O empreendimento modular como ferramenta gerencial de projetos estratégicos da Marinha do Brasil: possibilidades e limitações: A gestão do conhecimento no contexto do Programa de Desenvolvimento de Submarinos: aplicação da ferramenta empreendimento modular

Abstract

ABSTRACT This work aims at study ing the application of the tool Modular Enterprise ( Empreendimento Modular – EM) used by the Brazilian Navy in the management of knowledge . It is produced and used on the Submarine Development Program (Programa d e Desenvolvimento de Submarinos – PROSUB), to assess its opportunities and limitations. The EM is a tool with a definite goal, which correspond s to the result to be achieved . It results from high - level planning, by means of which the size and complexity of the project require the assumption of a matrix organization in various areas of expertise, showing Project Management. Several methodologies have been develo ped for Project Management. P rinciples that permeate Project Management Body of Knowledge − PMBOK, Prince2 and Scrum , with special emphasis on the PMBOK , are described all the way through this report. On account of language clarity, eas y accessib ility and understandab ility, the PMBOK is regarded a s a didactic guide . However, as those methodologies are complementary, one of them was elected as the leading one whereas part ial use of the others came up at certain times and process es to ensure better results in the projects. I n addition to project management, the scope of this work includes knowledge produced and used on the PROSUB, which turns out to be a critical factor to the success of the Program . Failure to use it might undermine the execution of certain p rocesses, especially those concerning high - tech, in the sense that market lacks skilled manpower for replacement. In this context, knowledge conversion processes known as knowledge spiral must be highlighted , especially those related to the transformation of tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge. Studies have shown that, in view of budget bias , the EM can be used to support implementation and utilization of Knowledge Management o n the PROSUB, complementing other project management methodolo gies and tools. In short, it can be concluded that although there are barriers to the use of tools used in Knowledge Management, such as the EM, its utilization during the execution of the PROSUB can be justified primari ly for the important role of ensuring experti se in Knowledge Management, as well as for being extensive to the entire Navy.