468627 0.081684 0.5294410.957577 0.027254 0.529441
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.10
Org service{1}
M=3.8305{2}
M=3.5385{3}
M=3.9623{4}
M=3.69574/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.121454 0.383743 0.3909890.121454 0.027672 0.4227390.383743 0.027672 0.0987810.390989 0.422739 0.098781
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.12
Org service{1}
M=3.6780{2}
M=3.3462{3}
M=3.6226{4}
M=3.91304/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.117884 0.744916 0.1844810.117884 0.199691 0.0108160.744916 0.199691 0.1099460.184481 0.010816 0.109946
LSD Test; Variable: OC&S
Org service{1}
M=3.0393{2}
M=3.0699{3}
M=3.2376{4}
M=3.18974/10 {1}11/15 {2}> 15 {3}< 3 {4}
0.778567 0.024600 0.0997260.778567 0.131586 0.2922300.024600 0.131586 0.6081240.099726 0.292230 0.608124
A10.4: Significant Differences between Respondents of Varying Lengths in Current Position
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.4
Current Pos{1}
M=2.2442{2}
M=2.4179{3}
M=2.7619{4}
M=2.3000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.244532 0.020950 0.8550440.244532 0.133725 0.7037210.020950 0.133725 0.1896450.855044 0.703721 0.189645
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LSD Test; Variable: Q1.5
Current Pos{1}
M=2.7558{2}
M=2.8507{3}
M=2.6190{4}
M=2.2000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.538589 0.553098 0.0802130.538589 0.328492 0.0438180.553098 0.328492 0.2502460.080213 0.043818 0.250246
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.7
Current Pos{1}
M=3.6163{2}
M=3.6866{3}
M=3.7143{4}
M=3.1000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.615009 0.638715 0.0727670.615009 0.897141 0.0447660.638715 0.897141 0.0634660.072767 0.044766 0.063466
LSD Test; Variable: Q1.13
Current Pos{1}
M=2.6977{2}
M=2.8806{3}
M=3.2381{4}
M=2.5000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.299485 0.041030 0.5840820.299485 0.186836 0.2994300.041030 0.186836 0.0766470.584082 0.299430 0.076647
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.10
Current Pos{1}
M=3.4419{2}
M=3.3134{3}
M=4.0000{4}
M=3.4000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.362278 0.008584 0.8847180.362278 0.001726 0.7676270.008584 0.001726 0.0720020.884718 0.767627 0.072002
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.11
Current Pos{1}
M=3.1744{2}
M=3.1194{3}
M=3.7143{4}
M=3.0000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.713493 0.016696 0.5703160.713493 0.010356 0.7016940.016696 0.010356 0.0443450.570316 0.701694 0.044345
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LSD Test; Variable: Q2.12
Current Pos{1}
M=2.5233{2}
M=2.6119{3}
M=2.8571{4}
M=2.1000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.567898 0.150981 0.1845700.567898 0.303997 0.1141050.150981 0.303997 0.0397010.184570 0.114105 0.039701
LSD Test; Variable: Q2.14
Current Pos{1}
M=2.9186{2}
M=3.0597{3}
M=3.4286{4}
M=2.9000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.379983 0.034572 0.9549280.379983 0.135584 0.6326490.034572 0.135584 0.1637420.954928 0.632649 0.163742
LSD Test; Variable: Q4.5
Current Pos{1}
M=3.1279{2}
M=3.0299{3}
M=3.3810{4}
M=2.6000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.539986 0.290215 0.1086630.539986 0.153735 0.1973930.290215 0.153735 0.0395020.108663 0.197393 0.039502
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.1
Current Pos{1}
M=2.8023{2}
M=2.6418{3}
M=3.2857{4}
M=3.0000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.426754 0.110085 0.6329590.426754 0.038770 0.3940430.110085 0.038770 0.5484150.632959 0.394043 0.548415
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.6
Current Pos{1}
M=2.7558{2}
M=3.1493{3}
M=3.1429{4}
M=3.1000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.021100 0.127217 0.3221990.021100 0.980364 0.8888150.127217 0.980364 0.9145230.322199 0.888815 0.914523
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LSD Test; Variable: Q5.9
Current Pos{1}
M=3.4535{2}
M=3.8060{3}
M=3.4286{4}
M=3.2000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.019868 0.911580 0.4109260.019868 0.102897 0.0537270.911580 0.102897 0.5189380.410926 0.053727 0.518938
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.10
Current Pos{1}
M=3.6628{2}
M=3.9254{3}
M=4.0476{4}
M=3.5000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.043717 0.047799 0.5399010.043717 0.538598 0.1155080.047799 0.538598 0.0740910.539901 0.115508 0.074091
LSD Test; Variable: Q5.12
Current Pos{1}
M=3.6744{2}
M=3.7463{3}
M=3.7619{4}
M=3.0000< 3 {1}4/10 {2}> 15 {3}11/15 {4}
0.624287 0.689678 0.0259140.624287 0.944614 0.0152640.689678 0.944614 0.0286110.025914 0.015264 0.028611
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APPENDIX 11: BP AMOCO: LEARNING BEFORE, LEARNING DURING AND LEARNING-AFTER
Source: BP Amoco Knowledge Management Metrics - A Learning Process
(URL: http://www.zigonperf.com/resources/pmnews/knowledge_metrics.html)
1. “Learning Before or Peer Assist” Process
This process of learning happens before a KM initiative commences. It assumes that
the initiative is being driven by a real business need. The process involves the
following questions:
• Who has done this before and how did they do it?
• Who knows about this or who is currently working on something similar?
• In other words, how do we not re-invent the wheel and duplicate effort? How
do we learn from those who have done it before?
The ‘Peer Assist’, enables identification of ‘what the company knows about’ previous
projects of this type. By identifying best practices, it is possible to begin to quantify
the expected savings in terms of time, money or quality that can be expected. In
essence, the peer review combined with identification of the anticipated value of the
knowledge investment is a necessary first step in valuing and justifying KM. It is also
worthwhile to quantify the time and money saved by conducting the ‘Peer Assist’ in
terms of effort not duplicated, wheels not re-invented, mistakes not repeated.
2. “Learning During or After-Action-Review” Process
The after-action review (adapted from a US Army practice) is for learning while
doing, by taking just 15 minutes to ask four stock-taking questions:
• What was supposed to happen?
• What actually happened?
• Why is there a difference?
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• What can we learn and do from this?
3. “Learning After or Retrospect” Process
At the end of the project or KM initiative, a Retrospect should be conducted to
examine ‘what went well’, ‘what could have gone better’, and what are the ‘lessons
for the future.’ This is an examination of the contribution actually made by each
aspect of the KM project, and identification of the lessons learned and new best
practices. These should be captured and incorporated into the next learning cycle so
that there is a steady evolution in best practice.
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APPENDIX 12: DEBSWANA BALANCED SCORECARD
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F1 Optimise revenue per ton treated - Revenue per ton treated Jwaneng JR BC1 Nurture internal business relationships - Satisfaction index RT
F2 Optimise revenue per ton treated - Revenue per ton treated Orapa RT BC2 Nurture external business relationships - Temperature check JR
F3 Optimise revenue per ton treated - Revenue per ton treated Letlhakane RT
F4 Optimise revenue per ton treated - Revenue per ton treated Damtshaa RT
F5 Optimise cost per ton treated - Pula per ton treated Jwaneng JR
F6 Optimise cost per ton treated - Pula per ton treated Orapa RT
F7 Optimise cost per ton treated - Pula per ton treated Letlhakane RT
F8 Optimise cost per ton treated - Pula per ton treated Damtshaa RT
IP1 Actively implement the DVM process across De Beers and partners - 360 degree feedback ACR P1 Attract and retain - % Metallurgical staff turnover RT
IP2 Leverage intellectual capital through knowledge management - % completion of knowledge management plan CF P2 Attract and retain - Age of unfilled positions JR
IP3 Corporate governance - Compliance index RG P3 Provide challenging career path opportunities & manage succession planning - PDPs in place vs required ACR
IP4 Ensure continuous improvement - Number of best practices deployed in Operations RG P4 Ensure performance management & reward & recognition - %
appraisals conducted ACR
IP5 Innovation - Number of BP on DBCHQ website originating from Debswana RG P5 Ensure performance management & reward & recognition -
Number of special recognitions ACR
Metallurgy To build and develop best practice metallurgical competencies to optimise NPV
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The coloured boxes represent performance indicators. Green refers to targets that
have been achieved, red refers to targets that have not been achieved, and blue refers
to an inactive measure, e.g., Damtshaa Mine is not in operation. The letters in each
box represent the initial of the responsible person.
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vchOperation vchJobGrade vchSelect vchLength_of_service intQ1_1 intQ1_2 intQ1_3Jwaneng D Band 4-10 < 3 4 2 2Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 3 3Jwaneng E band 11-15 < 3 4 5 2OLD Mines D Band 11-15 < 3 4 5 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 1 2 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 3 2 3Head Office E band > 15 < 3 3 2 2OLD Mines E band > 15 < 3 1 3 4OLD Mines E band < 3 < 3 3 4 4Jwaneng C Band 11-15 < 3 3 4 3OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 3OLD Mines D Band 4-10 4-10 4 2 2OLD Mines D Band 4-10 4-10 3 2 2OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 4 5 3OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 3 1OLD Mines D Band 4-10 4-10 4 3 2OLD Mines D Band > 15 < 3 4 3 2OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 2 1 3OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 1 1OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 3 3 3OLD Mines C Band > 15 < 3 4 5 4OLD Mines D Band > 15 > 15 5 3 5OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 1 1 1OLD Mines D Band > 15 > 15 3 2 2OLD Mines C Band < 3 < 3 3 2 3OLD Mines C Band 11-15 < 3 4 4 2OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 4 2 2OLD Mines D Band 11-15 4-10 3 2 1Jwaneng C Band > 15 11-15 4 4 3OLD Mines D Band > 15 < 3 2 1 1OLD Mines D Band 4-10 4-10 4 3 3OLD Mines E band > 15 < 3 4 4 4Jwaneng D Band > 15 4-10 5 4 4Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 5 2 2OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 4 3 3OLD Mines C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4OLD Mines C Band < 3 < 3 4 5 4OLD Mines C Band > 15 > 15 4 4 2OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 4 3 4OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 3 2 2Jwaneng D Band 11-15 11-15 4 2 2OLD Mines C Band < 3 < 3 5 2 2OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 5 3 4OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 3 4 4OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 2 4 4Jwaneng D Band > 15 < 3 4 4 3Jwaneng E band < 3 < 3 3 4 4Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4OLD Mines C Band > 15 4-10 4 4 4Jwaneng E band 11-15 4-10 3 2 2Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 3Jwaneng C Band 11-15 < 3 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 11-15 11-15 4 4 4Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 5 4 4Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 2
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Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 5 4 5OLD Mines C Band 11-15 4-10 2 4 4OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 3 3Jwaneng D Band > 15 > 15 4 4 3Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 5OLD Mines D Band 4-10 4-10 4 2 2Jwaneng C Band > 15 4-10 4 4 2Jwaneng E band < 3 < 3 3 4 3Jwaneng D Band 11-15 4-10 4 4 4OLD Mines D Band 11-15 < 3 3 2 2OLD Mines C Band > 15 4-10 5 4 4OLD Mines E band > 15 4-10 2 4 2OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 5 4 4OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 3 2Head Office D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 2 3 3Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 2Head Office E band > 15 < 3 4 3 3Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 3 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 3 2 2Head Office D Band > 15 11-15 4 1 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 2 2OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 3 4 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 2 2 2Jwaneng C Band > 15 4-10 5 4 4Jwaneng D Band > 15 < 3 3 3 3Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 2Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 2 2 1OLD Mines C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 3OLD Mines C Band > 15 > 15 4 2 2OLD Mines C Band > 15 > 15 4 2 2Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 3 2 2Jwaneng C Band 11-15 11-15 4 3 2Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 5 5 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 3Jwaneng C Band 4-10 < 3 4 3 4Jwaneng C Band 11-15 4-10 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 11-15 4-10 2 3 3Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 2 2Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 4 4 3Jwaneng C Band 11-15 4-10 4 2 2Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 3 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 2Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 5 4 2Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 4OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 3 4OLD Mines C Band > 15 < 3 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 3 2 2Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 11-15 11-15 4 2 3Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 3 4Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 5 4 4
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Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 2 4 4Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 5 2 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 < 3 4 2 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 5 3 3Jwaneng D Band > 15 > 15 4 4 4Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 2 4 4Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 2 4 3OLD Mines E band 11-15 4-10 4 4 4Head Office E band > 15 4-10 3 2 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 < 3 2 2 2Head Office E band 4-10 4-10 1 2 2Head Office D Band 11-15 < 3 4 2 2Jwaneng E band 11-15 < 3 2 3 3OLD Mines D Band 11-15 < 3 4 4 3Jwaneng E band > 15 4-10 2 2 2OLD Mines E band > 15 < 3 5 4 2Jwaneng D Band > 15 4-10 4 5 4Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 4 3 4Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 3 2 3Jwaneng D Band > 15 > 15 5 4 3Jwaneng C Band 11-15 11-15 2 2 2OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 3 3 2Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 2 2 2Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 2 3 2Head Office D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4OLD Mines E band > 15 < 3 4 3 3Jwaneng C Band > 15 4-10 4 4 1Jwaneng D Band > 15 > 15 1 4 2OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 5 4 2OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 1 2 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 5 2 2Head Office C Band < 3 < 3 3 4 2OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 5 4OLD Mines D Band 11-15 11-15 2 4 4Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 1 3 3Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 3 4 3OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 5 3 4Jwaneng C Band > 15 4-10 5 2 2Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 2 4 4Head Office E band > 15 < 3 5 4 2OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 4 3 1Jwaneng E band 11-15 < 3 2 4 2Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 2OLD Mines D Band > 15 > 15 5 4 4Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 3 3OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 3 2 4OLD Mines D Band 11-15 11-15 4 4 4OLD Mines C Band < 3 < 3 5 2 5OLD Mines D Band 4-10 < 3 3 2 4Jwaneng D Band 4-10 < 3 3 3 3OLD Mines E band > 15 < 3 4 4 2OLD Mines D Band > 15 > 15 4 2 2
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OLD Mines C Band 4-10 4-10 5 4 4OLD Mines C Band > 15 < 3 4 4 3OLD Mines D Band > 15 > 15 4 4 4OLD Mines D Band > 15 4-10 4 3 3OLD Mines D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 3Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 3Jwaneng C Band 11-15 11-15 4 4 3Jwaneng C Band > 15 4-10 4 2 2Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 5 5 5Jwaneng D Band 4-10 4-10 4 2 2Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 5 4 4Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 5 3 4Jwaneng D Band < 3 < 3 4 4 2Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 4 4 4OLD Mines D Band > 15 > 15 4 4 4Jwaneng E band > 15 < 3 4 4 2Jwaneng C Band 4-10 4-10 1 3 2Jwaneng D Band > 15 4-10 4 2 2Jwaneng C Band < 3 < 3 4 4 4OLD Mines E band 4-10 4-10 4 4 3Jwaneng C Band > 15 > 15 4 4 4
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intQ1_4 intQ1_5 intQ1_6 intQ1_7 intQ1_8 intQ1_9 intQ1_10 intQ1_11 intQ1_121 1 2 3 1 5 5 2 44 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 41 2 2 4 1 5 5 4 24 4 4 4 2 5 5 5 52 2 4 4 2 4 5 2 52 3 2 3 2 5 4 3 22 3 2 4 2 4 4 4 24 4 3 4 2 5 4 5 14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 42 2 2 2 4 5 5 3 22 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 42 2 2 2 2 4 4 3 41 2 1 3 2 5 5 3 43 3 3 4 3 5 5 5 21 2 1 2 4 5 5 1 42 4 3 2 1 5 5 4 32 2 2 4 2 2 4 4 12 2 2 4 2 5 5 2 51 1 1 4 2 5 5 2 52 3 2 4 2 4 4 4 31 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 32 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 51 2 2 2 1 5 5 3 43 3 1 2 1 5 5 4 12 3 2 4 3 4 4 3 31 1 1 2 5 5 5 1 22 1 1 2 2 5 5 2 23 3 1 4 4 4 2 4 12 3 2 3 2 3 4 2 51 2 1 4 1 4 4 4 22 3 3 5 1 4 4 3 23 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 22 2 4 4 2 5 5 4 22 2 2 3 2 4 5 3 34 4 3 4 2 4 4 4 42 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 21 4 3 5 2 4 5 4 22 2 2 3 4 4 5 4 32 3 2 4 2 4 4 3 12 2 2 3 2 5 5 3 42 2 3 2 2 5 5 3 22 3 2 3 2 4 5 3 23 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 32 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 22 2 4 4 2 5 5 4 43 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 22 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 33 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 33 3 3 4 2 4 4 4 23 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 23 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 31 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 33 2 4 4 4 5 5 4 21 2 2 4 5 5 5 3 53 3 4 3 2 4 4 4 3
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2 3 2 4 3 5 5 2 22 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 42 4 2 3 2 5 5 4 22 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 33 2 2 2 3 4 5 4 21 2 1 2 4 4 5 2 33 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 32 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 21 2 3 4 1 4 4 3 12 2 2 3 2 4 5 3 22 2 2 4 2 4 5 4 23 4 1 4 2 4 4 4 13 4 3 4 4 5 5 5 23 3 2 2 2 5 4 3 24 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 31 2 2 3 2 5 5 2 23 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 42 3 2 3 2 5 5 4 22 3 2 4 3 4 4 4 33 2 2 4 2 4 5 4 33 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 24 4 4 4 3 5 4 4 22 2 4 4 3 5 5 5 42 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 21 2 2 2 4 5 5 3 33 3 2 4 3 4 4 4 21 3 2 4 1 4 4 4 21 2 2 4 3 4 4 4 22 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 32 2 2 4 3 4 4 5 34 1 1 4 2 5 3 5 54 1 1 4 2 5 5 5 52 3 1 2 1 3 2 2 23 2 3 4 4 5 5 4 42 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 23 4 5 5 4 5 5 5 43 5 4 5 2 5 5 3 31 3 3 5 4 5 4 4 33 3 2 4 3 4 4 3 32 3 2 4 4 4 4 3 42 2 2 4 2 4 4 3 13 3 4 4 2 5 4 4 42 2 2 4 1 4 5 2 23 4 2 4 2 4 4 3 32 2 2 4 3 5 5 2 43 4 2 5 5 4 5 4 52 4 2 4 3 4 5 4 23 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 45 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 42 2 2 4 3 4 4 2 22 2 1 4 3 4 4 3 44 4 2 4 4 4 4 2 23 2 2 3 3 4 4 2 33 2 4 4 2 5 5 5 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 42 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 3
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1 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 32 2 4 5 4 5 4 4 12 1 2 4 2 4 5 3 23 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 32 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 43 4 2 4 2 4 5 4 32 4 3 4 3 5 5 4 34 5 3 5 2 5 5 5 41 2 2 3 2 4 4 3 22 3 3 4 1 3 4 4 33 2 2 4 3 5 4 3 42 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 33 3 3 4 3 5 5 4 31 1 2 4 2 4 4 4 32 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 23 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 23 3 2 4 4 5 5 4 33 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 43 4 2 4 2 5 5 3 23 2 3 4 1 5 5 4 31 1 2 2 3 5 5 4 22 2 2 3 2 4 4 4 22 2 3 3 2 4 5 4 52 2 2 2 1 5 5 4 23 3 4 4 2 5 5 4 34 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 42 4 2 1 4 4 4 2 41 1 2 2 3 4 5 4 21 2 1 4 2 5 5 5 23 4 1 2 2 5 4 2 34 3 3 4 1 5 5 5 23 3 3 4 4 5 5 4 33 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 22 2 2 2 2 5 5 3 52 2 2 3 2 4 5 3 13 3 2 4 2 4 4 3 31 1 2 4 2 5 5 4 31 2 1 5 1 4 5 2 22 3 1 2 4 4 5 4 14 4 2 4 2 5 5 5 41 2 1 2 3 5 5 4 22 4 2 4 2 5 4 4 22 2 2 4 2 4 4 3 24 4 3 4 4 4 4 5 31 3 3 4 3 5 5 5 31 1 1 3 1 5 5 3 33 4 3 5 3 5 5 4 53 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 51 1 1 3 1 5 5 3 34 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 33 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 23 4 4 5 3 5 5 4 4
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3 4 4 4 2 4 4 5 32 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 32 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 22 2 3 4 2 4 4 4 22 2 4 4 4 4 5 5 51 2 3 4 3 5 5 4 34 4 2 2 4 2 4 4 24 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 24 2 2 3 3 5 4 4 23 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 32 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 32 4 2 4 2 4 4 5 42 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 32 2 2 5 2 5 5 5 32 2 3 1 4 4 4 4 13 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 13 3 3 4 2 4 4 4 24 4 2 4 3 3 4 3 22 2 2 4 2 4 5 4 3
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intQ1_13 intQ1_14 intQ2_1 intQ2_2 intQ2_3 intQ2_4 intQ2_5 intQ2_6 intQ2_74 4 4 5 4 2 1 4 44 2 3 2 4 4 3 4 42 1 5 4 2 4 2 4 24 5 5 4 3 4 4 3 44 1 5 4 2 3 3 2 32 1 4 1 3 3 3 4 42 4 4 3 3 4 4 2 43 2 3 2 4 5 2 4 54 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 42 2 4 3 3 4 2 3 44 1 5 2 4 4 4 4 41 4 4 2 2 3 4 4 32 2 4 3 4 2 2 3 34 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 52 4 5 4 2 1 2 5 22 5 4 4 2 4 3 4 34 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 24 2 4 4 3 2 2 4 32 3 5 3 4 4 2 3 23 2 4 4 3 4 3 4 42 2 4 1 4 5 4 4 44 4 3 2 5 5 5 5 51 4 4 2 2 3 4 4 21 4 4 2 2 2 1 4 23 2 4 4 3 3 3 2 31 1 5 5 4 2 2 4 11 2 4 5 2 2 2 4 43 3 1 3 3 3 3 4 42 2 3 5 4 3 3 4 33 4 4 4 2 2 1 3 42 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 43 2 5 2 4 4 4 4 42 1 5 4 4 4 4 3 42 2 4 4 2 3 2 4 34 3 4 2 2 4 3 3 44 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 42 2 4 2 4 4 5 4 54 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 34 1 3 2 2 4 4 4 41 1 5 4 2 2 3 4 22 3 3 2 2 4 4 3 31 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 42 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 4 3 4 2 4 4 3 24 2 5 4 4 4 3 4 42 5 5 4 3 3 3 4 32 2 4 3 3 3 4 4 42 4 4 2 2 4 2 3 34 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 43 5 2 3 3 4 2 3 42 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 33 3 4 2 4 3 3 4 44 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 43 1 5 1 4 1 3 4 42 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
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3 4 4 2 3 4 4 3 42 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 42 4 4 2 3 4 4 4 42 2 4 3 3 4 3 3 42 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 42 3 4 4 2 2 2 3 34 3 4 2 4 4 4 4 44 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 41 2 4 2 4 3 4 4 42 1 5 2 4 4 4 4 32 1 4 1 5 4 4 3 42 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 45 3 3 1 4 4 3 4 44 4 4 4 2 2 2 3 22 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 44 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 32 2 4 2 2 3 3 4 42 1 4 3 2 3 3 3 34 2 3 2 3 4 3 4 44 2 4 3 2 4 3 4 42 2 2 3 2 2 3 4 42 4 4 2 2 4 3 2 34 5 5 5 1 4 4 4 21 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 42 3 5 1 4 4 3 4 44 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 44 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 24 4 4 3 4 4 2 3 43 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 43 3 3 2 4 4 4 3 44 4 5 5 2 4 2 4 44 4 5 5 2 4 2 4 42 4 3 3 2 3 2 3 21 1 5 3 2 5 4 3 32 2 4 2 3 4 4 4 44 2 5 4 5 5 4 3 43 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 53 2 4 2 4 4 4 3 52 2 4 2 4 3 2 3 44 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 32 2 4 2 3 3 3 3 44 2 4 3 3 4 5 3 43 1 4 2 4 4 4 4 44 4 3 4 4 1 1 3 43 2 2 2 5 2 2 4 44 1 5 5 4 4 3 5 55 1 5 4 4 4 4 4 25 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 44 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 43 3 5 5 4 3 4 4 34 2 4 2 4 4 3 4 44 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 44 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 44 4 3 1 3 5 4 4 54 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 43 3 3 2 4 4 3 3 4
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3 4 4 4 4 2 3 2 42 5 4 2 4 4 3 2 42 5 5 3 2 3 3 2 42 1 3 2 3 4 2 5 44 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 42 3 5 2 4 4 4 4 44 3 4 2 4 4 2 4 44 1 5 1 4 5 5 5 51 4 4 5 3 3 2 4 31 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 21 4 3 2 2 3 2 3 43 2 4 4 2 2 2 3 23 1 4 2 3 4 3 4 42 2 4 1 2 4 3 2 22 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 22 3 5 2 4 5 4 3 42 2 4 2 3 4 4 3 44 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 43 2 4 2 4 4 4 3 44 2 5 4 2 4 4 4 44 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 44 2 2 3 4 4 3 4 32 2 4 4 3 2 2 4 32 1 5 4 2 4 2 3 22 1 5 3 4 4 4 4 42 2 4 2 2 4 2 4 42 2 4 4 1 2 3 4 24 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 22 1 5 2 2 4 1 4 23 3 4 2 2 3 2 4 22 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 41 5 4 4 2 4 4 4 32 1 2 1 4 4 4 4 42 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 44 3 5 3 2 2 2 2 33 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 43 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 45 1 4 5 2 5 2 1 52 2 4 2 2 2 2 4 43 1 4 2 3 5 4 4 34 4 4 4 5 2 2 2 24 4 4 4 2 4 3 2 22 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 34 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 2 3 4 4 4 41 1 4 4 2 4 4 4 22 3 4 2 3 5 4 4 51 1 5 2 5 5 5 5 51 1 4 4 2 4 4 4 21 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 42 2 4 2 2 4 4 4 43 1 4 4 4 5 3 4 4
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3 3 2 2 4 5 4 4 44 2 4 2 3 4 3 4 43 2 4 2 3 4 4 3 43 2 4 3 4 4 3 4 42 4 3 2 4 4 2 4 45 2 4 4 2 3 4 3 22 2 3 1 4 4 4 1 52 2 4 3 2 3 3 4 42 2 4 2 4 5 5 2 54 3 3 2 2 4 4 4 33 2 4 2 5 5 4 4 42 4 3 2 3 1 1 4 22 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 2 4 2 3 4 4 3 42 4 4 2 4 5 2 4 44 4 3 4 2 2 2 4 24 2 4 4 2 4 3 4 42 2 3 2 4 4 4 3 43 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 45 3 4 4 4 4 2 4 2
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intQ2_8 intQ2_9 intQ2_10 intQ2_11 intQ2_12 intQ2_13 intQ2_14 intQ2_15 intQ2_162 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 43 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 22 3 4 4 2 3 4 2 44 4 4 3 3 1 2 4 22 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 52 4 4 4 2 1 2 2 23 2 4 2 2 4 4 2 44 1 3 4 2 3 4 5 24 3 4 3 4 3 3 4 32 1 3 3 2 1 2 2 54 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 22 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 32 2 2 2 1 2 4 4 44 4 5 5 2 4 5 3 31 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 42 2 4 3 2 1 2 3 41 2 4 4 2 4 2 2 22 3 4 4 3 2 2 2 54 3 4 4 1 2 3 1 52 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 43 3 4 3 4 4 2 3 25 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 21 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 41 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 32 2 4 3 2 3 3 4 42 2 4 4 3 2 2 2 13 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 53 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 22 1 4 4 1 2 3 3 52 3 2 2 2 2 4 3 44 2 2 2 3 2 5 5 25 3 4 4 4 3 5 4 24 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 22 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 52 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 43 4 4 4 3 2 4 3 24 4 4 4 4 5 3 3 24 2 5 4 4 2 3 2 42 2 3 3 2 3 4 2 32 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 42 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 42 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 44 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 32 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 42 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 42 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 32 2 4 3 2 2 2 2 43 4 3 4 2 3 3 4 24 4 4 4 2 3 4 3 33 2 4 4 3 3 4 3 43 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 53 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 44 5 2 3 3 4 3 3 43 2 3 3 2 2 4 4 53 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4
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3 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 42 4 4 4 2 4 2 4 42 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 22 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 24 2 4 4 2 2 4 2 42 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 44 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 33 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 43 4 4 3 3 2 3 3 42 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 44 2 2 2 4 4 5 5 43 1 2 2 3 2 4 2 44 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 22 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 44 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 22 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 32 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 33 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 22 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 32 2 4 2 2 3 2 3 44 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 34 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 42 3 4 3 1 3 3 3 52 2 4 4 2 2 4 4 32 4 4 4 2 4 4 3 53 3 4 4 3 4 2 3 42 3 4 4 2 4 3 3 22 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 44 4 4 4 3 2 4 4 22 2 4 3 1 3 3 3 11 1 4 2 1 1 3 4 31 1 4 2 1 1 4 4 21 2 3 3 3 1 3 2 42 2 5 3 2 2 2 2 33 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 24 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 34 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 35 4 3 4 2 2 5 5 32 2 4 4 3 3 3 3 23 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 33 2 4 2 2 5 2 4 43 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 34 4 2 2 1 2 4 4 44 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 44 4 3 4 4 2 4 4 33 2 3 4 2 2 3 2 22 2 3 3 3 3 2 4 43 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 44 4 4 3 3 4 3 2 44 1 4 3 2 2 2 2 54 2 3 4 4 4 2 3 34 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 23 2 4 2 2 2 2 4 45 5 2 2 3 4 4 3 14 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 33 4 4 4 3 2 3 3 3
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4 4 3 3 3 2 2 4 33 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 23 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 42 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 23 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 44 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 42 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 44 3 2 2 2 2 4 3 22 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 52 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 44 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 22 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 44 3 3 3 2 3 4 4 32 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 42 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 22 4 3 3 2 2 4 4 23 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 32 4 3 2 3 2 4 4 33 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 22 3 5 5 2 4 2 2 42 2 4 2 1 2 2 2 22 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 52 2 3 3 2 4 2 2 41 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 43 4 4 4 2 3 3 3 33 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 22 2 4 4 2 1 3 3 52 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 42 1 5 4 2 4 1 2 22 1 4 2 2 2 2 2 42 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 32 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 32 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 11 2 3 4 2 2 4 2 32 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 53 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 44 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 42 2 4 4 4 1 3 4 22 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 44 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 21 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 52 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 32 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 34 2 4 4 4 4 5 4 23 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 22 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 54 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 45 5 5 5 3 5 2 2 12 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 54 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 22 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 44 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 2
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4 2 4 3 4 3 4 4 42 2 4 5 4 3 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 53 4 4 3 5 4 2 2 32 2 4 2 4 4 2 2 42 1 4 2 4 2 2 2 33 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 43 2 2 2 4 3 4 2 42 1 4 4 3 3 2 4 42 2 3 2 4 4 2 3 35 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 43 3 3 2 4 4 2 3 34 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 2 2 2 3 2 3 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 32 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 43 3 3 3 3 4 2 2 33 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 44 2 2 2 4 3 4 2 42 2 3 1 4 2 4 3 43 3 2 4 4 2 2 3 53 3 4 2 3 2 4 4 42 4 4 2 4 4 2 2 41 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 53 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 44 4 4 2 4 4 4 2 42 2 4 2 3 3 2 2 24 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 44 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 43 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32 1 4 1 4 5 1 1 42 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 43 4 4 2 4 2 4 3 43 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 42 4 4 4 3 5 4 5 54 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 43 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 33 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 44 3 4 3 5 2 3 2 43 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 2 4 2 4 2 22 1 3 3 4 4 2 4 34 3 4 4 4 3 1 2 44 2 2 3 5 4 4 3 42 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 44 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 43 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 34 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 44 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 42 2 4 2 4 2 2 4 45 5 4 4 3 4 4 5 54 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 33 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3
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2 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 34 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 52 1 3 2 5 3 3 3 43 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 42 2 3 2 4 4 4 3 32 4 4 3 4 4 2 2 43 2 4 2 4 3 1 2 44 3 2 4 4 4 4 4 41 1 2 1 4 2 1 1 12 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 53 2 3 3 5 3 2 2 22 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 44 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 42 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 42 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 22 3 4 3 4 2 4 2 53 3 3 2 4 3 4 4 33 3 4 3 2 2 2 2 34 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 44 2 4 2 4 3 4 4 42 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 42 2 4 2 4 2 3 2 43 2 4 4 4 3 3 3 32 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 43 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 44 2 4 3 4 3 3 2 41 2 4 2 4 2 2 4 44 2 2 2 4 2 4 4 22 1 2 2 4 4 1 2 43 3 2 2 4 2 2 1 45 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 53 2 4 2 4 3 3 2 44 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 44 4 1 4 4 3 2 2 41 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 22 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 44 2 4 2 4 3 4 2 54 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 33 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 42 2 1 2 2 3 1 1 34 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 32 2 3 2 4 3 2 2 34 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 41 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 14 1 2 4 4 4 2 4 54 4 1 5 4 5 4 5 51 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 14 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 1 2 2 4 2 2 2 44 3 5 4 4 4 2 2 4
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intQ3_4 intQ3_5 intQ4_1 intQ4_2 intQ4_3 intQ4_4 intQ4_5 intQ4_6 intQ4_75 3 2 2 5 1 1 5 54 2 3 4 4 3 4 4 34 4 4 4 5 2 2 5 54 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 45 5 2 2 5 2 3 5 42 4 4 4 4 2 2 5 54 3 3 4 2 1 1 5 43 2 2 5 4 3 3 5 54 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 45 4 3 3 4 2 3 5 54 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 44 3 3 3 2 2 4 3 44 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 45 5 4 4 5 2 2 5 54 1 2 2 5 1 1 5 54 2 4 4 4 4 4 5 32 2 2 2 3 2 4 4 24 3 4 4 4 3 2 5 54 3 4 4 5 2 3 5 42 3 2 3 3 2 3 4 44 3 2 3 4 3 3 3 45 5 5 5 5 2 5 5 52 2 1 1 1 1 4 4 51 1 2 2 4 1 1 2 44 3 4 4 3 2 3 3 44 2 2 2 4 3 2 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 44 2 2 4 3 3 1 3 44 5 2 2 4 1 1 4 44 3 2 3 2 1 2 5 43 3 3 2 4 2 2 3 34 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 54 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 54 3 2 2 3 2 3 4 43 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 44 5 4 4 4 3 4 5 54 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 54 4 2 2 4 3 3 5 54 2 2 3 3 4 3 4 54 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 52 2 3 4 4 2 2 5 54 4 2 2 4 1 2 4 44 4 4 5 5 3 4 4 43 3 2 2 4 4 2 4 44 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 54 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 43 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 44 2 3 4 3 2 4 4 54 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 42 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 24 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 42 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 43 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 45 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 54 2 2 3 4 2 2 2 4
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Overall DataintQ1_1 intQ1_2 intQ1_3 intQ1_4
Median 4 4 3 2Mean 3.641304 3.244565 2.923913 2.369565
Sectional BreakdownP&P Mngt OC & S PM OS & P
Median 3 3 4 4Mean 3.175854 3.13834 3.361957 3.499224
Overall Data
Median MeanintQ1_1 4 3.641304intQ1_2 4 3.244565intQ1_3 3 2.923913intQ1_4 2 2.369565intQ1_5 3 2.744565intQ1_6 2 2.581522intQ1_7 4 3.625intQ1_8 2 2.641304intQ1_9 4 4.342391intQ1_10 4 4.440217intQ1_11 4 3.646739intQ1_12 3 2.853261intQ1_13 3 2.815217intQ1_14 2 2.592391intQ2_1 4 3.923913intQ2_2 3 2.88587intQ2_3 3 3.152174intQ2_4 4 3.559783intQ2_5 3 3.157609intQ2_6 4 3.592391intQ2_7 4 3.570652intQ2_8 3 2.804348intQ2_9 3 2.73913intQ2_10 4 3.456522intQ2_11 3 3.206522intQ2_12 2 2.570652intQ2_13 3 2.706522intQ2_14 3 3.027174intQ2_15 3 3.032609intQ2_16 3 3.206522intQ2_17 3 2.967391intQ2_18 2 2.63587intQ2_19 3 3.179348intQ2_20 3 2.86413intQ2_21 4 3.663043intQ2_22 3 3.141304intQ3_1 3 2.983696
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intQ3_2 3 2.853261intQ3_3 4 3.733696intQ3_4 4 3.690217intQ3_5 4 3.548913intQ4_1 3 3.119565intQ4_2 4 3.380435intQ4_3 4 3.815217intQ4_4 3 2.804348intQ4_5 3 3.092391intQ4_6 4 4.097826intQ4_7 4 4.184783intQ5_1 3 2.809783intQ5_2 4 3.728261intQ5_3 4 3.869565intQ5_4 3 3.059783intQ5_5 3 2.630435intQ5_6 3 2.961957intQ5_7 4 3.23913intQ5_8 2 2.619565intQ5_9 4 3.565217intQ5_10 4 3.793478intQ5_11 4 4.092391intQ5_12 4 3.673913
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intQ1_5 intQ1_6 intQ1_7 intQ1_8 intQ1_9 intQ1_10 intQ1_11 intQ1_12 intQ1_133 2 4 2 4 4 4 3 3
2.744565 2.581522 3.625 2.641304 4.342391 4.440217 3.646739 2.853261 2.815217
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Sectional Breakdown
Median MeanP&P Mngt 3 3.175854OC & S 3 3.13834PM 4 3.361957OS & P 4 3.499224IM & T 4 3.336957
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intQ1_14 intQ2_1 intQ2_2 intQ2_3 intQ2_4 intQ2_5 intQ2_6 intQ2_7 intQ2_82 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 3
2.592391 3.923913 2.88587 3.152174 3.559783 3.157609 3.592391 3.570652 2.804348
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intQ2_9 intQ2_10 intQ2_11 intQ2_12 intQ2_13 intQ2_14 intQ2_15 intQ2_16 intQ2_173 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 3
2.73913 3.456522 3.206522 2.570652 2.706522 3.027174 3.032609 3.206522 2.967391
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intQ2_18 intQ2_19 intQ2_20 intQ2_21 intQ2_22 intQ3_1 intQ3_2 intQ3_3 intQ3_42 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4
2.63587 3.179348 2.86413 3.663043 3.141304 2.983696 2.853261 3.733696 3.690217
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intQ3_5 intQ4_1 intQ4_2 intQ4_3 intQ4_4 intQ4_5 intQ4_6 intQ4_7 intQ5_14 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 3
3.548913 3.119565 3.380435 3.815217 2.804348 3.092391 4.097826 4.184783 2.809783
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intQ5_2 intQ5_3 intQ5_4 intQ5_5 intQ5_6 intQ5_7 intQ5_8 intQ5_9 intQ5_104 4 3 3 3 4 2 4 4
3.728261 3.869565 3.059783 2.630435 2.961957 3.23913 2.619565 3.565217 3.793478
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4.092391 3.673913
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