Determinant Factors which Influence Knowledge Sharing among Faculty Members of the University of Medical Sciences

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the attitude of faculty members towards knowledge-sharing in the University of Education, Lahore. The impact of personal and organizational factors that may contribute to effective knowledge-sharing among the university’s teaching staff is also analyzed. The factors affecting the willingness of the faculty members to share knowledge are broadly classified as “organizational” and “personal” factors. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey was conducted on permanent teaching staff working at different campuses of the University of Education all over the province of Punjab, Pakistan. The survey instrument for this study was adapted from four studies. The questionnaires were distributed among 246 faculty members personally. Findings The findings of the study showed that the faculty members were familiar with the importance of knowledge-sharing and were also interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. The results showed that organizational factors (trust, reward system and organizational culture) played a vital role in enhancing the knowledge-sharing attitude of faculty members. The impact of these factors on knowledge-sharing attitude was significant. Originality/value This is the very first study which explored the personal and organizational factors of knowledge-sharing in a specific academic institution from Pakistan. The findings of the research provided useful insights to the management of the University of Education particularly and other universities in general to design strategies for enhancing knowledge-sharing culture in the higher education institution. These findings may also be helpful for other developing countries.

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The study of the Relationship between Social Capital and Entrepreneurship Behavior of Faculty Members of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2017

Evidence Based Health Policy Management and Economics ◽

10.18502/jebhpme.v2i4.279 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Sima Rafiei ◽

Rafat Mohebibar ◽

Bahman Ahadi Nejad ◽

Nadia Nisari

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Study Data ◽

Faculty Members ◽

P Value ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University ◽

The Relationship

Background: Social capital has an important role in empowering entrepreneurship activities and performance improvement inhuman resources. This study aimed to examine the relationship between social capital and entrepreneurship behavior of academic members of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Methods: The present study is a descriptive cross-sectional method conducted among all faculty members working in Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2018. In order to collect study data, two standard questionnaires including social capital scale (Nahapiet & Goshal 1998) and entrepreneurial behavior (Leon Daes Zamptakis and Vasiliss Mustakis 2007) were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical methods in SPSS version 20. Results: The results of the study showed that social capital and entrepreneurial behavior had a desirable condition. Furthermore, these two variables were statistically correlated (P-value < 0.05). Conclusion: Promoting the level of social capital in academic environments has significant benefits and a positive impact on entrepreneurial behaviors of academic members of the university. Therefore, managers should strengthen this key element in their organizations to upgrade their professional job performance. Key words: Social Capital, Entrepreneurial Behavior, Faculty Member of the University.

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Does a socially well integrated university have anything to do with faculty retention? A study on Kerman University of Medical Sciences-2011

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy ◽

10.1108/ijssp-07-2013-0071 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 34 (5/6) ◽

pp. 349-358

Author(s):

Mohammadreza Amiresmaili ◽

Farzaneh Zolala ◽

Atefeh Esfandiari ◽

Reza Dehnavieh ◽

Mahmood Nekoueimoghadam ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Organizational Social Capital ◽

Multistage Sampling ◽

The University ◽

The Relationship ◽

University Officials

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to measure the relationship between organizational social capital and retention of faculty members in Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Design/methodology/approach – Using a stratified multistage sampling, 120 faculty members were recruited to fill the questionnaire. Findings – There were a direct and positive bilateral (r=0.65) relationship between social capital and retention of faculty members. Originality/value – The university officials and policy makers need to pay closer attention to some issues such as providing welfare facilities, salary and wages, benefits, interests and appreciation for faculty members.

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Characteristics of the Internal Evaluations of the Educational Groups in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Educational Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.5812/erms.115443 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Rasool Khazaei ◽

Forough Zanganeh ◽

Lida Memar Eftekhari ◽

Mansour Rezaei

Keyword(s):

Lesson Plans ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Educational Goals ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Academic Goals ◽

University Departments ◽

Research Activities ◽

The Status ◽

Educational Groups ◽

The University

Background: Intragroup evaluation is a process through which faculty members, students, and university officials examine the strengths and weaknesses of their department by assessing the educational unit to clarify the status of the department. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the internal evaluations (IEs) of the departments conducted at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Iran. Methods: In this descriptive study, IEs were performed at KUMS during 2012-2018. A summary of the documented information was collected by a checklist, and 22 IEs of the university departments during this period were reviewed. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 21. Results: Most of the IEs were evaluated within six months. In 100% of the cases, the educational goals of a specific department, cases of the evaluation areas, and assessment criteria were determined and scored, and the lesson plans for the existing theory units were delivered to the students. In addition, documents of faculty members’ research activities, along with specific and codified programs for conferences, were reported. However, only 27.3% of the educational experts and 54.5% of the student representatives were involved in the group evaluation committee, and in 68.2% of the cases, there were lesson plans for skill units and clinical wards. On the other hand, 40% of the cases had a specific documentary program to assess the students’ academic decline/achievement in the groups. Conclusions: Formally, the IEs were performed correctly, and the obtained results briefly showed that they could achieve multiple academic goals. Due to the differences between the results and the observed state of the university, external evaluations are recommended as well.

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Evaluation of Problem-based Learning Method for Teaching Islamic Education Courses to Students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

DINAMIKA ILMU ◽

10.21093/di.v20i2.2488 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 241-253

Author(s):

Maryam Shamsaei

Keyword(s):

Religious Education ◽

Teaching Method ◽

Problem Based Learning ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Islamic Education ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Student Centered ◽

Specialized Education ◽

The University ◽

Education Courses

Emphasis on teaching religious education in the university and raising the level of religious awareness of students in parallel with specialized education, raises attention to the important point that the set of Islamic education courses was in line with the demands and desires of students? The aim of this study is to an increase of the analytic mood among the students and faculty members of the department of Islamic education by the teaching method of Problem-based learning. The present study was performed cross-sectionally on students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Islamic education courses that they had taken as a general course. One of the strengths of this method is the student-centered and process-oriented instead of text-centric and moving from central memorization to research-oriented.

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Identification and validation of coaching skill components among faculty members of universities

Educação e Pesquisa ◽

10.1590/s1678-4634201844185441 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 44 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Mohammadisadr ◽

Seyed Ali Siadat ◽

Reza Hoveida

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Human Resource Development ◽

Human Resource ◽

Resource Development ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

High Quality ◽

Coaching Skills ◽

The University ◽

Qualitative Part

Abstract Human resource development is an important factor for improving organizations. Universities as educational organizations need high-quality human resources. In this sense, coaching can be introduced as a new approach for professional development in higher education. Faculty members of universities can act as coaches to help the students and colleagues develop and thrive. Coaches with high levels of skills can be very influential. Not all individuals in higher education capacities have the necessary skills to become coaches. Hence, coaching skills should be specified so as to select high-quality leaders. The aim of the present study was to identify and validate coaching skills at universities. The population of the study consisted of students of a medical sciences university in Isfahan and the University of Isfahan. Research methods were both qualitative and quantitative. For the qualitative part, participants who were experts in human resource development and education were chosen. For the quantitative assessment, participants were selected among faculty members at both universities. Results indicated that being a successful coach requires at least eight specific skills. These eight skills should serve as the basis for selecting coaches in higher education.

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Status of Knowledge Sharing Intention Among the Faculty Members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2019)

Educational Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.5812/erms.112084 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mina Khosravifar ◽

Cyrus Jalili ◽

Farzad Jalilian ◽

Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh ◽

Sanaz Morovati

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Self Report ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level

Background: Knowledge sharing within an organization plays a key role in developing scientific production. Objectives: The present study aimed to predict the knowledge sharing intention among the faculty members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 154 faculty members of KUMS in the spring of 2019. Participants were selected via random sampling with a probability proportional to size. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16 using independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), bivariate correlations, and linear regression analysis at 95% significance level. Results: The most significant predictors of knowledge sharing intention were attitude (β = 0.387) and perceived behavioral control (β = 0.215). In addition, the predictive constructs of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control constituted 25% of the variation in the outcome measure of knowledge sharing intention. Conclusions: According to the results, designing interventions focusing on the constructs of attitude and perceived behavior control could yield beneficial findings for promoting knowledge sharing among faculty members.

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Evaluation of Burnout Levels of the Academic Staff and Research Assistants Working at Medical Faculties

Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine ◽

10.33880/ejfm.2019080102 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 10-18

Author(s):

Mustafa Armutlukuyu ◽

Kamile Marakoğlu ◽

Nisa Çetin Kargın

Keyword(s):

Academic Staff ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Face To Face ◽

Medical Faculties ◽

The University ◽

Personal Success ◽

Research Assistants

Aim: It was aimed to evaluate the burnout levels of the academicians and research assistants employed at Medical Faculty of Selcuk University and Necmettin Erbakan University, and to investigate the factors affecting the level of burnout. Methods: This study included total 894 subjects; 564 faculty members and research assistants working at Necmettin Erbakan University and 330 faculty members and research staff employed at Faculty of Medicine, Selçuk University. A questionnaire consisting of 50 questions containing sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) were filled with face-to-face interviews. Results: Of the participants, 63.1% were working at the University of Necmettin Erbakan, and 36.9% at Selçuk University. While the mean emotional exhaustion (EE) (p<0.001) and depersonalization (DP) (p<0.001) scores of the physicians who work in basic medical sciences, the staff titled Prof. Dr. and Assoc. Prof. Dr., the physicians with administrative duties, the staff at/over 40 years old and the married physicians were statistically significantly lower than those of the staff employed in the other medical and surgical sciences, the staff with other titles, the physicians without administrative duties, the staff under 40 years old and the single staff respectively; personal success (PS) mean scores were statistically significantly higher (p<0.001). Conclusion: In particular, the supports reducing burnout and motivating should be provided and maintained to the physicians who are employed at such places especially as Faculties of Medicine which aims both to provide the highest level of health care in the region and to raise the physicians of the future.

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Combining the Love of Art, Science, Business and Medicine to Innovate and Enhance Patient Health. Highlights from the 7th Annual Leaders in Medicine Symposium of the Cummings School of Medicine, Calgary, AB

Clinical & Investigative Medicine ◽

10.25011/cim.v41i2.29915 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. E51-E54

Author(s):

Jennifer Beatty ◽

Michael Peplowski ◽

Noreen Singh ◽

Craig Beers ◽

Evan M Beck ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hospital Admissions ◽

Clinical Care ◽

Clinical Problem ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Guest Speaker ◽

School Of Medicine ◽

University Of Calgary ◽

Patient Health ◽

The University ◽

Care Costs

The Leader in Medicine (LIM) Program of the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, hosted its 7th Annual LIM Research Symposium on October 30, 2015 and participation grew once again, with a total of six oral and 99 posters presentations! Over 45 of our Faculty members also participated in the symposium. This year’s LIM Symposium theme was “Innovations in Medicine” and the invited guest speaker was our own Dr. Breanne Everett (MD/MBA). She completed her residency in plastic surgery at University of Calgary and holds both a medical degree and an MBA from the University of Calgary. In her inspiring talk, entitled “Marrying Business and Medicine: Toe-ing a Fine Line”, she described how she dealt with a clinical problem (diabetic foot ulcers), came up with an innovation that optimized patient care, started her own company and delivered her product to market to enhance the health of the community. She clearly illustrated how to complete the full circle, from identifying a clinical problem to developing and providing a solution that both enhances clinical care and patient health as well as reduces health care costs and hospital admissions. The research symposium was an outstanding success and the abstracts are included in companion article in CIM.

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Impact Of Transformational Leadership On Motivating Faculty Members

Restaurant Business ◽

10.26643/rb.v118i11.9954 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 118 (11) ◽

pp. 303-312

Author(s):

Jamal Asad Mezel ◽

Adnan Fadhil Khaleel ◽

Kiran Das Naik Eslavath

Keyword(s):

Transformational Leadership ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Leadership Styles ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Traditional Form ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

University Leaders ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

This empirical study show that the impact of all styles was well moderate. The means of effect of all styles were less than 3 out of 5. It means the expected impact of transformational affect upon the all dimensions of the activities, are not expected due to the traditional styles of leadership and the lack of information about the transformational leadership styles which can guide leaders to use such styles in the organization which may be this results due to lack of trained leaders and necessary knowledge with the leaders in all universities about transformational styles the traditional form of the leadership styles which used by the university leaders affect the communication between all levels of the administration and the faculty members which has consequence because decrease in motivation and a self-consideration from the administration.

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