Knowledge Management

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1 - The Feasibility of Implementing Knowledge Management (Pawlowsky Model) in Islamshahr Azad University
Mahmoud Haqqani فریبا بیگی

The present article aims to study the feasibility of implementing knowledge management as well as investigating the difference in views of scientific board members and personnel of Islamshahr Azad University. For this purpose, Pawlowsky model has been used to measure th More

The present article aims to study the feasibility of implementing knowledge management as well as investigating the difference in views of scientific board members and personnel of Islamshahr Azad University. For this purpose, Pawlowsky model has been used to measure the dimensions and components of knowledge management, due to cultural consistency and identifiable evident dimensions with structures of Iran’s organizations. Measurement tool is a researcher-made questionnaire approved by 5 persons of scholars in field of management. Its validity was determined 95% through Cronbach’s alpha test, and it was implemented among scientific board members and personnel. Single sample T test was used for studying the feasibility of knowledge management implementation. According to the obtained results of subjects: there is not the possibility to implement the components of knowledge identification, knowledge generation, knowledge publication, knowledge integration, and knowledge transmission in 3 dimensions of organizational structure, information and communication technology, and human resources in Islamshahr Azad University. 2 groups average comparison test has been used for investigating the difference between views of scientific board members and personnel on necessary preparations to implement knowledge management system. The results show that there is not a significant difference between the views of scientific board members and personnel in any of dimensions and components. It was found by Freedman degree test with regarding to the goals of the research that there is difference between indexes in terms of preparation degree, and knowledge generation is more prepared rather than other indexes. Manuscript profile

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2 - Studying the Readiness of Petrochemical Companies for Organizational Learning and Presenting an Appropriate Structural Model for the Establishment of Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management in the National Petrochemical Company
Mohammad عموزاد

The purpose of the current study is to study the readiness of petrochemical companies for organizational learning and to present an appropriate structural model for the establishment of organizational learning and knowledge management in the National Petrochemical Compa More

The purpose of the current study is to study the readiness of petrochemical companies for organizational learning and to present an appropriate structural model for the establishment of organizational learning and knowledge management in the National Petrochemical Company. To achieve the purpose, the mixed method of qualitative-quantitative was used. To know the current situation, the quantitative survey method/ survey electronically were used in the country with the return of 801 questionnaires from 18 petrochemical companies and the variables of organizational culture, learning styles and dominant trends of learning were examined. For elaboration on the current situation and expectations of the company, the qualitative approach and grounded theory were used and finally the results of qualitative and quantitative parts were mixed. The findings show that the organizational culture of petrochemical companies in the current situation has more skewers towards the hierarchy and to some extent towards the market, and the components of family culture and especially Ad hoc are poor. Also, among the four learning styles, in the company’s current situation the convergent and divergent poles are dominant and also assimilating and adapting styles have less frequency. In terms of existing training programs, the general attitudes can be observed to the personal acquisition of knowledge instead of attending the formal training programs. Also, the qualitative findings and the results of interviews highlighted the changes in three areas; requirements, key processes, learning operations for the establishment of organizational learning. Manuscript profile

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3 - Studying the Role of Knowledge Management and Innovation in Organizational Performance (Case study: The Technology and Entrepreneurship Development Centre of Shahid Beheshti University)
بهروز قلیچ‌لی الهام اقتصاد

The process of innovation depends strongly on the knowledge and the knowledge management. Some organizations are not aware of the actual outcomes of the knowledge management. The researches show that the management of knowledge and innovation affects either directly or More

The process of innovation depends strongly on the knowledge and the knowledge management. Some organizations are not aware of the actual outcomes of the knowledge management. The researches show that the management of knowledge and innovation affects either directly or indirectly on organizational performance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of knowledge management and innovation in organizational performance. The statistical population of this study consists of 100 Technology and Entrepreneurship Development Centers of Shahid Beheshti University staffs. The data used in this study were selected randomly and through a questionnaire and a sample by the way Cochran formula of 79 people. Therefore the questionnaires were distributed between 90 persons of the staff and meanwhile 80 questionnaires were received. And the content and research structure validity were confirmed by using expert instructors, as well. The reliability of all 3 variables of the study was confirmed by using Cronbach's alpha: Knowledge management0.830, innovation 0.828, performance 0.802. The results of the Structural Equation Model showed that the knowledge management and innovation affect the organizational performance strongly. In other words, knowledge affects the organizational performance through innovation. Manuscript profile

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4 - The Role of Knowledge Management in Human Resource Development in Tehran Municipality, Region 4
Shahram Khalil Nezhad

This study investigated the effect of knowledge management on human resource development in Tehran Municipality Region 4 to provide practical suggestions for increasing the capabilities of human capital in the organization through knowledge management. The literature re More

This study investigated the effect of knowledge management on human resource development in Tehran Municipality Region 4 to provide practical suggestions for increasing the capabilities of human capital in the organization through knowledge management. The literature review identified four components consisting of identifying, acquiring, developing and sharing for knowledge management concept and four components consisting of attitude, knowledge, behavior and skill for human resource development concept. Following the positivism philosophy, deductive (quantitative) approach, and the survey method, a questionnaire (consisting of 45 questions) was used to collect field data. Face and content validity of the questionnaire were confirmed through selecting a standard questionnaire and submitting it to the experts, construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis and reliability through Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.91). The number of population including undergraduate, graduate and managers of the organization, was 1,100 and the sample volume of 285 randomly selected. Data normality through the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and relationships between variables and conceptual models through Pearson correlation and structural equation model approved. It turned out that knowledge management plays a significant role in the development of human resources (The correlation coefficient: 0.875; load factor: 0.81). It also became clear that identifying, acquiring, developing and sharing knowledge have impact on the development of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and skills of human capital. As a result, one of the expected outcomes of knowledge management system can be development of human capital in all dimensions. Also, it can be concluded that one of the tools of human resource development is the establishment of a knowledge management system. Manuscript profile

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5 - Analysis of the Impact of Intellectual Capital on Organizational Performance with the Mediating Role of Knowledge Management in Iranian Oil Terminals Company
Elham Nowrouzi cheshmeh ali SeyedAligholi Rowshan Milad Vafadar

Nowadays, the performance of organizations cannot be judged solely on the basis of financial criteria, because research has shown that the market value of companies and financial institutions is mainly non-financial assets to which assets intangible or intellectual capi More

Nowadays, the performance of organizations cannot be judged solely on the basis of financial criteria, because research has shown that the market value of companies and financial institutions is mainly non-financial assets to which assets intangible or intellectual capital. This study is tended to identify the dimensions of intellectual capital and knowledge management and their impact on organizational performance in IOTC. This research has been done by using a descriptive analyzing method. The population sample in this study was the managerial members of the company (managers and supervisors) which included 214 individuals at the time, and was conducted by a census method, the structural equation modeling is utilized for data analyzing. The results of data analysis indicate that the proposed model has a suitable fitness. In this model, human capital (HC), structural capital (SC) and relational capital (RC) had positive effect on organization performance, and also these components have indirect positive effect as a mediating role of knowledge management on organization performance, which the impact of each factor has been specified and ranked; then some suggestions have been made accordingly. Manuscript profile

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6 - Structural Modeling of the Impact of Organizational Factors on the Human Resource Development with the Mediating Role of Knowledge Management Process and Transfer of Training
Kolsoom Nami mir mohmmad seyed abbaszadeh Mohammad Hassani Abbas Bazargan

The aim of the present study determines the relationship between organizational factors and human resources development with the mediating role of knowledge management process and transfer of training in the Islamic Azad Universities of Hormozgan. This study was a corre More

The aim of the present study determines the relationship between organizational factors and human resources development with the mediating role of knowledge management process and transfer of training in the Islamic Azad Universities of Hormozgan. This study was a correlational research using methods of structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all employees of Islamic Azad University of Hormozgan province, which includes 560 employees that 228 people were selected as statistical sample of the research. To collect data from questionnaires of Shekarzade knowledge management process (2012), Halton, Bates & Rona Transfer of Training (2002), Manus Organizational Factors (2004), Najafi human resource development (2012) were used, Structural validity through confirmatory factor analysis confirmed. Reliability of questionnaires was reported using Cronbach's alpha coefficient as 0.93, 0.89, 0.89 and 0.91, respectively. The results showed that organizational factors have a direct impact on the knowledge management process. Transfer of Training has a direct impact on the development of human resources. knowledge management process has a direct impact on the human resource development. The process of knowledge management has an indirect impact on the human resource development of employees through transfer of training. organizational factors have an indirect and significant impact on the human resource development through the process of knowledge management and the transfer of training. Manuscript profile

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7 - Studying Challenges of Knowledge Management Maturity with a Strategy-based Approach (Case Study: of Khuzestan Regional Electric Company)
Mehdi Mohammadi hadi zamani jafar torkzadeh Ghasem Salimi

The aim of this study was to assess the strategic based approach of knowledge management maturity in Khuzestan Regional Electric Company. The research method was descriptive. The statistical population included 48 experts of this company related to the knowledge managem More

The aim of this study was to assess the strategic based approach of knowledge management maturity in Khuzestan Regional Electric Company. The research method was descriptive. The statistical population included 48 experts of this company related to the knowledge management process, because limitation of population, all of them were selected. The research instrument was Kruger's Strategic-Oriented Knowledge Management Maturity Assessment Questionnaire. After calculating the questionnaire validity and reliability, it distributed among population. For data analyzing, SPSS20 software and descriptive statistics including mean and standard deviations, median and minima and maximum were used. It should be noted that for assessing the maturity of each individual strategy-oriented knowledge management phases, comparison of median with second quartile (equivalent to 50%) was used. The results showed from six stages of maturity, four stages included as follows: decision on knowledge management, formulation knowledge management strategies and Implementation of knowledge management strategies. From 97 indexes, 34 indexes were lower than average score that have been reported as inconvenience of company knowledge management. The strategy of the company should be reviewed and knowledge management should be one of the main pillars of the organization's strategy. Manuscript profile

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8 - Investigating the Role and Importance of Chief Knowledge Officers in Knowledge Management Development from the Point of View of Faculty Members (Case Study: Shahid Beheshti University)
Mahmoud Haghani Mahmoud Abolghasemi Elaheh Seyedmirza

The present study was conducted to investigate the role and importance of chief knowledge officers in knowledge management development at Shahid Beheshti University. Of a total of 831 academic staff a random sample of 135 was selected by Stratified Random Sampling metho More

The present study was conducted to investigate the role and importance of chief knowledge officers in knowledge management development at Shahid Beheshti University. Of a total of 831 academic staff a random sample of 135 was selected by Stratified Random Sampling method. To collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was developed and validated by experts. Using quantitative approach, a descriptive correlational research was conducted. The 21 items of this questionnaire addressed the components of knowledge management (maintenance, acquisition, transfer, and application of knowledge) whereas other 19 items explored the impact of the chief knowledge officer. Research data were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed a significant relationship between the role of chief knowledge officer and the components of knowledge management. In the light of chief knowledge officers’ position, the most important factor was the application of knowledge then the knowledge acquisition variable، knowledge transfer، and knowledge preservation were influenced by the role of chief knowledge officers in knowledge management development. Manuscript profile

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9 - Components and indicators of the model of establishing knowledge management in the organization
َAbbas Zamaani Tabaghdhi Leyla Hoseini Tabahgdehi Hossein momenimahmouei

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The purpose of the current research is to investigate the pattern of establishing knowledge management in the education organization. The approach of the present research is qualitative and its method is a systematic review based on the model of Wright et al. (2007). Th More

The purpose of the current research is to investigate the pattern of establishing knowledge management in the education organization. The approach of the present research is qualitative and its method is a systematic review based on the model of Wright et al. (2007). The research community consists of 218 articles about knowledge management in educational organizations, which were presented in reputable scientific journals between 2016 and 2022 and 2013 and 2014. The research sample includes 32 articles that were collected purposefully and selected based on thematic data monitoring. The research data were collected from the qualitative analysis of the studied documents. Based on the data analysis, the competences of the consultants were classified in 4 dimensions and 17 factors. These dimensions include the behavioral dimension (including the characteristics of perceptive skills, media literacy, knowledge management, motivation and commitment), the organizational dimension (including factors; organizational knowledge management strategy, human resource management approach, career path, knowledge management strategies pedagogical, organizational management approach, mentoring and organizational culture), cultural-social dimension (including characteristics such as cultural-social attitude and social capital) and contextual dimension (including factors; providing infrastructure and support) . According to the results, in order to establish knowledge management in the organization, all individual, organizational, and social fields should be considered, and this requires extra-organizational attention. Manuscript profile

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10 - Designing a knowledge management system deployment model in the social security organization of Hormozgan province
Reza Baranimashahrani Mehdi Bagheri payam paslari

The purpose of the present research is to design a knowledge management system deployment model in the social security organization of Hormozgan province. The current research method is a qualitative type of foundation data. The study community consists of experts in th More

The purpose of the present research is to design a knowledge management system deployment model in the social security organization of Hormozgan province. The current research method is a qualitative type of foundation data. The study community consists of experts in the field of knowledge management, employees with 10 years of experience and above, heads of departments and deputies of the social security organization of Hormozgan province. Theoretical sampling of the targeted type was used to select people. Data coding was done using Max Kyuda software. The findings of the research using the coding process showed that 177 primary codes in the form of the model of effective factors (causal and contextual, intervention, strategy and consequence) are effective on the establishment of the knowledge management system in the social security organization of Hormozgan province, and 147 primary codes as Model evaluation indicators were selected. These codes were included in the concepts and key categories according to the findings of the research, the categories of "participatory management, professional competence of employees, the organization's mission and government support" as causal conditions, the categories of "information and management systems, strategy and leadership, education and training, design of courses Training and empowerment of employees" as a strategy and 6 categories (strengthening self-regulation skills, strengthening job motivation, increasing organizational commitment, flexibility in communication, entrepreneurship and innovation, improving organizational performance) have been calculated as the consequences of establishing a knowledge management system in the social security organization. . Manuscript profile

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