Challenges of knowledge retention : a case of Machite Engineering.

M. Tech. Business AdministrationThe focus of this study is to understand and examine the challenges of knowledge retention as it relates to knowledge management, types of knowledge, present labour market, workforce crisis, behavioural factors, personality traits and culture. The purpose of this dissertation is to understand the challenges of knowledge retention in start-up, small or medium enterprises, using Machite Engineering Pty Ltd as a case study. The difficulties of retaining knowledge are faced by organizations of all sizes. Hence, this dissertation examines the knowledge retention factors in relation to employees' decisions to stay in an organization; the types of knowledge; the meaning of knowledge worker; the labour market most organizations operate in; work force crises; behavioural factors that influence knowledge retention; organizational structure; personality traits and lifestyle; culture; career development; labour turnover; and other variables that impact knowledge retention as identified in the literature review