Tacit and explicit competencies : seci model-a look on higher education system

Abstract EN

Higher education is a system based on knowledge and competencies management that includes several components for the empowerment of knowledge, know-how and soft-skills.

Tha aim of this paper is to introducing the SECI model (Socialisation, Exteralisation, Combination, Internalisation) whis considered as the most well known model of knowledge management.

This model consists of displaying and transforming the hidden side of competencies (tacit) to the visible one (Explicit) and vice-versa.

Furthermore, the paper will seek its application on Algerian higher education system from a quality view.

Therefore, higher education institutions need to establish an evaluation system for the competency of their lecturers.

The system will serve as a benchmark in monitoring their competency.