This paper explains that the
organizing functions of management that
impact human resources and knowledge may strongly impact an organization's success. The organizing functions of management in relation to human resources consider business and
employee needs, develop personnel organizational charts, incorporate internal and external factors, and establish goals for day-to-day management. It shows how the organizing functions of management in a knowledge management scenario are focused closely on understanding and
identifying company and employee needs. It concludes that organizing functions are especially important, as failure in identifying knowledge management issues within a larger business context can be devastating to the business.