A Structural Equation Model of Knowledge Management Practices and Library Users’ Satisfaction at Malaysian University Libraries

Author(s):  
Muhamad Saufi Che Rusuli ◽  
Rosmaini Tasmin ◽  
Josu Takala ◽  
Norazlin Hashim
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Li ◽  
Sheikh Farhan Ashraf ◽  
Fakhar Shahzad ◽  
Iram Bashir ◽  
Majid Murad ◽  
...  

This study aims to identify the influence of knowledge management practices on the entrepreneurial and organizational performance with the mediating effect of dynamic capabilities and moderating role of opportunity recognition. Data were gathered from 486 entrepreneurs and applied a structural equation model to test the hypotheses. We found that knowledge management practices have a positive and significant influence on dynamic capabilities, as well as have a significant impact on entrepreneurial and organizational performance. Moreover, results indicated that dynamic capabilities partially mediate in the relationship between knowledge management practices on entrepreneurial and organizational performance. Furthermore, the relationship between knowledge management practices with entrepreneurial and organizational performance strengthening by opportunity recognition. Further, implications and limitations were discussed in the paper.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyprian Ifeanyi Ugwu

Abstract Objective – University libraries in Nigeria are facing challenges arising from poor funding, increasing user demands, and a competitive information environment. Knowledge management has been accepted by information professionals as a viable management tool, but issues surrounding its application require empirical investigation. The aim of this study is to determine the organizational factors that are correlates and predictors of knowledge management practices in federal university libraries in Nigeria. Methods – The study was based on a correlational research design. Twenty heads of university libraries in Nigeria responded to a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was validated by experts and its internal reliability was 0.78 obtained through Cronbach’s alpha procedures. The data collected were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and regression analysis. Results – The study found that management support and collaboration were the most significant predictors of knowledge management practices in federal university libraries in Nigeria.  Even though human resources policy and rewards systems had positive correlations with knowledge management practices, their correlation coefficients were not significant. Conclusion – The success of knowledge management in university libraries in Nigeria depends on some contextual factors such as the support given by the management staff and the extent of collaboration among staff.


2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Edwin Alexander Henao-García ◽  
Nelson Lozada ◽  
Jose Arias-Pérez

The relationship between knowledge management (KM) and firm performance is an interesting field for both scholars and practitioners. Despite the extant literature, more studies are required in order to clarify the abovementioned relationship. The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of KM practices on financial and nonfinancial performance. KM practices are knowledge creation practices, continuous learning practices (CLP), knowledge and feedback systems (KFS), and management of employees’ individual competencies. Methodologically the study uses partial least squares structural equation modeling. The results show that KFS affect firms’ financial performance and that CLP do not influence oneither financial or nonfinancial performance.


IFLA Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-51
Author(s):  
Md Nazmul Islam ◽  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Abdur Razzak

The main goal of the study is to explore the shortcoming in existing knowledge management practices of some selected academic and special libraries and information centres in Bangladesh in terms of knowledge management activities, human resource management, knowledge innovation-based activities and use of ICT as a tool for knowledge management. Data were collected through review of existing literature on knowledge management, and a structured questionnaire designed for a total of 16 libraries including five public university libraries, four private university libraries, six special libraries and one information centre. This study depicts that a good number of the respondents (25%) never tried to promote knowledge exchange and sharing programmes among staff and users. Half of the total respondents (50%) were not interested in encouraging staff members in the talent competition in all categories. About 38% of the respondents never developed knowledge resources for increasing knowledge level and ability among staff and users. The essence of the study is that knowledge management practice in the libraries of Bangladesh has just been started. Finally, the study provides some suggestions for the development of knowledge management practices in the context of libraries and information centres in Bangladesh.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-87
Author(s):  
Smitha C. Elayadom ◽  
A. Thirunavukkarasu

The article highlights the skills and competencies needed by library professionals in effectively participating in knowledge management practices in University libraries, based on a study conducted in the University libraries in Kerala. Knowledge and knowledge products gained prominence in the world. Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have its positive effect on the library environment. It revolutionized the library services. Universities impart knowledge and it creates knowledgeable citizens that are able to contribute to the economic development of the nation. University Libraries support the parent institution. New tools, for accessing, processing and disseminating information have emerged and as such, library which is an integral part of the society also began adopting the technologies in rendering efficient services to its stakeholders. As a result the librarians have to acquire new roles and new methods for serving the users. KM practices demand new skills to manage resources.


Author(s):  
Rini Sulistiawati ◽  
Novira Kusrini ◽  
Imelda _

Integration of palm oil plantation with cattle can provide advantages in both sub sectors which will increase the income and welfare of farmers. The implementation of the integration palm cattle must be supported by appropriate management practices so that the resulting production can be more efficient, competitive and sustainable. The population in this research is all farmers which have already implemented palm cattle integration. The samples of these researches are 150 respondents. This research using Structural Equation Model (SEM) that is multivariate statistic procedure using AMOS software. The results showed that the increase in prosperity of palm cattle integration farmers can be done with increased self-reliance of farmers through the management and coaching in the sustainable integration of palm cattle. Palm cattle integration farmers will have a competitiveness if it is able to utilize the resources extension workers, share knowledge and take advantage of training opportunities. Farmers also need to be able to make decisions, develop a plan for managing the integration of the palm cattle and managed to create a quality production.


2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Ahmad

This study explores the general perspectives of library and information science (LIS) professionals on knowledge management in the university libraries of Pakistan. The study specifically examines the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of Pakistani LIS professionals toward knowledge management. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to evaluate the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of LIS professionals toward knowledge management. The questionnaires were administered to subject librarians who were included in the sample at the universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Generalising the findings of this study over the population of LIS community in Pakistan reveals that knowledge management is for the improvement of library services and productive purposes. Accordingly, the Pakistani LIS professionals use knowledge management practices for the improvement of their respective library service. The LIS community is also very familiar with the term “knowledge management”. It succeeded mainly to generalise that majority of the LIS professionals mentioned that they have used knowledge management in their libraries.


2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremiah S. Travern ◽  
Sugandren Naidoo ◽  
Amendra Rajcoomar

Organisations implementing homogeneous and intellectual resource organisational capabilities, such as innovation (INNO) and knowledge management capability (KMC), suffer from organisational capability inefficiencies that are caused by multiple influences. The purpose of the study was to develop a structural equation model (SEM) for the alignment of INNO and KMC that would assist organisations’ managers to improve organisational capability efficiency (OCE) during implementation. Since very little consideration has been given to the analogous nature of INNO and KMC in either theory or practice, organisations have most often implemented these strategic initiatives in isolation or by using a departmentalised approach. A structured questionnaire was used and analysed, primarily by means of factor analysis, to contribute to the validation of the SEM. The findings revealed that organisations implementing INNO must consider KMC and align/synthesise them to attain OCE.


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