Knowledge management practices and performance: are they truly linked?

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharmila Jayasingam ◽  
Mahfooz A Ansari ◽  
T Ramayah ◽  
Muhamad Jantan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
And Performance

scholarly journals Knowledge Management in Nigerian Universities: A Conceptual Model

10.28945/3607 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 331-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebowale I Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Learning Society ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Production Research ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
And Performance

Universities have traditionally been leaders in the field of knowledge production, research, and societal development. They are expected to be drivers of innovation, thereby contributing to the development of a learning society. The array of challenges facing universities in Nigeria and other developing countries forces one to question their levels of innovation. While knowledge management has been identified as a strategy for driving innovative processes in business organizations, there is a paucity of literature on its application in Nigerian universities. This paper, therefore, proposes a conceptual model which Nigerian universities could adopt, in order to drive innovation and performance. As the paper is conceptual in nature, a literature survey was conducted to examine the concept of knowledge management and its application in higher education institutions. Findings from the literature informed the development of a conceptual model describing ways in which universities can adopt knowledge management practices and strategies in order to drive innovation and improve performance. The conceptual model proposed in this paper could serve as a basis for empirical investigations on knowledge management processes in universities. The paper concludes that, while knowledge management has the potential for improving performance within universities, the proposed model must be subjected to empirical validation for further amendments and improvements.

Differences in Generational Characteristics and Their Implications for Cross-Cultural Online Learning and Knowledge Management

2014 ◽  
pp. 112-133
Author(s):  
Doo Hun Lim ◽  
Seung Won Yoon ◽  
Ji Hoon Song
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Cognitive Differences ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
And Performance

This study is an integrative literature review about the distinctive characteristics of multi-generations, their cognitive differences within online learning environments, modern knowledge management theories and frameworks, and the differences of knowledge management practices among multi-generations. Particular attention has been paid to examine distinctive characteristics in the cognitive learning style and knowledge management practices between different cultural settings. Based on the review, the authors propose an integrated approach to comparing the divergent and convergent characteristics of multi-generations and cross-cultural variables in order to design and deliver effective learning solutions and knowledge management systems that will address various organizational and cross-cultural learning and performance issues.

Knowledge management and emotional exhaustion as moderators in the relationship between role conflict and organizational performance: evidence from India

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satyanarayana Parayitam ◽  
Syed Aktharsha Usman ◽  
Rajeshwaran Raja Namasivaayam ◽  
Mohamed Shaik Naina
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Overload ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the importance of knowledge management as a moderator in the relationship between two of the burnout variables, namely, role ambiguity and work overload. In addition, the paper tests a conceptual model where emotional exhaustion is a moderator in the relationship between role ambiguity, work overload and performance. Design/methodology/approach Using a structured survey instrument, this paper gathered data from 692 respondents from the information technology industry in the southern part of India. The first psychometric properties of the instrument were tested and then hierarchical regression was used as a statistical technique for analyzing the data. Findings Results show that role conflict is positively related to role ambiguity and work overload, role ambiguity is negatively related to performance, work overload is positively related to performance, knowledge management moderates the relationship between role conflict and role ambiguity and role conflict and work overload. The hierarchical regression results also support that emotional exhaustion moderates the relationship between role ambiguity and performance and work overload and performance. Research limitations/implications As the present research is based on self-report measures, the limitations of social desirability bias and common method bias are inherent. However, this study attempts to minimize these limitations by following appropriate statistical techniques and procedures. Practical implications This study contributes to both practicing managers and the literature on conflict management. The study suggests that managers use knowledge management practices to mitigate the ill-effects of role conflict and enhance performance. This study also highlights the role of emotional exhaustion in organizations. Originality/value This study provides new insights about the importance of knowledge management practices and emotional exhaustion in the relationship between role conflict and performance. To the knowledge, the importance of knowledge management practices is underemphasized in conflict management research. The study also provides insights into the role of one of the burnout variables i.e. emotional exhaustion in its influence on performance. The implications of this relationship for organizational role theory and organizational learning theory and for management practice, are discussed.

Differences in Generational Characteristics and Their Implications for Cross-Cultural Online Learning and Knowledge Management

2018 ◽  
pp. 1852-1874
Author(s):  
Doo Hun Lim ◽  
Seung Won Yoon ◽  
Ji Hoon Song
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Cognitive Differences ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
And Performance

This study is an integrative literature review about the distinctive characteristics of multi-generations, their cognitive differences within online learning environments, modern knowledge management theories and frameworks, and the differences of knowledge management practices among multi-generations. Particular attention has been paid to examine distinctive characteristics in the cognitive learning style and knowledge management practices between different cultural settings. Based on the review, the authors propose an integrated approach to comparing the divergent and convergent characteristics of multi-generations and cross-cultural variables in order to design and deliver effective learning solutions and knowledge management systems that will address various organizational and cross-cultural learning and performance issues.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management Practices for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Challenge for Business Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2956
Author(s):  
Tomas Cherkos Kassaneh ◽  
Ettore Bolisani ◽  
Juan-Gabriel Cegarra-Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Critical Resource ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Future Business

In the last decades, business competition has been increasingly among supply chains (SCs) rather than individual firms. Today, considering the challenges of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, it is becoming even more vital to coordinate and co-manage company resources, activities, and innovative efforts at the SC level. Consequently, knowledge, which is a critical resource for companies, needs to be managed properly not only in single firms but also across SCs. For the education of business managers, this implies a double challenge: first, to make students and future executives become aware of the knowledge management (KM) practices that can be adopted; second, to facilitate the assimilation of these practices for the effective management of SCs, to ensure higher economic and environmentally sustainable performances. Standard definitions and classifications can be of great help, but the current studies are very fragmented. This study contributes by exploring the literature and examining the KM practices that are proposed and defined by the different authors. A systematic review and a descriptive analysis of selected papers showed the trend and focus of papers in the KM and SC fields. In addition, based on the definitions and classifications drawn from the literature, this paper discusses a possible systematization of the key KM practices in SCs. The major contribution of this paper is the effort of re-definition and re-classification of KM practices and their potential importance for effective and sustainable SC management. This analysis can be especially useful for organizing KM courses targeted to current and future business managers.

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