Knowledge Sharing Practices among Lecturers in Nigerian Universities: A Case Study

Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale ,Victor O Idiedo

doi:10.7176/ikm/10-6-06

Abstract

The study investigated knowledge sharing practices among lecturers in Nigerian Universities: A case study of Kwara State University, Malete. The objectives of the study were to: examine the perceptions of lecturers about knowledge sharing; identify the benefits of knowledge sharing among lecturers; identify ways used in sharing knowledge by lecturers; and investigate the barriers militating against knowledge sharing among lecturers. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised the entire lecturers in Kwara State University, Malete numbering 413 lecturers. A simple random technique was used to select 217 lecturers from the 7 faculties in the university. A self-designed questionnaire was used for the collection of data. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage. Findings of the study revealed that lecturers have positive perceptions toward knowledge sharing. It also revealed that there are numerous benefits of sharing knowledge by lecturers. The study further highlighted the various ways of sharing knowledge by lecturers. The study also revealed the barriers militating against knowledge sharing by lecturers in Nigerian universities. It is recommended that university management should create massive campaigns on the need for lecturers to embrace knowledge sharing among peers. This can be done through training, conferences, and seminars etc on the need for knowledge sharing among them. Keywords: knowledge management, knowledge sharing, practices, perceptions DOI: 10.7176/IKM/10-6-06 Publication date: September 30 th 2020

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Today’s economy has been describe by many scholars as knowledge-based economy
What are your perceptions about knowledge sharing?
Discussion of Findings Findings of this study have revealed that many lecturers have positive perceptions towards knowledge sharing

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Today’s economy has been describe by many scholars as knowledge-based economy. In many developed countries, competition is no longer restricted to cost but the production and development of knowledge-based products and services (Kamal, Manjit & Gurvinder, 2007). Knowledge is a tactical resource that gives an organisation a viable advantage over its competitors if properly managed (Halawi, Aronson, and McCarthy, 2005). Knowledge is an essential commodity that promotes organizational effectiveness and growth (Lawal, Oriogu & Ogbuiyi, 2017). One of the key factor of knowledge management is knowledge sharing It helps to facilitate the access and use of knowledge in any organizations (Lawal, Oriogu & Ogbuiyi, 2017). It is a means by which, organizational member can contribute to knowledge application, innovation, and the competitive advantage of the organization (Jackson, 2006). Knowledge sharing is becoming increasingly a vital source of growth in any organization whose goal is to achieve high production and contribute meaningfully to national development

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