Knowledge Management Initiatives at TCS

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Case Code : ITSY053
Case Length : 20 Pages
Period : 1998-2005
Pub Date : 2005
Teaching Note :Not Available
Organization : Tata Consultancy Services
Industry : Information Technology and Related Services
Countries : India

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Background Note

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TCS's KM Journey

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Organizational Learning

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