An Assessment of the Air Force Weather Agency's Readiness for Knowledge Management Initiatives

The successful implementation of knowledge management (KM) initiatives require a level of commitment and preparedness by the organization that is commensurate with the expected results. An organization must be willing to allocate the necessary resources to ensure their readiness to undertake new KM projects. The purpose of this study is to review AFWA's organizational culture and measure its propensity for accepting KM initiatives. The study uses theoretical based constructs to evaluate and assess the organization's people, culture, climate, processes and attitudes as they relate to KM. This research was conducted using semi-structured interviews to elicit respondents' views about KM practices. The study points toward a strong corollary relationship between the organizational environment and its readiness to embrace KM principles.