Application of Knowledge Management Components from the Faculty Members' Perspective at Iran University of Medical Sciences Research Centers

Nemati Anaraki, Leila; Hassanzadeh, Hossain; Panahi, Sirous; Malgard, Shiva

doi:10.22034/ijism.2023.1977793.0

Document Type : Articles

Authors

¹ Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

² Master of Medical Library and Information Sciences, Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

³ Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijism.2023.1977793.0

Abstract

Knowledge management is critical for universities and research institutes to improve their operations and activities. The study aimed to investigate knowledge management components in Iran University of Medical Sciences research centers from the faculty members' perspective. The sample size for the present study was generated using a simple random approach and Cochran's formula. The sample size was 245 out of 673 associate faculty members in affiliated research centers of the Iran University of Medical Sciences. The research instrument was the Fong and Choi knowledge management standard questionnaire. Following data collection, SPSS software version 23 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests. From the participant's perspective, the results indicated that the status of knowledge acquisition components was relatively good, with an average of 3.26, knowledge creation at 3.42, knowledge storage at 3.19, knowledge distribution at 3.13, knowledge application at 3.34, and knowledge retention at 3.24. According to respondents, there was an inverse statistical relationship between knowledge generation and application components and the research ranking of research centers and a direct statistical relationship between knowledge storage and retention (P-value < 0.05). There was no correlation between knowledge acquisition and distribution and the research ranking of the centers (P-value > 0.05). According to the findings, knowledge management components were applied effectively in research institutions affiliated with the Iran University of Medical Sciences. As a result, planning and strategies at research institutions and universities are required to raise this level to the desired level.

Keywords

20.1001.1.20088302.2023.21.3.14.8

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Application of Knowledge Management Components from the Faculty Members' Perspective at Iran University of Medical Sciences Research Centers

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Kazemi Mehr, M. R. & Keyhan, J. (2020). Practices of knowledge management in the education of Osko County. Applied Research in Management and Accounting, 5(17), 31-40. Retrieved from https://joas.ir/afile/phpYQ3A9L.pdf [in Persian]

Volume 21, Issue 3
July 2023
Pages 243-254

Application of Knowledge Management Components from the Faculty Members' Perspective at Iran University of Medical Sciences Research Centers

References

References

Kazemi Mehr, M. R. & Keyhan, J. (2020). Practices of knowledge management in the education of Osko County. Applied Research in Management and Accounting, 5(17), 31-40. Retrieved from https://joas.ir/afile/phpYQ3A9L.pdf [in Persian]

Volume 21, Issue 3July 2023Pages 243-254

Volume 21, Issue 3
July 2023
Pages 243-254