scholarly journals Identified Human Factors in Knowledge Management in the Context of Knowledge Sharing

Author(s):  
Oyelami Julius Olusegun Et.al

With the present and advances in information and communication technology (ICT), sharing knowledge across organisations has become easier and feasible. However, knowledge sharing has been a complex phenomenon over the years and identifying factors that influence knowledge sharing (KS) across organisation has becomes crucial and critical in the recent days. This paper review the effect of culture and behavioural differences as a human factors and the knowledge management practices needed to improve KS in organisations. Data were collected from 7 experts and 50 personnel by questionnaire. The result from the statistical data analysis revealed 15.67 and 3.96 as variance and standard deviation on culture respectively. The variance on behaviour is 8 and its standard deviation is 2.83, this indicate weakness in KS therefore, there is a presence of non- sharing culture and behaviour that discourage knowledge sharing. The findings from this pilot study suggest that, a centralised knowledge management structure without effective human practice towards its policies of sharing, coordination and distribution of knowledge in the context of knowledge management towards knowledge sharingmight fail. For organisation to avoid knowledge holding (KH) and knowledge risk (KR), a mechanism like knowledge sharing strategic implementation plan (KSSIP) can be used as a solution.  

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ade Irma Susanty ◽  
Madihah Salwa

Abstract The performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is rated as an important component of the economic development in Indonesia. Indonesian government has set strategic steps to fix the financial value of the SOEs. Knowledge management is one of strategic implementation of SOEs. The result of the researcher’s analysis reveals that the implementation of the knowledge management does not always give a positive contribution to the performance of the SOEs. Accordingly, it is important to conduct a research related to the efforts taken in implementing knowledge management and its impacts on organizational performance of the SOEs. The main objective of this study is to figure out the relationship between knowledge management and organizational performance by involving organizational learning as the intervening variable. This study involves six state-owned enterprises in Indonesia. The total number of respondents successfully examined were 189 employees of the six state-owned enterprises. The data was processed by SEM technique using AMOS 22 Software and the result shows that knowledge management has a significant impact by 45% toward organizational performance, and organizational learning influences significantly by 44% on organizational performance.


Author(s):  
Handrie Noprisson

Electronic government or e-government is an information and communication technology application that aims to provide more open communication between governments, citizens, businesses, and other non-profit companies. In those interaction processes, there are knowledge transfer or exchange methods that must be covered and managed to accomplish the goal of e-government application. Moreover, knowledge, rapidly evolving, is increasingly recognized as a robust strategic resource for efficiency by all types of organizations and institutions either private or public. As the recommended solution, those processes can be covered by knowledge management (KM) method. This paper directs to present insight into benefits and challenges for KM implementation in e-government. A total of five research papers have been reviewed by using a systematic literature review method mentioned Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). As a conclusion, there are five benefits and six challenges for KM implementation in e-Government.


Author(s):  
Dana Tessier

Trust is a critical element when building knowledge management practices within an organization. For individuals and teams to share knowledge and collaborate, they must form a relationship that is based on trust. The role of trust within knowledge-sharing, and therefore collaboration and cooperation, will be discussed. In a multinational, distributed, remote work environment, colleagues will interact with content created by their peers before they interact with them, and therefore, digital repositories and content become an extension of the trust relationship between colleagues and even the organization itself. The trust required to facilitate knowledge-sharing will need to be extended to these digital environments so that the organization can maintain its competitive advantage and the benefits of effective knowledge management practices.


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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S3) ◽  
pp. 1083-1090

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a facilitator of quality education in this technology driven world. ICT has the ability to deliver information and make education accessible to the mass. Knowledge management is another crucial application of ICT where the technology is used to create, obtain, distribute, apprehend and use information for knowledge advancement in students and employees. The current study analyses the extent of application of ICT enabled tools in knowledge management. The study concentrated the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Data regarding use of ICT tools with respect to knowledge management was collected from faculty members and administrative and management officials of technical educational institutions of entire Rayalaseema region. The respondents were selected on the purposive basis from each of the 4 districts. Thus, the total number of respondents for the study was 173. Most of the research respondents were in favour of use of ICT tools for knowledge management in students of technical educational institutions


Author(s):  
Grace Syontheke Mburia ◽  
Shadrack Bett

Public infrastructure projects have taken a moderate pace since freedom. The records from the Kenya government 2014 on vision 2030 towards an internationally serious and prosperous Kenya demonstrate that the moderate pace in execution of open foundation ventures has prompted unsatisfactory street systems; under normalized open pleasantries; non network of the national matrix line to mechanical expected regions; inadequate relief measures in agrarian territories; and ruined motorization of the once serious enterprises that are going under. A major problem facing county governments is how to maximize on knowledge management in project management. The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of knowledge management practices on project performance in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study sets out to determine the effect of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, knowledge acquisition and knowledge storage on project performance in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study was anchored on Knowledge-Based View Theory the Resource-Based Theory and the Organization Learning Theory. The study adopted cross sectional, explanatory and descriptive research designs targeting 120 management staff and employees of Tharaka Nithi County. A census study of all the targeted staff was carried out. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were piloted with 12 staff from the neighboring Embu County to determine their return rate. The study used multiple regression analysis, frequencies, bar graphs, means and standard deviation measures. The study established that knowledge sharing influence project performance in Tharaka Nithi County. The study found that knowledge acquisition influences project performance in Tharaka Nithi County to a great extent. The study found that knowledge acquisition influences project performance in Tharaka Nithi County to a great. The study concludes that knowledge creation has a positive and significant influence on project performance in Tharaka Nithi County.The study will be used by project management team in other counties as it will help in formulation of proper knowledge management practices that promote effective project delivery.


Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Muhammed ◽  
William J. Doll ◽  
Xiaodong Deng

Organizational level studies of knowledge management have been hampered by the lack of measures of individual level knowledge management practices and outcomes that can be used as success criteria to determine whether, or to what degree, specific organizational knowledge management practices enhance individual knowledge creation, sharing, and application at the individual level. This paper explores how the knowledge management practices of individuals are related to the task knowledge they use to complete their work processes. The measures presented can be used as one way to evaluate the success of organizational knowledge management practices. Specifically, the paper explores the individual practices of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, and knowledge application and how these practices are related to the task knowledge (conceptual, contextual, and operational knowledge) of individuals. A model of the relationships among knowledge management practices and task knowledge components is proposed and tested. Structural equation modeling is used. Results suggest that engaging in knowledge creation enhances an individual’s task knowledge through the practices of sharing and applying knowledge. Knowledge sharing and application enhance operational knowledge indirectly through changes in conceptual and contextual knowledge.


2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Muhammed ◽  
William J. Doll ◽  
Xiaodong Deng

Organizational level studies of knowledge management have been hampered by the lack of measures of individual level knowledge management practices and outcomes that can be used as success criteria to determine whether, or to what degree, specific organizational knowledge management practices enhance individual knowledge creation, sharing, and application at the individual level. This paper explores how the knowledge management practices of individuals are related to the task knowledge they use to complete their work processes. The measures presented can be used as one way to evaluate the success of organizational knowledge management practices. Specifically, the paper explores the individual practices of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, and knowledge application and how these practices are related to the task knowledge (conceptual, contextual, and operational knowledge) of individuals. A model of the relationships among knowledge management practices and task knowledge components is proposed and tested. Structural equation modeling is used. Results suggest that engaging in knowledge creation enhances an individual’s task knowledge through the practices of sharing and applying knowledge. Knowledge sharing and application enhance operational knowledge indirectly through changes in conceptual and contextual knowledge.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Kaniz Marium Akter ◽  
Subrata Banik

AbstractObjective – Aim of this study is to focus on the knowledge management practices of universities in Bangladesh. The study attempts to identify the level of four knowledge management dimensions that includes knowledge discovery, knowledge accumulation, knowledge sharing, and knowledge application. Design/methodology – A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the primary data from 108 university lecturers in Bangladesh. The knowledge management practices of the universities in Bangladesh were recognized by utilizing a close-ended questionnaires that is adapted from the Becerra-Fernandez and Sabherwal’s Knowledge Management Process (2010). Results – Results indicated that three knowledge management dimensions are moderately practiced by the Bangladeshi universities. However, knowledge accumulation was the dominant dimension in comparison with others, where knowledge sharing was the least dominant dimension of knowledge management. Research limitations/implications – The study will facilitate the authorities of higher educational institutions to develop plans and strategies for practicing the knowledge management in the highest level. It is essential for creating a sound knowledge-based culture in the universities. Further research is recommended increasing the sample size and finding the impact of knowledge management on the organizational performance using SEM Model. 


2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (54) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Carmen Berenice Ynzunza Cortés ◽  
Juan Manuel Izar Landeta

RESUMEN Objetivo: Explorar la cultura organizacional y las prácticas de gestión de conocimiento que llevan a cabo las empresas del Estado de Querétaro; el impacto que las mismas tienen en los niveles de satisfacción y el desempeño laboral de sus trabajadores; al igual que su vínculo con las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación. Material y método: El estudio se llevó a cabo en empresas de manufactura y servicios del Estado de Querétaro. El muestreo fue no probabilístico de conveniencia con base en el deseo de los encuestados en participar. El tamaño de la muestra fue de 247, la escala utilizada fue tipo Likert de 5 puntos para medir la gestión de conocimiento, la satisfacción y el desempeño; mientras que la cultura organizacional se midió con una escala de 1 a 100. El total de ítems fue de 58. Resultados: La cultura organizacional ligeramente predominante es la de mercado según la escala de OCAI. Las prácticas de gestión de conocimiento (GC) tienen un efecto significativo sobre los niveles de satisfacción y el desempeño laboral; y están vinculadas positivamente con el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación. Existen diferencias en cuanto al impacto de la cultura organizacional sobre la gestión del conocimiento, al igual que en los niveles de satisfacción y el desempeño laboral, favoreciendo las de aplicación y conservación del conocimiento en la mayoría de ellas. Asimismo, se encontraron similitudes entre la cultura de adhocracia y la jerarquizada. Conclusiones:La cultura organizacional está relacionada con la gestión de conocimiento, fomenta actitudes positivas hacia éste, generando niveles más altos de satisfacción; es un catalizador importante para el aprendizaje organizacional, la efectividad laboral y sin duda alguna, el desempeño organizacional. La gestión de conocimiento debe ser una actividad planeada y sistematizada que permita la identificación, generación y transferencia del conocimiento. ABSTRACT Objective: Explore the organizational culture and the knowledge management practices carried out by the companies in the state of Querétaro; the impact that these practices have in the satisfaction and job performance of their employees as well as their link with the information and communication technologies. Material and method: The study was carried out in manufacturing and service companies in the State of Queretaro. The sampling was a convenience nonprobabilistic one based on the desire to participate of those who were surveyed. The sample size was 247. The scale used was that of 5 points Liker-type to measure the knowledge management, the satisfaction, and the job performance, while the organizational culture was measured with a scale of 1 to 100. The total of items was 58. Results: The slightly predominant organization culture is the one of the market according to the OCAI scale. The knowledge management practices have a significant effect on the satisfaction and job performance levels, and they are positively linked to the use of the information and communication technologies. There are differences in the impact of the organizational culture over the knowledge management, as well as in the satisfaction and job performance levels, favoring the ones of application and keeping of the knowledge in most of them. Furthermore, similitudes were found in both, the adhocracy and the hierarchy culture. Conclusions: The organizational culture is related to the knowledge management, promotes positive attitudes towards it, generating higher levels of satisfaction. It is an important catalyst for the organizational learning, the effectiveness of work, and undoubtedly, the organizational performance. The knowledge management must be a planned and systematic activity that allows the identification, generation and transference of knowledge.


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