Abstract
The main objective of this research study is to investigate the extent to which knowledge management is used within the mining industry. Knowledge management includes the identification and examination of available and required knowledge and the subsequent planning and control of actions to develop knowledge assets to accomplish organizational objectives. A structured questionnaire is used for the study. A total of 300 mines were randomly selected from a research population of mining organizations in South Africa, Africa and globally. The respondents were all part of senior management. A response rate of 64% was achieved. A significant number of respondents indicates that there is no transfer of knowledge about the best practices within their organizations. Some of the participants indicate that their organizations do not have the required technical infrastructure to enable knowledge sharing whilst some agree that the culture in their organizations is not conducive to the sharing of knowledge. A statistically and practically significant positive relationship with a large effect is found between the construct of knowledge management and perceived business performance. The mining organizations in Africa are ranked the lowest in terms of applications of knowledge management principles
Highlights
This study focuses on investigating the level of knowledge management in the mining industry
The mining organizations can benefit from implementing knowledge management systems like other industries
An important goal of knowledge management is the sharing of the best practices
Summary
This study focuses on investigating the level of knowledge management in the mining industry. Knowledge originates and is applied in the minds of those who know. In organizations, it often becomes embedded in organizational routines, processes, practices and. Dinko Herman Boikanyo, Ronnie Lotriet, Pieter W Buys, 2016. Dinko Herman Boikanyo, B.Sc., MBA, Ph.D. Candidate, North-West University in South Africa’s Potchefstroom campus, Scientist in a petrochemical, Mining organization in South Africa, South Africa. Ronnie Lotriet, D.Com., M.Com., Professor, Department of Economic and Management Sciences, Potchefstroom Business School, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa. Ph.D. in Accountancy, Ph.D. in Management Accountancy, M.Comm., MBA, CMA, Professor Department of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
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