A student at Master’s Degree level Field of Study: Educational Management Islamic Azad

Complexity, rapid development and diversity are among essential qualities of an organization. Therefore, organization would achieve success in present-day world if they can go through and complete the process of acquiring, possessing and advancing knowledge. Knowledge management is the process of finding methodical, selecting, organizing and applying knowledge. Despite the importance of the process, it seems that organizations are not effectively making use of it. In this article we try to mention some of the functions and results of providing knowledge management; we also try to encourage managers to take advantage of that process in their establishments. Key words: knowledge, knowledge management, the process of knowledge management, generations of knowledge management Today, all organizations need acquiring, enhancing, possessing and applying knowledge as a determining factor in growth and development (Aujirapongpan et al, 2010). Due to an increased amount of information and a necessity to apply knowledge effectively,