The role of knowledge management processes on organizational culture

Abstract

This study sought to investigate which of the four predictor variables (Applying Knowledge, Storing Knowledge, Acquiring Knowledge, & Diffusing Knowledge) are most significant in association with Organizational Culture. The instrument used in this study includes five parts that were used to measure the knowledge management processes (knowledge acquisition, storage, diffusion, & application) and organizational culture. The instrument was administered to 77 employees from two of the largest Georgian cities: Tbilisi and Kutaisi. Collected data were analyzed through multiple regression analysis. The analysis was conducted to determine which of the independent variables (Acquiring Knowledge, Storing Knowledge, Diffusing Knowledge, & Applying Knowledge) is significant in predicting the dependent variable (Organizational Culture). Diffusing Knowledge was found to be the only significant variable associated with the Organizational Culture. The analyses were followed by results, discussion, and implication for future research.