Significance Of Knowledge Management Research Articles

Benefits, Process and Challenges of Knowledge Management

Benefits, Process and Challenges of Knowledge Management

The Impact of Knowledge Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of Moroccan Employees: Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment

Purpose: The study aims to investigate how knowledge management (KM) practices impact JS among Moroccan employees, while also exploring the mediating role of organizational commitment (OC) in this relationship.
 
 Theoretical framework: The study draws upon established theories in KM, job satisfaction (JS), and OC. It suggests that effective KM practices can enhance JS and that OC acts as a mediator in this relationship.
 
 Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employs a deductive approach and quantitative research design to explore the relationship between KM practices and JS in Moroccan SMEs. Data from 175 respondents were analyzed using linear regression with the assistance of the SPSS statistical software.
 
 Findings: Effective KM practices positively impact job satisfaction (JS) in Moroccan SMEs. Additionally, organizational commitment (OC) acts as a mediator between KM practices and JS. Implementing successful KM strategies and fostering employee commitment can enhance JS in Moroccan SMEs.
 
 Research, practical & social implications: The study's implications highlight that implementing effective KM practices in Moroccan SMEs can have far-reaching benefits, including increased JS, enhanced productivity, improved talent attraction, and positive contributions to socio-economic development, emphasizing the significance of KM for organizational success and broader societal advancement.
 Originality/Value: The originality of this study lie in its examination of KM practices specifically within Moroccan SMEs. By focusing on this context, the study provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these organizations, offering practical implications and recommendations that can contribute to the development of tailored KM strategies for similar SMEs in Morocco and beyond.

The significance of individual, group and future knowledge at a business level through the knowledge-based lens

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to enhance the conceptual and practical understanding of individual, group and future knowledge as perceived by company owners and managers operating in Vietnam. To date, knowledge gaps remain concerning this emerging economy, for instance, regarding the significance of knowledge management (KM) skills and innovativeness in positively affecting firms' journey. Overall, the study will add to the extant KM literature, partly address extant research gaps and develop a conceptual model. To support the study's literature foundation, the knowledge-based view framework will be considered.Design/methodology/approachAn inductive approach and multi-case study were chosen. The views of 17 individuals in leadership positions representing six companies were gathered through semi-structured, in-depth interviews.FindingsThe analysis revealed the influence of seven dimensions. First, the importance of individuals' knowledge is conceptualised by the conspicuous, approach-based and self-initiated dimensions. Second, the collective action-based and collective approach-based knowledge dimensions illuminate the importance of group knowledge. Third, the externally and internally-oriented knowledge dimensions provide guidance and understanding concerning future knowledge. The analysis also underlines the alignment between the findings and the knowledge-based view in various areas.Originality/valueThe dimensions illuminating the research have practical implications for business owners/managers, for instance, motivational and rewarding strategies that companies could consider in order to enhance or maintain a high flow of knowledge acquisition and operationalisation. Furthermore, these implications could help foster a stronger entrepreneurial culture and benefit Vietnam or other emerging economies in their development and success journey. Conceptually, a developed framework affords a richer understanding of the different facets of knowledge at a company level.

The Impact of Knowledge Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of Moroccan Employees: Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment

Purpose: The study aims to investigate how knowledge management (KM) practices impact JS among Moroccan employees, while also exploring the mediating role of organizational commitment (OC) in this relationship. Theoretical framework: The study draws upon established theories in KM, job satisfaction (JS), and OC. It suggests that effective KM practices can enhance JS and that OC acts as a mediator in this relationship. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employs a deductive approach and quantitative research design to explore the relationship between KM practices and JS in Moroccan SMEs. Data from 175 respondents were analyzed using linear regression with the assistance of the SPSS statistical software. Findings: Effective KM practices positively impact job satisfaction (JS) in Moroccan SMEs. Additionally, organizational commitment (OC) acts as a mediator between KM practices and JS. Implementing successful KM strategies and fostering employee commitment can enhance JS in Moroccan SMEs. Research, practical & social implications: The study's implications highlight that implementing effective KM practices in Moroccan SMEs can have far-reaching benefits, including increased JS, enhanced productivity, improved talent attraction, and positive contributions to socio-economic development, emphasizing the significance of KM for organizational success and broader societal advancement. Originality/Value: The originality of this study lie in its examination of KM practices specifically within Moroccan SMEs. By focusing on this context, the study provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these organizations, offering practical implications and recommendations that can contribute to the development of tailored KM strategies for similar SMEs in Morocco and beyond.

Knowledge Management in Indian Higher Education – Issues and Challenges

Purpose : The current research focused on knowledge management in Indian higher education. Knowledge management is an important aspect of higher education, as it helps institutions to effectively manage and share knowledge to enhance teaching, learning, and research outcomes. In the context of Indian higher education, there are several policy implications that can help to improve the effectiveness of knowledge management. Methodology : The research paper was prepared based on secondary data. These include creating a comprehensive knowledge management framework, encouraging collaboration among institutions, investing in technology infrastructure, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, and supporting open access to research publications and educational resources. Findings : I found that knowledge management in Indian higher education requires a multi-faceted approach that involves policy support, technological investments, and a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. As the Government of India welcomes foreign universities, the significance of knowledge management becomes even more vital. Implementing these policy implications can help to improve the effectiveness of KM in Indian higher education and support the development of a more robust knowledge-based economy. Practical Implications : It is recommended that the government framework should also include guidelines for the development and implementation of knowledge management systems in higher education institutions. Collaboration among institutions is essential for effective knowledge management. The government should encourage institutions to collaborate with each other to share knowledge and resources. This can be done by creating networks or consortia of institutions that work together on specific projects or initiatives. Originality : Unlike prior research on knowledge management, the current work is to provide a comprehensive understanding of KM in higher education across various mediums.

THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING ON INNOVATION DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF CULTURE

This paper intends to examine the importance of knowledge management in increasing the competitive advantage of organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper also tackles the degree of acceptance of advanced technology in Lebanon overall. The surveys were circulated among 1,000 executives in diverse industries across the country. The total of 246 questionnaires was completed, with the response rate of 24.6% from the total population. The results of our study demonstrate how considering the significance of knowledge management will help organizations to be successful during the pandemic, namely, by improving strategic management decisions, taking into consideration long-run performance of the company and achieving organizational objectives. Our results also show that technology as such is most welcome in Lebanon, however, only a few organizations have been actually planning to invest in it due to the economic conditions that Lebanon is going through along with the currency freefall. Finally, the study shows the need for cooperation and social capital features among community organizations.

Effects of Knowledge Management on Organizational Performance

The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of knowledge management (KM) on the organizational performance of Microsoft Corporation. The study will also inform global entrepreneurs regarding the importance and application of KM in workplaces. The study will discuss the modification and technological integration that are required to derive desired outcomes from KM. The research will also evaluate the contribution of KM to career development and opportunities for the employees. Modern organizations need to enhance their products and services to continue to be the first choice of customers. The KM has enabled organizations to determine the changing demands and requirements of customers. Therefore, it can be opined that the research aims to analyze the significance of KM in modern organizations, employees, and competitiveness.

A Business Case for the Adoption of a Knowledge Management Strategy and Government Policy as Precursors for Divapreneurship Development in Zimbabwe

The study showcases a business value proposition to policy makers for the adoption of a business paradigm involving the infusion of knowledge management practices, strategic thinking and government policy intervention for divapreneurship development in Zimbabwe. The significance of knowledge management (KM) in women entrepreneurial development arises from the fact that, KM is considered as one of the most effective strategic tools for enterprise survival (Kim and Koh, 2011). The study also investigated the antecedents of bringing about the divatude (positive attitude) in women, as a new way of addressing the impediments to the development of women so that they could be united, driven, inspired, action oriented and victorious ensuring that divapreneurship development becomes a reality in Zimbabwe (Bbenkele, 2013). The mixed method research paradigm was adopted with both quantitative and qualitative data integrated in data collection. Consequently, basing on a purposive sample of 558 structured questionnaires, and focus group discussions, data was collected in line with the sequential explanatory approach. The study was carried out in Bulawayo and Harare Metropolitan Provinces, and Matabeleland North Provinces in Zimbabwe. The study recommended a ten factor framework for divapreneurship development involving universities as the nerve centre, in unrolling entrepreneurial education and training working in collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Gender and Community Development.

A SPOTLIGHT REVIEW ON THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS A CATALYST TO LEVERAGE ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

ABSTRACT There has been a rising interest over the past decade regarding the effect of Knowledge Management (KM) on the performance of organizations. In developed countries, knowledge has been perceived as a valuable factor of production, but unfortunately the significance of KM is still not generally highlighted in developing countries as Egypt. This exploratory qualitative study intends to shed the light on the crucial role of human resource management (HRM) for successfully embedding and promoting the KM initiative; through setting a good base for the proper selection, motivation and development of HR, adding to setting the supportive organizational culture and organizational structure. The study also highlights the opportunities of KM adding to the challenges that may delay its effective implementation. The study aims to rationalize the effect of successful HRM on KM as an illustration of excellence that can provide a solid base for directing the role of HRM to set the initiative of KM for improving the overall performance of organizations. Keywords Human Resource Management, Knowledge Management, Organizational Learning, Knowledge Building, Organizational Performance

Knowledge management significance and communication complexity in the context of innovative enterprises: case of Polish NewConnect market

The main goal of this study is to show how the communication complexity influences the knowledge sharing in the organizational dimension, on the example of the NewConnect market in Poland. This paper presents and investigates the above mentioned topics of showing the importance of different forms of communication in sharing knowledge in innovative enterprises based on the questionnaire that has been conducted in NewConnect market in Poland. The empirical study proved that: (1) there is no correlation between the level of communication management in innovative enterprises, (2) the age of the enterprise level and the significance of knowledge management in innovative enterprises, (3) the age of the enterprise and the level of communication complexity in innovative enterprises. The findings of this research give varied and valuable arguments to managers from each sector in paying much attention to different forms of communication with stakeholders in sharing knowledge. This paper is valuable to academics and practitioners in search of reliable data on the influence of modern and traditional forms of communication on sharing knowledge in innovative enterprises, showing the fulfilment of the gap this type of study in the literature.

Knowledge Management & It's Origin, Success Factors, Planning, Tools, Applications, Barriers and Enablers

Over of the past several years, there have been rigorous discussions about the significance of knowledge management (KM) within the organization and the society. The management of knowledge is endorsed as a significant and essential factor for organizational existence and maintenance of ambitious strength. This article provides an in-depth knowledge of factors affecting KM. Literatures from 1992 to 2018 are covered in this article, 169 research papers have been explored which are related to classification of knowledge, factors affecting KM, KM tools and its planning & application. Various frameworks related to the successful implementation of KM and KM implementation tools proposed by previous authors are presented in this research article. KM is defined, classification of KM is presented, factors affecting KM are shown and its implementation strategies & tools are elucidated in available literatures in discrete manner.

The impact of leader roles on cross‐border knowledge management and the development of boundaryless business models: A case study of Thai construction companies

Knowledge management (KM) is a wide‐ranging concept that includes the acquisition, sharing, creation, and application of knowledge in a single, or group of, associated organisations. There are various kinds of KM models developed in business innovation. However, the significance of KM becomes apparent in the ever more complicated and competitive environment. Although these business models comprise a range of conflicting or ambiguous definitions and conceptualisations, they hold in common the importance of knowledge and, by extension, KM in achieving the strategic and operational goals of the redefined business model. Using a qualitative study, this study investigates the impact of leader roles on the practice of cross‐border KM and boundaryless business model development. A series of in‐depth interviews were conducted with managers, senior engineers, and junior engineers working in four internationalising construction companies in Thailand (n = 33). A directed qualitative content analysis was used. The study identified a several leadership roles that contributed to KM across borders, including vocal support for KM, policy formation, sharing and facilitating knowledge sharing, communicating about KM requirements, and the direction and monitoring of KM activities. However, the managers in this study have not effectively fulfilled most of these roles.

Knowledge management practices and innovation performance

PurposeThis paper aims to concentrate on the conscious and systematic managerial activities associated with handling knowledge in an organization [i.e. knowledge management (KM) practices] for the purpose of improving innovation performance through proactive management of knowledge assets. This study explores the impact of KM practices on innovation performance in the research and training center of government apparatus.Design/methodology/approachThis research provides empirical evidence on how various KM practices influence innovation performance. The results are based on the survey data collected in four areas of research and training centers of government apparatuses in Indonesia. Partial least squares are used to test the hypothesized relationships between KM practices and innovation performance.FindingsThe study found that IT practices and work organizations are positively and significantly related to innovation performance. This means that better implementation of information and technology will push innovation performance. The study also points out that knowledge-based compensation practice is one of the KM practice variables which is negatively and significantly related to innovation performance. This result shows that innovation performance will decrease by compensating knowledge improvement.Practical implicationsThis study implies that in developing innovation performance, the research and training center should not focus on providing compensation, as it will only increase the costs rather than the innovation performance itself.Originality/valueThis study adds a knowledge-based view of government agencies by demonstrating the significance of KM for innovation performance. This study is also valuable from a managerial perspective, as it highlights the most effective KM practice to improve organizational innovation performance.

Supportive Drivers of Organizational Knowledge Management: A Case Study from Egypt

The ability to manage efficiently the flow of knowledge has becoming a crucial requirement to boost the organizational learning and competitiveness along the knowledge era. However, a lack of consensus and confusion may still exist regarding what comprise the Knowledge Management (KM) and its importance to improve the overall organizational performance in Egypt. Moreover, there is generally a lack of an observable organizational KM initiatives’ progress in Egypt. This study highlights the significance of KM and explores the key drivers that can support organizational KM initiative in Egypt which requires organizational management and human orientation in terms of setting supportive human resource management, organizational culture and organizational structure. The study also alarms the attention to the various challenges that may hinder the successful implementation of KM initiative in Egypt. Based on the case study approach, this study sheds the light on a good model of IBM Egypt as a guidance supporting the crucial significance of KM for booming innovation and organizational performance.

Comprehensive View of the Factors Associated with Knowledge Sharing and Organizational Innovation

Knowledge sharing and Innovation important topics at this century because all organizations lead employee to create new ideas also, transfer knowledge to increase performance interaction. This research paper examine the critical academic work in each streams of inquiry, the significance of knowledge management and its tie-in to innovation activities is broadly mentioned through focusing on knowledge sharing dimension IT support, organizational culture, empowerment leaders, rewards and its link with organizational innovation activities is widely acknowledged about new Tec, new market share, new stockholder and administrative innovation. This research paper work to propose theoretical model based factors derived from taxonomies by data collection from the second information collection via using literature review to make critical review. This paper recommends the organizations to adoption factors of knowledge sharing as a positive way to achieve innovation and competitive advantage.

The study of knowledge management capability and organizational effectiveness in Taiwanese public utility: the mediator role of organizational commitment.

Many studies on the significance of knowledge management (KM) in the business world have been performed in recent years. Public sector KM is a research area of growing importance. Findings show that few authors specialize in the field and there are several obstacles to developing a cohesive body of literature. In order to examine their effect of the knowledge management capability [which consists of knowledge infrastructure capability (KIC) and knowledge process capability (KPC)] and organizational effectiveness (OE), this study conducted structural equation modeling to test the hypotheses with 302 questionnaires of Taipei Water Department staffs in Taiwan. In exploring the model developed in this study, the findings show that there exists a significant relationship between KPC and OE, while KIC and OE are insignificant. These results are different from earlier findings in the literature. Furthermore, this research proposed organizational commitment (OC) as the mediator role. The findings suggest that only OC has significant mediating effects between KPC and OE, whereas this is not the case for KIC and OE. It is noteworthy that the above findings inspired managers, in addition to construct the knowledge infrastructure more than focus on social media tools on the Internet, which engage knowledge workers in “peer-to-peer” knowledge sharing across organizational and company boundaries. The results are likely to help organizations (particularly public utilities) sharpen their knowledge management strategies. Academic and practical implications were drawn based on the findings.

The significance of knowledge management, innovation on firm performance in the Indian manufacturing sectors: an empirical analysis

This paper investigates the influence of knowledge management (KM) enablers viz. knowledge enabled culture, structure, technology and human resources, on KM effectiveness, R&D innovation, and the firm performance specific to the Indian manufacturing sectors. India has often been hailed as the biggest manufacturing hub after China, but in terms of innovation, the Indian manufacturer has not been able to make a global presence. Hence, a study is essential to analyse the capabilities of KM and innovation on firm performance specific to Indian manufacturing. Findings revealed that the KM enablers had a significant influence on KM effectiveness, R&D innovation, and firm performance. Further, it divulged that firms should manage knowledge-based resources strategically and assess whether it has an effective KM in place for superior innovation and R&D leading to profitability.

Knowledge Management Towards Connecting Minds — A Proposed Concept for Expo 2020

The paper presents knowledge residence to be only in the mind and rejects the orthodox definition of the knowledge types which has been used till now by most knowledge management (KM) gurus and authors — in which knowledge exists inside and outside the human body — and presents an alternative model for such. Yet, unlike other papers that reject this classical view, this paper does not doubt the importance of the field nor underestimate the role of its originators. Alternatively, it emphasises the significance of KM and provides practical insights for its effectiveness. The paper concludes by addressing the importance of understanding the essence of knowledge in the public sector through proposing a pragmatic concept that could be easily applied. We have chosen a city that has an existing platform that can support the application of such concept — Dubai — especially with its current expanding endeavours towards “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, which is its Expo theme in 2020.

Systemic approach to knowledge and skills management in the context of education administration

Much has been written on the significance of knowledge management, the challenges facing organizations, and the relevant human resource management activities involved in assuring the acquisition and transfer of knowledge. Higher education plays an important role in preparing students to assume the knowledge management and human resource roles so necessary to organizations. The authors examined the relationship between knowledge management, human resource management, and typical knowledge learning goals of an accredited medical education program. The work is based on the relationship between knowledge management, human resource management and competence development process.

In search of a missing link

A variety of indicators suggest that knowledge management (KM), as a field of study and practice, is here to stay. Although still in a formative stage, it has developed substantial gravitas. It is no mere sideshow, intellectual curiosity, or marketing ploy. On the contrary, KM is an expansive (and expanding) field that has the potential to offer a unifying foundation for many other disciplines, from information systems to accounting, from operations management to strategic management, from marketing to human resources and organization design. Nevertheless, there is a major missing link. Specifically, is there a link between superior KM performance and a firm's bottom line? If so, what is the nature of this link? In this paper, we argue that it is both important and possible to explore this missing link. If such a link can be established, then the gravitas of KM is reinforced, the practical significance of KM is amplified, and a host of related research questions are unleashed.