The purpose of this paper is to identify and investigate the relevant factors in organisational structure of the Iranian southern ports which are located at Khuzestan state such as Abadan, Khorramshahr and Imam Khomeini port. It should be noted that two stages have been carried out in terms of the required infrastructure for implementation of knowledge management. In the first stage by analyzing the research data from the questionnaire and by using the single-sample t-test the situation of the above mentioned ports in terms of the required infrastructure of knowledge management has been reviewed and the hypotheses were tested. To capitalize on knowledge management, an organization must be swift in balancing its knowledge management activities. The results of these research shows that the condition of the ports is not suitable in respect of the infrastructure to implement the knowledge management. In the second stage, by using the grey relational analysis the ports have been evaluated by considering the five effecting factors such as information technology, organisational culture, organisational structure, human resources and change management. By referring to the port grey relational factors the following ranking in organisational structure of knowledge management has been achieved for the ports: Imam Khomeini port as first rank, Khorramshahr port as second rank and finally Abadan port as third rank in this research.
This document discusses knowledge management in public and private higher education organizations in India. It aims to understand the dimensions of knowledge management and how they differ between public and private sectors. The document provides an extensive literature review on knowledge management, including definitions, types of knowledge, knowledge infrastructure capabilities like organizational culture, structure, and information technology. It also reviews past studies on knowledge management implementation in universities around the world.
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Library and Information Science (IJLIS) that examines knowledge processes for successful knowledge management application in university libraries in Nigeria. It identifies knowledge identification, acquisition, organization/creation, and dissemination as key knowledge processes. The study found that Nigerian university libraries carried out the first three processes to a large extent but knowledge creation was carried out to a low extent. It recommends that university libraries intensify efforts to create knowledge through activities like creating databases, reporting research data analyses, indexing knowledge generated at Nigerian universities, and cataloging online resources.
Are private universities ready for implementation of knowledge management in ...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the readiness of Islamic Azad University of Neyshabur in Iran to implement a knowledge management system. It examines the university's status in three key areas: organizational culture, organizational structure, and technical infrastructure. A survey was conducted of faculty members to assess the current state of each area and determine which is most important. The findings showed the university has an average readiness across the three areas. An analysis also indicated that organizational culture is the most important element for knowledge management implementation.
Knowledge management in universities in uganda a social perspectiveAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses knowledge management in universities in Uganda and its impact on transforming society. It assessed the relationship between knowledge management and society transformation in two private Ugandan universities.
2) The study found an average negative relationship between knowledge management and society transformation, indicating universities are not effectively applying knowledge to solve societal problems.
3) The author recommends universities strengthen knowledge sharing between students, faculty, and other institutions to better acquaint graduates with problem solving approaches that can transform society.
Griffith - NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS - www.nationalforum.comWilliam Kritsonis
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982 (www.nationalforum.com) is a group of national and international refereed journals. NFJ publishes articles on colleges, universities and schools; management, business and administration; academic scholarship, multicultural issues; schooling; special education; teaching and learning; counseling and addiction; alcohol and drugs; crime and criminology; disparities in health; risk behaviors; international issues; education; organizational theory and behavior; educational leadership and supervision; action and applied research; teacher education; race, gender, society; public school law; philosophy and history; psychology, sociology, and much more. Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief.
The influence of information technology capability, organizational learning, ...Alexander Decker
This document reports on a study that examined the influence of information technology capability, organizational learning, and knowledge management capability on organizational performance in banking branches in Southern Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The study hypothesized that information technology capability positively impacts organizational learning, knowledge management capability, and organizational performance. It also hypothesized that organizational learning positively impacts knowledge management capability and organizational performance. Survey data were collected from 69 banking branches and analyzed using partial least squares. The results supported most of the hypotheses, finding significant positive relationships between the variables except for the relationship between organizational learning and knowledge management capability.
This document summarizes a research study that assessed key factors for establishing knowledge management in hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The study examined the relationship between organizational culture, knowledge processes, information technology, and knowledge management establishment. A survey was administered to 300 hospital staff. The results showed that organizational culture, knowledge processes, and information technology all had a significant positive impact on knowledge management establishment. Organizational culture was found to promote participation and a sense of belonging, while knowledge processes and information technology facilitated knowledge sharing and management. The study concluded that considering these key factors can help to successfully establish knowledge management in organizations.
ASSESSING THE ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS FOR IMPLEMENTING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ...ijitcs
The growing importance of business analytics and its increasing influence on the competitive advantage of
organizations leads to the necessity of knowledge management systems, which complex and needs
organizational readiness that has been the subject of earlier research. This study aims to examine whether
the affective factors on the assessment of the readiness for implementation of the knowledge management
system in all organizations are identical. Hence, first by a comprehensive study of literature, readiness
factors of the knowledge management system implementation including six factors of organizational
culture, individuals, information technology infrastructure, knowledge process, senior management
commitment, and strategy were extracted and have been tested in three different organizations of IT
services, educational and commerce. Based on the founding, different factors affect various organizations
and using a general model should not be advised.
This document discusses knowledge management in public and private higher education organizations in India. It aims to understand the dimensions of knowledge management and how they differ between public and private sectors. The document provides an extensive literature review on knowledge management, including definitions, types of knowledge, knowledge infrastructure capabilities like organizational culture, structure, and information technology. It also reviews past studies on knowledge management implementation in universities around the world.
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Library and Information Science (IJLIS) that examines knowledge processes for successful knowledge management application in university libraries in Nigeria. It identifies knowledge identification, acquisition, organization/creation, and dissemination as key knowledge processes. The study found that Nigerian university libraries carried out the first three processes to a large extent but knowledge creation was carried out to a low extent. It recommends that university libraries intensify efforts to create knowledge through activities like creating databases, reporting research data analyses, indexing knowledge generated at Nigerian universities, and cataloging online resources.
Are private universities ready for implementation of knowledge management in ...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the readiness of Islamic Azad University of Neyshabur in Iran to implement a knowledge management system. It examines the university's status in three key areas: organizational culture, organizational structure, and technical infrastructure. A survey was conducted of faculty members to assess the current state of each area and determine which is most important. The findings showed the university has an average readiness across the three areas. An analysis also indicated that organizational culture is the most important element for knowledge management implementation.
Knowledge management in universities in uganda a social perspectiveAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses knowledge management in universities in Uganda and its impact on transforming society. It assessed the relationship between knowledge management and society transformation in two private Ugandan universities.
2) The study found an average negative relationship between knowledge management and society transformation, indicating universities are not effectively applying knowledge to solve societal problems.
3) The author recommends universities strengthen knowledge sharing between students, faculty, and other institutions to better acquaint graduates with problem solving approaches that can transform society.
Griffith - NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS - www.nationalforum.comWilliam Kritsonis
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982 (www.nationalforum.com) is a group of national and international refereed journals. NFJ publishes articles on colleges, universities and schools; management, business and administration; academic scholarship, multicultural issues; schooling; special education; teaching and learning; counseling and addiction; alcohol and drugs; crime and criminology; disparities in health; risk behaviors; international issues; education; organizational theory and behavior; educational leadership and supervision; action and applied research; teacher education; race, gender, society; public school law; philosophy and history; psychology, sociology, and much more. Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief.
The influence of information technology capability, organizational learning, ...Alexander Decker
This document reports on a study that examined the influence of information technology capability, organizational learning, and knowledge management capability on organizational performance in banking branches in Southern Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The study hypothesized that information technology capability positively impacts organizational learning, knowledge management capability, and organizational performance. It also hypothesized that organizational learning positively impacts knowledge management capability and organizational performance. Survey data were collected from 69 banking branches and analyzed using partial least squares. The results supported most of the hypotheses, finding significant positive relationships between the variables except for the relationship between organizational learning and knowledge management capability.
This document summarizes a research study that assessed key factors for establishing knowledge management in hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The study examined the relationship between organizational culture, knowledge processes, information technology, and knowledge management establishment. A survey was administered to 300 hospital staff. The results showed that organizational culture, knowledge processes, and information technology all had a significant positive impact on knowledge management establishment. Organizational culture was found to promote participation and a sense of belonging, while knowledge processes and information technology facilitated knowledge sharing and management. The study concluded that considering these key factors can help to successfully establish knowledge management in organizations.
ASSESSING THE ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS FOR IMPLEMENTING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ...ijitcs
The growing importance of business analytics and its increasing influence on the competitive advantage of
organizations leads to the necessity of knowledge management systems, which complex and needs
organizational readiness that has been the subject of earlier research. This study aims to examine whether
the affective factors on the assessment of the readiness for implementation of the knowledge management
system in all organizations are identical. Hence, first by a comprehensive study of literature, readiness
factors of the knowledge management system implementation including six factors of organizational
culture, individuals, information technology infrastructure, knowledge process, senior management
commitment, and strategy were extracted and have been tested in three different organizations of IT
services, educational and commerce. Based on the founding, different factors affect various organizations
and using a general model should not be advised.
Management is a process or mechanism to manage any facet or things; where the things or facet may be tangible or may be intangible in nature. In other sense, management is an art of techniques to manage the asset. The study and academic domain of management is called as Management Science. Practically management is applicable in all most all the sector or place or academic domain. In computer science, medical science and even sociology there is a full-fledged role and importance may be seen as far as management is concerned. Practically in Information Science also management deal a lead role. Traditional Information Science or computational Information Science, Management may be applied in several places. This paper is talks about management, its requirement; role of management in information science both the traditional and contemporary and future potential.
Designing a Knowledge Strategy Model for Iranian Public Organizations: A Stud...IOSR Journals
The present paper raises these questions that how is the state of knowledge strategy in Iran’s public organizations now (Electricity Industry) and how should be the state of knowledge strategy in Iran’s public organizations (Electricity Industry) until horizon 2025 and also what is the combination of optimal knowledge strategies to fill the knowledge gaps in the Iran’s public organizations (Electricity Industry). The purpose of these questions is to identify and explain knowledge strategies and also make strategic change in the current knowledge management in public organizations in order to fill the gap between the perceived situation of perspective horizon and current situation of knowledge management proportional to prevailing conditions in public organizations. In order to determine the knowledge strategies in public organizations, at first the main assumptions of knowledge strategy design in both areas of internal environment and external environment were considered and by using Fuzzy Delphi method, opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of knowledge were identified and then knowledge strategies were identified by using the experts opinion and prioritized by technique of Network Analysis. Statistical population of this study is public organizations in Electricity Industry that 137 samples were selected randomly and by using questionnaires with help of Gap Analysis, the difference between current and desired situation was identified. According to the Gap Analysis that is done in four axes of knowledge strategy, some actions are proposed in the form of Forty-nine solutions to improve the current situation and reduce the gap.
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Management information system design on human resource management of kampala ...Alexander Decker
The document discusses a study that designed, developed, and evaluated the effectiveness of the human resource management system at Kampala International University (KIU) in Uganda. The study assessed the existing HR management system in terms of usability and applicability. It found the existing system was poor. The study then designed a new HR management information system using object-oriented analysis and design. After implementing the new system, the study found it was rated as satisfactory, showing significant improvement over the existing system. The study recommends KIU adopt the new system to allow for more effective centralized management of employee records.
Can Technological, Organizational and Individual Antecedents Together Optimiz...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Faculty members’ are the intellectual leader for
developing societies. It is believed that the new knowledge
is created and transferred to the people in the Universities.
Although, relatively still an infancy field of research,
studies in Knowledge Management (KM) and Knowledge
Sharing (KS) continue to be on the boost. Knowledge
Sharing and Innovation are also whispered to be interrelated and could influence organizational performance.
Studies show that individual’s knowledge does not renovate
simply into institutional knowledge even with the use of
knowledge depository. Furthermore, it is also believed that
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can
enhance knowledge sharing with the integration of
individual behaviour and diverse organizational factors. As
a comparatively new field of research, studies on
knowledge sharing based on Information Systems (IS) in
developed countries is also on the increase. Unfortunately,
knowledge sharing research in the higher academic
institutions in developing countries were mostly found to be
given trivial considerations. Therefore, the aim of this
study is to investigate whether the technological,
organizational and individual factors together can help
increase Knowledge Sharing in HEIs and contribute it in
augmenting organizational performance in developing
countries. The methodology of this study was
subjective/argumentative i.e., idea generation in
Information Systems (IS). The findings of the study reveal
that utilizing the technological, organizational and
individual antecedents together for organizational
knowledge sharing can augment overall organizational
performance. The study explored the antecedents that
increased innovation in organizations. These were the
individual intention, attitude, self-efficacy for training and
development, subjective norm, organizational trust,
leadership, organizational rewards, organizational culture,
social network, and use of ICT. It also reveals that KS
could be increased in the organizations utilizing selecting
and initiating proper antecedents for practicing KS. We
desire to extend this study to further an empirical
investigation on the same issue to validate the research
results.
Facilitation of Human Resource Information Systems on Performance of Public S...IJERA Editor
This study examines the impact of human resource information systems (HRIS) on employee performance and satisfaction in the public sector in Jordan. A questionnaire was administered to 95 employees to assess the relationship between HRIS and various HR functions like planning, recruitment, training, compensation, and career planning. The results found statistically significant relationships between HRIS and performance/satisfaction for most functions, except planning and recruitment which did not significantly impact performance. Overall, the study concludes HRIS positively influences HR management and outcomes in the Jordanian public sector when properly implemented.
11.management information system and senior staff job performance in polytech...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and job performance of senior staff in polytechnics in Kwara State, Nigeria. It finds that both traditional and electronic MIS are used effectively. There is a significant positive relationship found between MIS use and job performance for both academic and non-academic senior staff, though the relationship is stronger for academic staff. The document concludes MIS is important for staff job performance and recommends the government support improved MIS infrastructure and training in polytechnics.
11.management information system and senior staff job performance in polytech...Alexander Decker
This study examined the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and job performance of senior staff in polytechnics in Kwara State, Nigeria. The researchers surveyed 320 senior staff across two polytechnics. They found that both traditional and electronic MIS tools were used, with computers, phones, email, and internet being most common. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between MIS use and job performance for both academic and non-academic staff, though the relationship was stronger for academic staff. The researchers concluded MIS supports staff job performance and recommended the government invest in expanding MIS infrastructure and training in the polytechnics.
11.management information system and senior staff job performance in polytech...Alexander Decker
This study examined the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and job performance of senior staff in polytechnics in Kwara State, Nigeria. 320 senior staff members from two polytechnics completed questionnaires on available MIS equipment and its use. The results showed that both traditional and electronic MIS tools like computers, phones, email and files were available and used for administrative functions. There was a significant positive relationship found between MIS use and job performance for both academic and non-academic staff, though the relationship was stronger for academic staff. The study recommends that the government establish MIS units in polytechnics and encourage modern IT training to help staff better utilize MIS for improved job performance.
THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ON ACHIEVING INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE: THE...IJDKP
This study aims to examine the impact of knowledge management on institutionalexcellence in the General Coordinator of the Governorates in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The researchersutilized a combined measure of the four-dimensional knowledge management standards (knowledge generation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing, and application of knowledge) and the measurement of institutional excellence (culture of excellence, leadership excellence and human skills) to achieve the aim of the study.
The study used a questionnaire survey to collect data and distribute 162 questionnaires which were selected randomly. A regression analysis was utilized to analyze the collected data. Results reveal that the most significant dimensions of knowledge management in relation to institutional excellence were the application of knowledge (0.781), knowledge generation (0.684), while human skills is the most important element of institutional excellence in relation to knowledge management. Further, the knowledge storage was the most significant knowledge management component with an average of 3.655.
Findings reveals that Knowledge collection and storage is conducted at a very advanced level in Bahrain. Bahrain utilizes an extensive database on its population and actively collects and stores data at all levels. For instance, the ID that is carried by all residents in Bahrain (CPR) has all the relevant data on the holder and is updated regularly. Also, the use of e-banking and marketing is widely used by the government, business organizations, NGOs and the vast majority of residences in Bahrain.
IJCER (www.ijceronline.com) International Journal of computational Engineerin...ijceronline
1) The document proposes a tiered architecture to transform institutional knowledge in higher educational institutions into institutional intelligence through knowledge management and data mining techniques.
2) A three-phase approach is used: phase 1 identifies functional domains and performance indicators through interviews; phase 2 proposes the tiered architecture; phase 3 will model the architecture using KM and data mining methods.
3) The architecture aims to better access, analyze, and utilize institutional knowledge to extract relationships and patterns to enhance performance, decision making, and processes in higher education.
Information Science Vs. Information Management: An Analytical PerspectiveScientific Review SR
This document provides an analytical perspective on the differences and similarities between Information Science and Information Management. Some key points:
- Both fields deal with information processing and management but Information Science has a broader scope that incorporates computing, technology, and humanities aspects.
- They have some overlapping areas like originating from information studies domains and dealing with information collection, organization, and dissemination.
- However, there are also differences in their focus, with Information Science having stronger links to computing and technology while Information Management is more practice-oriented and linked to business and management.
- The fields also have some differences in typical academic programs, career paths, and research domains, though there is also overlap between the two applied and
A study model on the impact of various indicators in the performance of stude...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Prospects and problems of educating information professionals in knowledge in...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the prospects and problems of educating information professionals for the knowledge industry. It addresses several key points:
1. The education of information professionals currently lags behind developments in information and communication technologies. Curricula need to better integrate emerging technologies.
2. Educating information professionals for future changes requires examining both external and internal factors. Schools must equip students with technological knowledge and skills to adapt to rapid changes.
3. There are challenges in developing countries regarding educating information professionals, including lack of integration between information studies and technologies, and high costs of training professionals. Developing regional information infrastructure could help address these issues.
Overall, the document analyzes how educating information professionals needs
Exploring the Relationship between MIS and Decision-Making Process at Al-Huss...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
This study aims to identify the role of management information systems (MIS) towards decision-making in Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU). To accomplish the objective of the study, the following hypotheses were formulated: There are NO statistically significant differences between MIS and the effectiveness of the decision-making process (DMP) at AHU. There are NO statistically significant differences in the attitudes of employees at AHU on the role of MIS in the effectiveness of (DMP) due to their demographic variables (gender, age, marital status, job experience, and scientific qualification). The study followed the analytical descriptive approach, a questionnaire was designed to collect the data, it was distributed to a sample of (180) managerial and academic staff of decision-makers at AHU with a recovery rate of (89%). The most important results are: There is a statistically significant relationship between MIS and the decision-making process effectiveness in AHU, The results also showed there are statistically significant differences between the role of management information systems in making decisions due to the variables (age, job experience, and scientific qualification). While there are no statistically significant differences of (gender and marital status) variables, the study recommend the need to increase the support of senior management at AHU for users of information systems, the need to provide training and development programs for them and the need to increase attention to MIS through regular maintenance, continuous development, protection of information, and building an integrated electronic system at the level of all Jordanian universities that guarantees participation as well as safe and effective information exchange between them.
This document discusses the relationship between human resource management (HRM) and knowledge management (KM) in the context of the knowledge economy. It argues that HRM must adapt and take on new roles to support KM, including acting as a knowledge facilitator, experience creator, and knowledge sharing champion. The implications of KM for HRM include a greater focus on learning, innovation, sustainability, and knowledge creation through processes like socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. Effective HRM is key to harnessing an organization's knowledge assets and developing a knowledge-sharing culture.
The Impact of Knowledge Management on the Function of Employee Performance Ap...IJMIT JOURNAL
The study aimed at identifying the impact of knowledge management on the function of employee performance appraisals (it is one of the most important functions of human resources management) in Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies, relying on the descriptive analytical approach. A questionnaire has been developed and distributed on individuals of the study sample consisting of managers of departments and sections of human resources in each company. The number of questionnaire retrieved and valid for statistical analysis (294) representing (86.5%) of the distributed questionnaires. In order to analyze the study sample, reliance was placed on descriptive statistics, represented in the
arithmetic means and standard deviations, in addition to the multiple linear regression analysis in hypothesis testing. The study reached a number of findings, most importantly, the presence of statistically significant impact at the level of (α=0.05) for the knowledge management including its dimensions (knowledge generation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing, knowledge application) on the function of
employee performance appraisals in Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies. The study has recommended that the Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies should follow an efficient evaluation system capable of identifying the employees’ weaknesses.
Effect of Knowledge Management Strategies and Innovation on Organizational Pe...AJHSSR Journal
The purpose of this study is about the influence of knowledge management strategies and
innovation can enhance organizational performance. This research was conducted on the electrical railroad
(KRL), a land transportation mode operated by PT. KCJ (Commuter KAI Jabodetabek) Indonesia. The variables
of study are operated by the dimensions of knowledge management strategy (codification and personalization),
innovation (process and product) and organizational performance by using balanced scorecard indicators,
namely financial perspective, customer perspective, internal business process perspective, and learning and
growth process perspective. Analysis Data were used SEM-PLS with vadility test and reliability test and
hypotheses tested using path coefficients. The results of the study shown that knowledge management strategies
influence to innovation on organizational performance on PT. Commuter Line (Jabodetabek) Indonesia.
IS Plastic Money Matter for Consumer Buying Behavior? An Empirical Analysis f...inventionjournals
The study explored the effect of plastic money on consumer’s buying behavior .In this study the data was collected through the questionnaire among the customers in market place, supermarket, and grocery store by using convenience-sampling techniques. Simple linear regression analysis was used to answer the questions of study. SPSS system was used to interpret the data. The independent variable is use of plastic money where as dependent variable is consumer buying behavior and reliability of data is 0.709
Environmental Management System and Green Productivity (EMS_GP) Implementatio...inventionjournals
the cement plant has many environmental aspect that can lead to pollution. For managing this effects we must use of environmental and productivity technique to minimize this effects. In this study, the Kurdistan cement plant as a case study had studied by use of two important technique: green productivity and environmental management systems as ISO. For there more, this plant environmental aspect had identified by brainstorming and specialist opinion. Then those causes are specified and for each one proposed an option for controlling it. Finally in order to applying this options, these are prioritized by ranking them. The spraying water on dust from mining and transportation is first option to applying.
Management is a process or mechanism to manage any facet or things; where the things or facet may be tangible or may be intangible in nature. In other sense, management is an art of techniques to manage the asset. The study and academic domain of management is called as Management Science. Practically management is applicable in all most all the sector or place or academic domain. In computer science, medical science and even sociology there is a full-fledged role and importance may be seen as far as management is concerned. Practically in Information Science also management deal a lead role. Traditional Information Science or computational Information Science, Management may be applied in several places. This paper is talks about management, its requirement; role of management in information science both the traditional and contemporary and future potential.
Designing a Knowledge Strategy Model for Iranian Public Organizations: A Stud...IOSR Journals
The present paper raises these questions that how is the state of knowledge strategy in Iran’s public organizations now (Electricity Industry) and how should be the state of knowledge strategy in Iran’s public organizations (Electricity Industry) until horizon 2025 and also what is the combination of optimal knowledge strategies to fill the knowledge gaps in the Iran’s public organizations (Electricity Industry). The purpose of these questions is to identify and explain knowledge strategies and also make strategic change in the current knowledge management in public organizations in order to fill the gap between the perceived situation of perspective horizon and current situation of knowledge management proportional to prevailing conditions in public organizations. In order to determine the knowledge strategies in public organizations, at first the main assumptions of knowledge strategy design in both areas of internal environment and external environment were considered and by using Fuzzy Delphi method, opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of knowledge were identified and then knowledge strategies were identified by using the experts opinion and prioritized by technique of Network Analysis. Statistical population of this study is public organizations in Electricity Industry that 137 samples were selected randomly and by using questionnaires with help of Gap Analysis, the difference between current and desired situation was identified. According to the Gap Analysis that is done in four axes of knowledge strategy, some actions are proposed in the form of Forty-nine solutions to improve the current situation and reduce the gap.
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Management information system design on human resource management of kampala ...Alexander Decker
The document discusses a study that designed, developed, and evaluated the effectiveness of the human resource management system at Kampala International University (KIU) in Uganda. The study assessed the existing HR management system in terms of usability and applicability. It found the existing system was poor. The study then designed a new HR management information system using object-oriented analysis and design. After implementing the new system, the study found it was rated as satisfactory, showing significant improvement over the existing system. The study recommends KIU adopt the new system to allow for more effective centralized management of employee records.
Can Technological, Organizational and Individual Antecedents Together Optimiz...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Faculty members’ are the intellectual leader for
developing societies. It is believed that the new knowledge
is created and transferred to the people in the Universities.
Although, relatively still an infancy field of research,
studies in Knowledge Management (KM) and Knowledge
Sharing (KS) continue to be on the boost. Knowledge
Sharing and Innovation are also whispered to be interrelated and could influence organizational performance.
Studies show that individual’s knowledge does not renovate
simply into institutional knowledge even with the use of
knowledge depository. Furthermore, it is also believed that
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can
enhance knowledge sharing with the integration of
individual behaviour and diverse organizational factors. As
a comparatively new field of research, studies on
knowledge sharing based on Information Systems (IS) in
developed countries is also on the increase. Unfortunately,
knowledge sharing research in the higher academic
institutions in developing countries were mostly found to be
given trivial considerations. Therefore, the aim of this
study is to investigate whether the technological,
organizational and individual factors together can help
increase Knowledge Sharing in HEIs and contribute it in
augmenting organizational performance in developing
countries. The methodology of this study was
subjective/argumentative i.e., idea generation in
Information Systems (IS). The findings of the study reveal
that utilizing the technological, organizational and
individual antecedents together for organizational
knowledge sharing can augment overall organizational
performance. The study explored the antecedents that
increased innovation in organizations. These were the
individual intention, attitude, self-efficacy for training and
development, subjective norm, organizational trust,
leadership, organizational rewards, organizational culture,
social network, and use of ICT. It also reveals that KS
could be increased in the organizations utilizing selecting
and initiating proper antecedents for practicing KS. We
desire to extend this study to further an empirical
investigation on the same issue to validate the research
results.
Facilitation of Human Resource Information Systems on Performance of Public S...IJERA Editor
This study examines the impact of human resource information systems (HRIS) on employee performance and satisfaction in the public sector in Jordan. A questionnaire was administered to 95 employees to assess the relationship between HRIS and various HR functions like planning, recruitment, training, compensation, and career planning. The results found statistically significant relationships between HRIS and performance/satisfaction for most functions, except planning and recruitment which did not significantly impact performance. Overall, the study concludes HRIS positively influences HR management and outcomes in the Jordanian public sector when properly implemented.
11.management information system and senior staff job performance in polytech...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and job performance of senior staff in polytechnics in Kwara State, Nigeria. It finds that both traditional and electronic MIS are used effectively. There is a significant positive relationship found between MIS use and job performance for both academic and non-academic senior staff, though the relationship is stronger for academic staff. The document concludes MIS is important for staff job performance and recommends the government support improved MIS infrastructure and training in polytechnics.
11.management information system and senior staff job performance in polytech...Alexander Decker
This study examined the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and job performance of senior staff in polytechnics in Kwara State, Nigeria. The researchers surveyed 320 senior staff across two polytechnics. They found that both traditional and electronic MIS tools were used, with computers, phones, email, and internet being most common. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between MIS use and job performance for both academic and non-academic staff, though the relationship was stronger for academic staff. The researchers concluded MIS supports staff job performance and recommended the government invest in expanding MIS infrastructure and training in the polytechnics.
11.management information system and senior staff job performance in polytech...Alexander Decker
This study examined the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and job performance of senior staff in polytechnics in Kwara State, Nigeria. 320 senior staff members from two polytechnics completed questionnaires on available MIS equipment and its use. The results showed that both traditional and electronic MIS tools like computers, phones, email and files were available and used for administrative functions. There was a significant positive relationship found between MIS use and job performance for both academic and non-academic staff, though the relationship was stronger for academic staff. The study recommends that the government establish MIS units in polytechnics and encourage modern IT training to help staff better utilize MIS for improved job performance.
THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ON ACHIEVING INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE: THE...IJDKP
This study aims to examine the impact of knowledge management on institutionalexcellence in the General Coordinator of the Governorates in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The researchersutilized a combined measure of the four-dimensional knowledge management standards (knowledge generation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing, and application of knowledge) and the measurement of institutional excellence (culture of excellence, leadership excellence and human skills) to achieve the aim of the study.
The study used a questionnaire survey to collect data and distribute 162 questionnaires which were selected randomly. A regression analysis was utilized to analyze the collected data. Results reveal that the most significant dimensions of knowledge management in relation to institutional excellence were the application of knowledge (0.781), knowledge generation (0.684), while human skills is the most important element of institutional excellence in relation to knowledge management. Further, the knowledge storage was the most significant knowledge management component with an average of 3.655.
Findings reveals that Knowledge collection and storage is conducted at a very advanced level in Bahrain. Bahrain utilizes an extensive database on its population and actively collects and stores data at all levels. For instance, the ID that is carried by all residents in Bahrain (CPR) has all the relevant data on the holder and is updated regularly. Also, the use of e-banking and marketing is widely used by the government, business organizations, NGOs and the vast majority of residences in Bahrain.
IJCER (www.ijceronline.com) International Journal of computational Engineerin...ijceronline
1) The document proposes a tiered architecture to transform institutional knowledge in higher educational institutions into institutional intelligence through knowledge management and data mining techniques.
2) A three-phase approach is used: phase 1 identifies functional domains and performance indicators through interviews; phase 2 proposes the tiered architecture; phase 3 will model the architecture using KM and data mining methods.
3) The architecture aims to better access, analyze, and utilize institutional knowledge to extract relationships and patterns to enhance performance, decision making, and processes in higher education.
Information Science Vs. Information Management: An Analytical PerspectiveScientific Review SR
This document provides an analytical perspective on the differences and similarities between Information Science and Information Management. Some key points:
- Both fields deal with information processing and management but Information Science has a broader scope that incorporates computing, technology, and humanities aspects.
- They have some overlapping areas like originating from information studies domains and dealing with information collection, organization, and dissemination.
- However, there are also differences in their focus, with Information Science having stronger links to computing and technology while Information Management is more practice-oriented and linked to business and management.
- The fields also have some differences in typical academic programs, career paths, and research domains, though there is also overlap between the two applied and
A study model on the impact of various indicators in the performance of stude...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Prospects and problems of educating information professionals in knowledge in...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the prospects and problems of educating information professionals for the knowledge industry. It addresses several key points:
1. The education of information professionals currently lags behind developments in information and communication technologies. Curricula need to better integrate emerging technologies.
2. Educating information professionals for future changes requires examining both external and internal factors. Schools must equip students with technological knowledge and skills to adapt to rapid changes.
3. There are challenges in developing countries regarding educating information professionals, including lack of integration between information studies and technologies, and high costs of training professionals. Developing regional information infrastructure could help address these issues.
Overall, the document analyzes how educating information professionals needs
Exploring the Relationship between MIS and Decision-Making Process at Al-Huss...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
This study aims to identify the role of management information systems (MIS) towards decision-making in Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU). To accomplish the objective of the study, the following hypotheses were formulated: There are NO statistically significant differences between MIS and the effectiveness of the decision-making process (DMP) at AHU. There are NO statistically significant differences in the attitudes of employees at AHU on the role of MIS in the effectiveness of (DMP) due to their demographic variables (gender, age, marital status, job experience, and scientific qualification). The study followed the analytical descriptive approach, a questionnaire was designed to collect the data, it was distributed to a sample of (180) managerial and academic staff of decision-makers at AHU with a recovery rate of (89%). The most important results are: There is a statistically significant relationship between MIS and the decision-making process effectiveness in AHU, The results also showed there are statistically significant differences between the role of management information systems in making decisions due to the variables (age, job experience, and scientific qualification). While there are no statistically significant differences of (gender and marital status) variables, the study recommend the need to increase the support of senior management at AHU for users of information systems, the need to provide training and development programs for them and the need to increase attention to MIS through regular maintenance, continuous development, protection of information, and building an integrated electronic system at the level of all Jordanian universities that guarantees participation as well as safe and effective information exchange between them.
This document discusses the relationship between human resource management (HRM) and knowledge management (KM) in the context of the knowledge economy. It argues that HRM must adapt and take on new roles to support KM, including acting as a knowledge facilitator, experience creator, and knowledge sharing champion. The implications of KM for HRM include a greater focus on learning, innovation, sustainability, and knowledge creation through processes like socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. Effective HRM is key to harnessing an organization's knowledge assets and developing a knowledge-sharing culture.
The Impact of Knowledge Management on the Function of Employee Performance Ap...IJMIT JOURNAL
The study aimed at identifying the impact of knowledge management on the function of employee performance appraisals (it is one of the most important functions of human resources management) in Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies, relying on the descriptive analytical approach. A questionnaire has been developed and distributed on individuals of the study sample consisting of managers of departments and sections of human resources in each company. The number of questionnaire retrieved and valid for statistical analysis (294) representing (86.5%) of the distributed questionnaires. In order to analyze the study sample, reliance was placed on descriptive statistics, represented in the
arithmetic means and standard deviations, in addition to the multiple linear regression analysis in hypothesis testing. The study reached a number of findings, most importantly, the presence of statistically significant impact at the level of (α=0.05) for the knowledge management including its dimensions (knowledge generation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing, knowledge application) on the function of
employee performance appraisals in Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies. The study has recommended that the Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies should follow an efficient evaluation system capable of identifying the employees’ weaknesses.
Effect of Knowledge Management Strategies and Innovation on Organizational Pe...AJHSSR Journal
The purpose of this study is about the influence of knowledge management strategies and
innovation can enhance organizational performance. This research was conducted on the electrical railroad
(KRL), a land transportation mode operated by PT. KCJ (Commuter KAI Jabodetabek) Indonesia. The variables
of study are operated by the dimensions of knowledge management strategy (codification and personalization),
innovation (process and product) and organizational performance by using balanced scorecard indicators,
namely financial perspective, customer perspective, internal business process perspective, and learning and
growth process perspective. Analysis Data were used SEM-PLS with vadility test and reliability test and
hypotheses tested using path coefficients. The results of the study shown that knowledge management strategies
influence to innovation on organizational performance on PT. Commuter Line (Jabodetabek) Indonesia.
IS Plastic Money Matter for Consumer Buying Behavior? An Empirical Analysis f...inventionjournals
The study explored the effect of plastic money on consumer’s buying behavior .In this study the data was collected through the questionnaire among the customers in market place, supermarket, and grocery store by using convenience-sampling techniques. Simple linear regression analysis was used to answer the questions of study. SPSS system was used to interpret the data. The independent variable is use of plastic money where as dependent variable is consumer buying behavior and reliability of data is 0.709
Environmental Management System and Green Productivity (EMS_GP) Implementatio...inventionjournals
the cement plant has many environmental aspect that can lead to pollution. For managing this effects we must use of environmental and productivity technique to minimize this effects. In this study, the Kurdistan cement plant as a case study had studied by use of two important technique: green productivity and environmental management systems as ISO. For there more, this plant environmental aspect had identified by brainstorming and specialist opinion. Then those causes are specified and for each one proposed an option for controlling it. Finally in order to applying this options, these are prioritized by ranking them. The spraying water on dust from mining and transportation is first option to applying.
Research on the Trading Strategy Based On Interest Rate Term Structure Change...inventionjournals
Bond pricing errors exist in the bond market universally, the formation of the reasons for its formation has been controversial. In this paper, in order to obtain the pricing error, the authors first estimate the term structure of interest rate of China's interbank market by using the three spline model and the Svensson model. Then, the author using the moving average model and time series model to build the bond trading strategy based on the pricing error. Through the simulation of our bond portfolio trading, the result shows that bond trading can obtain about 11 basis points of the annual excess return based on bond pricing errors, and the excess return rate is not caused by different bond liquidity or risk characteristics, instead is due to the effective economic information included in the bond pricing error.
Application of Servqual Method in Providing Services of Two Private Education...inventionjournals
In The Course Of This Article We Will Be Treated To Quality Management In Providing Educational Services, Showing The Five Dimensions Of Parasuraman , Using The Servqual Method , Demonstrating The Expectations Of Customers Regarding The Services Of The Industry Social Service Schools - ( Sesi ) " Dr. Francisco Garcia "And" Dr. Adalberto Ferreira Do Vale , " Which Could Serve As A Model For Other Institutions In The Same Segment . By Following , It Was Also Treated The Tangibility Dimensions , Reliability, Promptness , Empathy And Security Among These 22 Questions To Indicate Customer Satisfaction As The Expectation That The Method Shows The Results .
Knowledge Management Strategies and Their Contribution to Small and Medium En...inventionjournals
Despite the many individual case studies on various knowledge management initiatives in large organisations, the perception of knowledge management practices and developments in Small and Medium enterprises suffers certain drawbacks. As such, there is paucity of information on the effects of different knowledge management strategies used by small firms in the hospitality industry in Kenya. The study sought to determine the contribution of knowledge management strategies on sales growth in the hospitality industry. Objective was to determine the contributions of knowledge management strategies on small and medium business sales growth. A cross-sectional survey research design was used for this study and a census was conducted on 39 businesses. A questionnaire with structured and unstructured questions was used to collect primary data from all the 39 top managers and supervisors of selected hospitality businesses since they are the key decision makers. Descriptive and regression analysis were used to analyze the data with the help of Statistical package for social sciences computer software. The findings from this study indicate that, though knowledge management strategies were used to a greater extent among the businesses, they did not significantly contribute to sales growth in the hospitality industry. This implies that the relationship was not significant because the use of the knowledge management strategies did not fully actualize the intended sales growth in the hospitality businesses. The results of this study have implications in enhancing the growth of Small and medium enterprises in Kenya.
Analysis of The Influence Patient Safety, Service Quality, Marketing Mix, Tow...inventionjournals
This research includes studies explanation (explanatory research) is causality that explains a relationship between variables by testing the hypothesis that there is. The population of reseach was patients who had received inpatient health services with the unit of analysis is a private hospitals in Surabaya. This reseach use a sampling technique with accidential sampling method. Patient safety variable were measured through indicators of patient identification, effective communication, drug safety, assurance procedures, the risk of infection, the risk of patient falls. Marketing mix variable were measured through indicators of product, price, promotion, place, participant, process, physical evidence. Service quality variable were measured through indicators reliability, assurance, tangible, empathy, responsiveness. Patient satisfaction variable were measured through indicators, namely; suitability of hope, fulfillment, fulfillment of desires. Patient loyalty variable were measured through indicators repeat purchase, retention, referalls, Results of this reseach: 1) Patient safety have a significant effect on patient satisfaction for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya. 2) Marketing mix have a significant effect on patient satisfaction for inpatient of private hospital in Surabaya. 3) Service quality does not have a significant effect on patient satisfaction for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya. 4) Patient safety does not have a significant effect on patient loyalty for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya. 5) Servive quality have a significant effect on patient loyalty for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya. 6) Marketing mix have a significant effect on pateint loyalty for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya. 7) Patient satisfaction have a significant effect on patient loyalty for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya. 8) Patient safety have a significant effect on the service quality for inpatient of private hospitals in Surabaya
Challenges Facing the Adoption of Information Technology in the Management of...inventionjournals
The economic growth of any country depends, to a certain degree, on the ability of the country’s business community to maximize their growth potential. One of the biggest contributors from the business community of any nation, to the nation’s economic development, is the small and medium sized enterprise (SME) sector. Studies have shown that SMEs and indeed, large and multi-national organizations can improve their productive capacity by using the benefits of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT). This paper explores how the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the developing economies such as Nigeria can achieve their own growth through the adoption of information communication technology. This study relies on secondary data from various sources to examine the availability, accessibility and affordability to relevant ICT facilities and challenges facing SMEs in the use of information technology. The study recommends that agencies that regulate SMEs should formulate policies that will facilitate the adoption of ICT facilities by SMEs because of its potential in improving firms growth performance; SMEs owners should invest in ICT and its components because they have been proven to significantly influence organizational performance.
Why Company Does Tax Avoidance? Evidence from a Manufacturing Company in Indo...inventionjournals
: The problem of this research is corporate social responsibility, profitability, independent Commissioners, and the ratio of Tobin q effect on tax avoidance. With the goal of obtaining empirical evidence whether corporate social responsibility, profitability, independent Commissioners, and the ratio of Tobin q effect on tax avoidance. The study sample as many as 34 companies manufacturing in the Jakarta Stock Exchange of 141 existing manufacturing companies The results Showed that CSR, profitability, independent Commissioners, and Tobin's q ratio has a significant effect on tax avoidance. While partially, independent directors, and Tobin's q ratio have no significant effect on tax avoidance, and tax avoidance Significantly Affects
A importância da avaliação quantitativa de agentes químicos na prevenção da s...inventionjournals
1) O documento discute a importância da avaliação quantitativa de agentes químicos no ambiente de trabalho para a prevenção de riscos à saúde dos trabalhadores.
2) A avaliação quantitativa permite identificar a concentração de agentes químicos e compará-la aos limites de segurança, além de fornecer subsídios para prevenção de riscos.
3) Muitas empresas negligenciam esta avaliação, comprometendo a saúde dos trabalhadores expostos a agentes químicos.
Investigating the individual factors on purchasing the stock shareinventionjournals
The present paper investigates the effect of the individual factors on the individuals' intention and decision in relation to purchasing Tehran stock shares. The paper would evaluate the effect of the factors such as gender, working background, age, academic education level, field of study and on the individuals' intention and decision in relation to purchasing the stock share. One sample t-test is used to test the hypotheses. After the hypotheses test, it was recognized that there is a meaningful relationship between the individual factors and the individuals' intention and decision in relation to purchasing the stock shares. The variables of gender, working background, age, marital status, academic education level, field of study and have direct effect on individuals' intention and decision in relation to purchasing stock shares.
A Study on Emerging Challenges & Opportunities for Indian Banking Sectorinventionjournals
Banking sector is treated as a backbone of a nation as it plays multifarious role for the all total growth of a developing country like India. The banking industry in India has a huge canvas of history, which covers the traditional banking Practices from the time of Britishers to the reforms period, nationalization to privatization of banks and now increasing numbers of foreign banks in India. Therefore, Banking in India has been through a long journey. Banking industry in India has also achieved a new height with the changing times. The use of technology has brought a revolution in the working style of the banks. Nevertheless, the fundamental aspects of banking i.e. trust and the confidence of the people on the institution remain the same. Here commercial banks cater to short and medium term financing requirements, while national level and state level financial institutions meet longer-term requirements. Banking industry in India has also achieved anew height with the changing times. Most of banks provide various services such as Mobile banking, SMS & Net banking and ATMs to their customers for their convenience. The use of technology has brought a revolution in the working style of the banks. Banking today has transformed into a technology intensive and customer friendly model with a focus inconvenience. However, changing dynamics of banking business also brings new kind of risk exposure.
Coordination in Three-Level Supply Chain under Output and Demand Uncertaintyinventionjournals
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to designing a contract that can coordinate three -level supply chain with output and demand uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach: This paper focuses on three-level supply chain with a supplier, a manufacturer and a retailer. If the supplier and the manufacturer’s production is subject to random yield and the retailer faces uncertain demand, the existence of supply chain demonstrates doubled marginalizing lead to analyses of supply chain coordination and buyback contract. Findings: Although buyback contract cannot coordinate the three – level supply chain, it can improve the performance of supply chain. Therefore, we design the buyback-cost sharing contract from the perspective of risk sharing to coordination supply chain, and the profits of all members of the supply chain have been improved by Pareto. The numerical examples further to research the effects of demand and output uncertainty on supply chain performance. Originality/value: Comprehensively comparing risk-sharing contract and buyback contract is only presented in the supply chain.
The Philosophy of Democracy Dividend Delivery: A Push for Government Revenue ...inventionjournals
Democracy more than any other form of government remains the most attractive option or phenomenon for the realization of the yearnings of the citizenry through what is commonly referred to as dividends of democracy. Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria has continued to struggle with the delivery of democracy dividends; that is, social infrastructure, security, justice, equity, equal access to resources and power. The main impediments in the struggle being the twin diseases of corruption and insecurity. It is in this direction that this paper seeks to highlight the philosophy of democracy dividends delivery which is a driving force for government to generate revenue in order to enable her deliver the dividends. The methodology used for the study is the eclectic desk research approach. The paper concludes that democratic governments need to judiciously and prudently use the resources at their disposal to improve the quality of life of the citizens. In the same vein, fairness and accountability must be imbibed in order to usher in good and effective democratic governance. The study recommends among other recommendations that government should invest more in security than before in order to avert the boko haram scourge and other insecurity challenges.
Influence of Occupational Stress on Teachers' Performance in Public Secondary...inventionjournals
This document discusses a study investigating the influence of occupational stress on the performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study found that teachers experience stress from a high workload, including large class sizes, many lessons to teach per week, and time spent on administrative tasks like lesson planning and record keeping. Administrative factors like poor communication and interpersonal relationships were also found to contribute to teacher stress. The researchers concluded that occupational stress negatively impacts teacher performance and recommended that the government and schools take steps to reduce stress, such as decreasing workload and improving working conditions.
An Analysis of Three Distinct Levels of Studying Africa in International Poli...inventionjournals
The role and positions of Africa as a continent in international politics may be systematically studied on three distinct political levels. The focus of the study of Africa may fall on: a. the individual states within the continent; b. the continent may be sub-divided into five regional areas, each representing a focal point; or c. Africa as part of the international or global system. This article examines each of the levels.
Analysis of energy efficiency of air conditioning systems for Industrial Proc...inventionjournals
O documento analisa a eficiência energética de sistemas de ar condicionado em uma indústria no Polo Industrial de Manaus. O objetivo é comparar sistemas de expansão direta (ar) e indireta (água) para reduzir o consumo de eletricidade. Os resultados mostram que os chillers centrífugos são a melhor opção, permitindo redução de 40% nos custos com eletricidade devido ao tempo de retorno do investimento ser menor.
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the importance of employee engagement and commitment of employees as well as its relationship with employees intention to quit the frontline bank employees in Bandung. The method used is descriptive verification, with a sampling of the population through disproportionate stratified random sampling technique, whereas for data collection questionnaire and conducted engineering. The research subjects were also as the unit of analysis in this study is the frontline employee (teller and customer service) that serve common customers, where this position is vulnerable to turnover, while in fact they are the spearhead of which is connected to the customer's bank. Samples were randomly selected from the 24 banks that are used in this study. A total of 317 respondents participated. Data were analyzed using the Smart PLS 2.0. Linear regression analysis showed no significant linear relationship, strong, and negative between the level of employee engagement and commitment of the employees on the intention to stop level.
The Effect of Social Media Marketing To Brand Loyalty (Case Study at the Univ...inventionjournals
This document examines the effect of social media marketing on brand loyalty at Budi Luhur University in Jakarta. It finds that offering advantageous campaigns, appearing on various social media platforms, and offering relevant content have a significant positive effect on brand loyalty, while offering popular content and applications do not. The study uses a survey of 325 students to analyze how campaign benefits, content relevance, platform variety, popularity, and applications influence brand loyalty. It finds that social media marketing explains 23.2% of brand loyalty factors at the university.
The Role of Organizational Commitment as Mediator for Individual Characterist...inventionjournals
This study has the objectives to test and analyze the effect of individual characteristic and organizational culture toward organization commitment of employees at PT. Bank Bukopi n Tbk. Makassar Branch Office, also to analyze the direct and indirect effect toward employee’s performance. PT. Bank Bukopin Tbk. Makassar Branch Office is very attentive toward its employee’s individual characteristic with indicator locus of control and authoritarianism in several activities. The same goes for organizational culture variable with dominant indicator of individual initiative, by developing 5 (five) basic values which become the core of firm cultural development, that are 1) Profesionalism, 2) Respect Others, 3) Integrity, 4) Dedicated to Customer, and 5) Excellence which abbreviated as PRIDE which means being proud or having pride. Study unit of this paper is employees in PT Bank Bukopin Tbk Makassar Branch Office with population 280 employees. Respondent as sample in this study is 74 employees. Sample determination was using purposive sampling technique. Analysis method used to test hypotheses was variance -based Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS3) program. Result of this study revealed that there is effect of individual characteristic, organizational culture toward organization commitment. This study’s result also showed that there is direct and indirect effect of individual characteristic and organizational culture toward employee’s performance enhancement, which is mediated by organization commitment
Contemporary Theory of Management: A Comparative Study on Quantitative Approa...inventionjournals
This study inspects the contemporary theories of management contextually quantitative approach, system approach and contingency approach since the comparison mode of the study, quantitative approach treaties with mathematical tools and methods use for managerial decision, system approach divulged the interaction and interrelationship from the contemplation of whole as a system and contingency designate not the specification or particular issues of management or organizationally but the basis on situation or contingent. This study is formulated on the historical data of the contemporary issues of management that find three streaming based on findings of the Management modern theories. By the descriptive type study of the theories, it has been tried to acquaint with the distinctive and related focuses on these theories.
Identification and Ranking of Factors in Successful Implementation of Knowled...IOSRJBM
Many organizations focus on knowledge management and make huge investments in information technology. The purpose of this study was to identify and rank the driving factors in successful implementation of knowledge management in EghtesadNovin (EN) Bank of Iran using the AHP technique. 128 employees of the EN Bank participated in the study. Data were collectedusing a researcher-made questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.873. AHP was used in Expert Choice to rank knowledge management success factors. The results indicated that strategy, senior management support, human resource management, organizational infrastructure, culture, incentives, administrative processes, and employee involvement were respectively the most important factors in successful implementation of knowledge management in EN Bank.
11.determining the relationship between information technology and leadership...Alexander Decker
The document examines the relationship between information technology and leadership style at the Navy Research Institute of Bandar Anzali in northern Iran. It finds a meaningful relationship between participative leadership style and supportive IT for strategic decisions, as well as between despotic leadership style and supportive IT for strategic decisions. The study uses questionnaires, statistical analysis, and hypothesis testing to analyze the data and relationships.
Determining the relationship between information technology and leadership styleAlexander Decker
The document examines the relationship between information technology and leadership style at the Navy Research Institute of Bandar Anzali in northern Iran. It analyzes data collected through questionnaires using statistical analysis software. The analysis finds a meaningful relationship between participative leadership style and information technology that supports strategic decision making, as well as between despotic leadership style and such information technology. The document concludes there is a direct relationship between information technology application and participative leadership style, but a despotic style limits information technology use.
Barriers to the Implementation of Knowledge Management in Iranian Institutions drboon
Knowledge management in Iranian institutions is almost a new subject. Unfortunately this concept in Iranian institutions has grown slowly and as a result, it has reached to the point where a significant number of institutions never have used it and it caused their inefficiency and ineffectiveness. This article tries to find the root barriers to the implementation of knowledge management in Iranian institutions. To this end, the process of knowledge management through process approach was analyzed and then the main barriers and difficulties were identified. Then through information obtained from 114 selected Iranian institutions, to improve their systems, some proper recommendations were suggested.
Impact of knowledge management processes on organizational performanceAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study on the impact of knowledge management processes on organizational performance at the Institute of Technical Learning in Iraq. It conducted a survey of 33 department chairs to examine the relationship between knowledge management processes (knowledge generation, storage, publication, and application) and dimensions of organizational performance (personal behavior, scientific performance, social responsibility, and job relations). The study found significant correlations between knowledge management processes and organizational performance indicators. It concluded that knowledge management operations have a significant impact on organizational performance and recommended that research and development units be established in the colleges to generate new knowledge and enhance performance.
The study aimed to identify the relationship between knowledge management requirements and academic human resource development in colleges of education in Jordanian public universities. A survey of 200 faculty found that human resource development and availability of knowledge management requirements were at a medium level. A positive statistically significant relationship was found between human resource development and knowledge management requirements. The study recommends incentive systems to apply faculty knowledge and expertise, and more research in this area.
The role of intellectual capital in promoting knowledge management initiativesMansour Esmaeil Zaei
This document summarizes a research paper that investigates the role of intellectual capital in promoting successful knowledge management initiatives. It reviews literature on intellectual capital and knowledge management. The paper develops a conceptual model showing that intellectual capital (including human, structural, and customer capital) has a direct positive effect on knowledge management processes (creation, retention, transfer, and application of knowledge). The paper tests this model through a survey of companies in Iran's energy sector. The results from structural equation modeling support the hypotheses that intellectual capital positively impacts successful knowledge management initiatives.
Critical Review of Success Factors of Knowledge Management System (KMS) on Co...ijsrd.com
This research paper is based on extensive research work on success factors and framework of knowledge management in competency building of business organization. In this research paper the researcher analyzed the success factors, which are enablers towards decision making process and explore the knowledge management in every phases of the organizational decision making process. The researcher is also tried to optimize the decision making capabilities in competency building on decision making platform towards business optimization. This paper is also emphasized the success factors which directly affected to decision making capabilities in competency building of business organization.
The document provides an introduction to a study exploring the contribution of human resource management to knowledge management at Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA). It discusses the background and importance of knowledge management. It establishes the research problem, objectives, and questions. The significance of the study is outlined for the organization, researcher, and human resource practitioners. Limitations and key terms are defined.
Organizations worldwide are showing increasing interest in knowledge management practices to address the contemporary challenges of today’s digital age. Knowledge is becoming a critical core asset to sustain competitive advantage and as a vehicle for continuous improvement and innovation. However, most of the developments in the knowledge management field are driven by international organizations or private commercial companies. Considering the impact of knowledge management practices, government organizations have the potential for significant improvements in performance, transformation, and the development of a more responsive citizen-centric government.
This article has two objectives: The first is to provide an overview of knowledge management and highlight the importance of this field of practice, and the second is to provide a case study of the successful implementation of knowledge management in a federal government organization in the United Arab Emirates. This article outlines the adopted approach and framework and elaborates on each of the implemented components. The presented case study and lessons learned are benchmarks for best practices and contribute to the existing experimental cases. This, in turn, should help organizations and researchers to better understand how public sector government organizations are perceiving and practicing knowledge management, which should enable them to reflect and propose improvements.
Organizations worldwide are showing increasing interest in knowledge management practices to address the contemporary challenges of today's digital age. Knowledge is becoming a critical core asset to sustain competitive advantage and as a vehicle for continuous improvement and innovation. However, most of the developments in the knowledge management field are driven by international organizations or private commercial companies. Considering the impact of knowledge management practices, government organizations have the potential for significant improvements in performance, transformation, and the development of a more responsive citizen-centric government.
This article has two objectives: The first is to provide an overview of knowledge management and highlight the importance of this field of practice, and the second is to provide a case study of the successful implementation of knowledge management in a federal government organization in the United Arab Emirates. This article outlines the adopted approach and framework and elaborates on each of the implemented components. The presented case study and lessons learned are benchmarks for best practices and contribute to the existing experimental cases. This, in turn, should help organizations and researchers to better understand how public sector government organizations perceive and practicing knowledge management, which should enable them to reflect and propose improvements.
A Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Organizational Structure on Knowledg...Eswar Publications
Today, knowledge management as the systematic application of measures that tangible and in tangible assets for purposes of the application of existing knowledge inside and outside the organization shall control and guidance and the way to create value and new knowledge improves. This study aims to provide a framework for evaluating the impact of organizational structure on knowledge management and ICT Tehran Municipality has been made.
The study of the nature of the application; descriptive – survey is, the study sample of 400 employees of Tehran municipality is ICT. Of these, 200 subjects were selected. In order to gather the views of staff, two questionnaires were distributed among employees.
The 39-question questionnaire sample group organizational structure (with three sub-scale formalization, centralization and complexity with 22, 9 and 7RP) and 28 questions of knowledge management (with three subscale creation, transfer and retain knowledge with 6, 11 and 11 questions) responded.
Data from the questionnaires using Spearman correlation and structural equation modelling using software (AMOS v.20) and (SPSS v.19) was analyzed.
Results of structural equation modelling showed that both recognition and focus on organizational dimensions of knowledge management was a significant inverse relationship. The complexity of the dimensions of knowledge management has a direct and significant relationship. Significant relations show that each of the three dimensions of organizational structure directly in knowledge creation, knowledge transfer and retention of knowledge in the organization are affected. Employees who voluntarily and spontaneous creation, transmission and preservation of knowledge activities.
The document discusses the impact of information systems management on the effectiveness of human resources. It begins by defining management information systems and their basic functions. It then discusses human resources, their functions, and previous related research. The study aims to test the relationship between dimensions of information systems and human resource effectiveness. A questionnaire was administered to employees at a technical institute to analyze the impact. The results showed a positive correlation and significant influence of information systems on human resource effectiveness. The study concludes that information systems are an important tool for management decision-making and human resource development when applied appropriately for an organization. It recommends training employees on information systems and linking evaluation and rewards to the systems' data.
Organizational technology management by human ware as important technology fa...Alexander Decker
This document discusses technological human ware (human resources) as an important technology factor for organizations. It argues that an organization's technological human ware practices, like employee training and compensation systems, can impact employee motivation and satisfaction. The document also examines how organizations shape acceptable emotional expression among employees through tactics like selection processes and socialization. Overall, it analyzes how organizations can adopt various technological human ware empowerment practices to enhance employee satisfaction and motivation.
Infornnation Technology
in Hunnan Resource
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Empirical Assessnnent
By Alok Mishra, PhD, and Ibrahim Akman, PhD
The present paper begins by introducing a number of observations on tiie
appiications ot information teciinoiogy (iT) in tiie field of human resource
management (HRM) in gênerai. Tiiis is due to tiie fact that iT and its wide range of
appiications have already made their presence feit in this area. This wiii be
foliowed by a report on the findings of a survey on the present trends in
organizations with in the different sectors in Turkey. Aithough the impact of iT on
IHRM has iong been attracting the interest of academics, no empiricai research has
ever been reaiized in this fieid in Turiiey, and few studies have been reported
eisewhere. The survey was conducted among the 106 iT managers and
professionais from various sectors, based on whose resuits, the data shows that iT
is used extensiveiy in the organizations to perform IHRM functions in Turicey's
dynamic economy. The results aiso indicated that, while IT has an impact on aii
sectors in terms of IHRM to certain extent, the types of iT used vary significantiy
between recruitment, maintenance, and deveiopment tasi(s. However, the empiricai
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HR function, be prepared to support organizational and work-design changes caused
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the central tool for all HR professionals.^ Virtual HR is emerging due to the growing
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enable organizations to deliver state-of-the-art HR services, and reduced costs have
enabled companies, regardless of the firm size-to purchase HR technologies.^.
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Prioritizing the Effecting Factors in Organisational Structure of the Iranian Ports at Khuzestan State by Using Grey Relational Analysis
1. International Journal of Business and Management Invention
ISSN (Online): 2319 – 8028, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 801X
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Prioritizing the Effecting Factors in Organisational Structure of
the Iranian Ports at Khuzestan State by Using Grey Relational
Analysis
Dr.Homayoun Yousefi
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to identify and investigate the relevant factors in organisational
structure of the Iranian southern ports which are located at Khuzestan state such as Abadan, Khorramshahr
and Imam Khomeini port. It should be noted that two stages have been carried out in terms of the required
infrastructure for implementation of knowledge management. In the first stage by analyzing the research data
from the questionnaire and by using the single-sample t-test the situation of the above mentioned ports in terms
of the required infrastructure of knowledge management has been reviewed and the hypotheses were tested. To
capitalize on knowledge management, an organization must be swift in balancing its knowledge management
activities.
The results of these research shows that the condition of the ports is not suitable in respect of the infrastructure
to implement the knowledge management. In the second stage, by using the grey relational analysis the ports
have been evaluated by considering the five effecting factors such as information technology, organisational
culture, organisational structure, human resources and change management. By referring to the port grey
relational factors the following ranking in organisational structure of knowledge management has been
achieved for the ports: Imam Khomeini port as first rank, Khorramshahr port as second rank and finally
Abadan port as third rank in this research.
Key Words: Grey Relational Analysis, Knowledge Management, Survey, the Ports,
I. Introduction
The main factors for increasing growth and prosperity of the ports which is achieved through utilizing
information technology, has made the organizations change their present economical approaches from the one
which is based on sources such as lands, machines, factories, raw material and work force to a new one based on
knowledge and economical value creation through knowledge utilization. Today, knowledge is known as a key
property and a valuable asset that is the base of constant development and the key of permanent competitive
advantage of an organization. In the current climate of increasing global competition, there is no doubt about the
value of knowledge and learning in improving organization competence (Preto et al, 2004). Organizations need
to consider adaptive and intelligent strategies of knowledge management processes to succeed in today's
competitive environments. (Kangas, 2005). Knowledge is a difficult concept to define. Knowledge management
is exciting, both as an area of academic study and for application in maritime business. Organization scholars
still argue that knowledge is a multifaceted concept with multi-layers meaning for different circumstances and
for different people. Nonaka et al (1995) define knowledge as the justified true beliefs. The Present study
attempts to identify organizational, relational, and technological and knowledge factors which impact on
technology transfer effectiveness in several Iranian southern ports.
II. Research Paradigm
The researcher operates within a hybrid post-positivist/non-positivist paradigm believing that knowledge is
primarily socially constructed; all knowledge is fallible; there is no real truth. As a result, the approach is
mostly descriptive and interpretive. The researcher believes knowledge constitutes ideas and claims that have
been subjected to validation from others and us. Those evaluations are subjective themselves. While the data is
mostly qualitative, the flexibility of a case study approach afforded the researcher the opportunity to make use
of both quantitative and qualitative methods.
III. Hypotheses of Research
1) Information technology systems at the mentioned ports have appropriate conditions in order to establish
the knowledge management.
2) Organizational structure at the mentioned ports has appropriate conditions in order to establish the
knowledge management.
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3) Organizational culture at the mentioned ports has appropriate conditions in order to establish the
knowledge management.
4) Human Resources at the mentioned ports have appropriate conditions in order to establish the knowledge
management.
5) Change in the attractiveness of the mentioned ports has appropriate conditions in order to establish the
knowledge management.
IV. Literature Review and Scientific Background
Jones (2005) stated that knowledge management is a systematic, integrated approach to the diagnosis,
management and division of intellectual assets including databases, documentation, procedures, and policies and
experiences in the minds of individuals. O Dell (2000), knowledge management is a systematic approach to
finding, understanding and using knowledge to create value. Most of their activities. Choo (2005), a framework
for applying the structures and processes at individual, group, organization in the direction that the organization
can learn from what he knows and if necessary, acquire new knowledge to create value for customers and
stakeholders. Such a framework to manage people, processes and technology for sustainable development in the
performance of a fabric. Beckman (2004) (2004), a mechanism for expertise, knowledge and experience that
provide new functionality, better performance leads, encourages innovation and optimal stakeholder value
increases (Ansari Renani and Qasemi Namghi, 1388).
The model includes 25 components; these components have been classified in five dimensions (index) such as
Culture, Organizational Structure, Information Technology (IT infrastructure), Human resources (human
resources capability) and the attractiveness of change management. The following briefly as they have been
discussed.
A). Information Technology: Information Technology supports all processes of knowledge management
(Hasanzadeh et al., 2009). Knowledge of information technologies and their proper selection and operation of
one of the major issues to be considered for implementing knowledge management in organizations. There are
various tools and techniques for implementing knowledge management that are supported by information
technology (Mohammadi, 1385). Knowledge Management uses the information technology as a powerful tool in
own processes. Information technology scattered throughout the organization as one unit in the shortest possible
time and do most activities on transferring information. This perspective includes indicators of access to
network infrastructure and hardware, access to operational software, flexibility and quality of information
(Mousakhani et al., 1389).
B). Organizational Structure, organizational structure is an important factor to establish the knowledge
management in organizations. Helping various aspects of knowledge management in achieving organizational
structure can be implemented to accomplish its objectives. Organizational structure affects organizational
leadership knowledge management processes (Aujirapongpan and et al., 2010) and the ability to communicate
between individuals, as well as the underlying facilitate to transfer the knowledge and the culture of the
organization in order to offer knowledge (Sun, 2011). Internal organizational structure may encourage or hinder
knowledge of organization in order to be successful of using knowledge management (Hussain, 1390). For the
effective establishment of knowledge management, organizations must have an appropriate structure. These
indicators include elements of centralization, the formalization, channels of communication and teamwork
(Mousakhani et al., 1389).
C). Organizational Culture: Organizational culture is a factor to implement the knowledge management as
another significant underlying organizational culture. It is set of values, beliefs, norms, understand that people
have the common organization, an effective organizational culture play an important role in creating knowledge
and support for the exchange of knowledge activities in organization. Organizational learning capability,
memory expansion and departmental knowledge sharing culture depend on them (Mills and Smith, 2011). In
other words, culture is a combination of the company background, expectations, unwritten rules, common
beliefs and social etiquette which effect on behaviour and has following components such as trust, empathy,
cooperation, and learning from mistakes (Mousakhani, et al., 1389).
G). Human resources in the knowledge era, most organizations have understood that their success is not due
to physical assets, but also because of the experience and skills of employees. The ratio organizations realize
their knowledge on how to do things which should be considered as important value assets of organization in
order to manage these assets. The importance of the role of human resources for the success of organizations in
knowledge management has been confirmed for a lot of researchers. Human resources and organizational
learning are key issues for knowledge management and most of available literature for knowledge management
designated for these two issues (Hussain, 1390). This index consists of components of expert in business, verbal
skills, creativity and skills in information technology (Hussain, 1390).
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D). The attractiveness of change: This index consists of individual change was attractive, fit, top
management commitment, training, rewards and participation change management of employees is changed
strategy (Mousakhani, et al., 1389).
V. Research methodology
The study is an applied method. Due to the nature and objectives of the research descriptive survey method was
used. The study population included all experts of the ports that are up to 800 people. Sampling method in this
study because of the different ports in the study population was stratified random sampling. Cochran formula is
used to determine sample size calculation that the sample size was 150. Source data collection in this study is a
questionnaire that was designed based on the conceptual model. It is noteworthy that the study questionnaire
included 25 questions (as items) in five areas of information technology (includes 3 questions), culture (5 items)
and organizational structure (4 items) and human resources (including 4 questions) and the attractiveness of
change or change management.
Since the present study is after finding the existence of relations between enablers and processes, it is of
correlative type. The research is of field type from statistical point of view, since the sample is used to
generalize the society. The knowledge management enablers are considered as independent variables. Enablers
are technology, structure and organizational culture. Knowledge management processes are dependent variables
and enabling factors' effect is analysed. Knowledge management processes are creation, capture, organization,
storage, dissemination and application. In order to quantitatively analyse the information and get to know the
Isfahan Refinery Company personnel and managers points of view about enablers and knowledge management
processes, questionnaires are used. The questionnaire of this research has 3 parts. Statistical variables are in the
first part. The second part deals with questions about knowledge management processes' evaluation. The third
part includes questions about enabling factors measurement. Lawson questionnaire (2003) is used knowledge
management processes' evaluation. Enabling factors are measured in the third part through Lee and Choi scale
(2003). This scale is comprised of technology, structure and organizational culture dimensions. The
questionnaire validity, its content validity, was approved by experts and critics. The Cronbach alpha method that
is one of the most important and most common methods was used to measure the reliability of the test. Using
SPSS software and Cronbach alpha method, the reliability of knowledge management processes questionnaire
and enabler's questionnaire turned out to be 0.852 and 0.863 respectively. Since it was more than 0.7, the
questionnaires were highly reliable. The statistical population of this research was 977 of personnel and 33
managers of Isfahan Refinery Company in Iran. Since the variance was not available, it was calculated
according to the primary sample. To do this, the questionnaire was distributed among 30 personnel of the
organization. The obtained variance from the primary sample was 0.347 and 0.32 for knowledge management
processes questionnaire and enablers questionnaire respectively. According to the above formula and obtained
variances, the least sample volume was calculated 156 people for the processes questionnaire and 136 people for
enabling factors with the precision of 0/05 and at the safety level of 95 percent. As a result, the bigger sample,
156, was chosen as the sample volume. The multiple regression test was used to predict the effect of
independent variable on dependent variable. In this research, three enabling factors of technology, structure and
culture are considered as independent and knowledge management processes as dependent variables. In the
following equation, x1 technology, x2 structure and x3 is culture. We determine which independent variable has
the greatest effect on dependent variables using standard coefficients.
Y =a+b1x1 +b2x2 +b3x3
The test significant statistical hypotheses of the regression model are as the following. If the significant is less
than 5 percent, the linear relation of the two variables is confirmed.
H0: There is not a linear relation between enabling factors and knowledge management processes variables.
H1: There is a linear relation between enabling factors and knowledge management processes variables.
Data
analysis
In this section, we want to determine the relations between enabling and knowledge management processes, too.
As 0.00=P<0.05 in the knowledge creation process, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted and therefore the linear
relation of the two variables is confirmed. The knowledge creation process and enabling factors' equation is
calculated according to the following formula.
Y=2.401+0.264 x1+0.19 x3
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As 0.00=P<0.05 in the knowledge capture process, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted and therefore the linear
relation of the two variables is confirmed.
Y=2.695-0.36 x2+0.396 x3
As 0.00=P<0.05 in the knowledge organization process, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted and therefore the linear
relation of the two variables is confirmed.
Y=1.119+0.343 x1+0.29 x3
As 0.00=P<0.05 in the knowledge storage process, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted and therefore the linear
relation of the two variables is confirmed.
Y=0.594 x1+0.282 x2+0.25 x3
As 0.00=P<0.05 in the knowledge dissemination process, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted and therefore the linear
relation of the two variables is confirmed.
Y=1.557+0.655 x1
As 0.00=P<0.05 in the knowledge application process, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted and therefore the linear
relation of the two variables is confirmed.
Y=0.441 x1+0354 x3
The results of the research major hypothesis show that 0.00=P<0.05, H0 is rejected and H1 accepted, in other
words, the linear relation of the two variables is confirmed. Based on the obtained data from the major
hypothesis, the test fixed amount of significant, zero regression coefficient of technology and culture variables
that is less than 5 percent, the equality hypothesis of these variables coefficients with zero is rejected. As
significant is more than 5 percent for structure variable coefficient, it is not inserted into the equation. The table
shows in the standardize coefficient columns (Beta) that among the three variables effects on knowledge
management processes dependent variable, technology and culture have the greatest effects respectively. The
regression equation is as the following. Y=1.351+0.392 x1+0.234 x3
VI. BASICS OF GREY SYSTEMS
Many systems in studies are named after the features of the research objects, while grey systems are labelled
using the colour of the concerned systems. For instance, Ashby referred objects with unknown internal
information as black boxes. We use “black” to indicate the unknown information, “white” for the completely
known information, and “grey” for the partially known and partially unknown information. Accordingly,
systems with completely known information are regarded as white, those with completely unknown
information as black, and those with partially known and partially unknown information as grey. Here, the
term “system” is used to indicate the studies of the structure and function of the concerned object through
analysing the existing organic connections among the object, the relevant factors, the environment, and the
related change laws.
VII. GREY SYSTEMS THEORY
7.1 Grey theory steps
The information that is either incomplete or undetermined is called Grey. The Grey system provides
multidisciplinary approaches for analysis and abstract modelling of systems for which the information is limited,
incomplete and characterized by random uncertainty Wei (2011).
The 1st
order one variable Grey model denoted as GM (1, 1) is especially applicable for forecasting. GM (1, 1)
model uses the variation within the system to find out the relations between sequential data and then establish
the prediction model Ping et al (2004).
The three terms that are typical symbols and features for Grey System are stated by Kue et al (2008):
a) The Grey number in Grey system is a number with incomplete information.
b) The Grey element represents an element within complete information.
c) The Grey relation is the relation with incomplete information.
There are several steps of the theory of Grey system Wei (2011):
1. Grey generation: This is data processing to supplement information. It is aimed to process those complicate
and tedious data to gain a clear rule, which is called the whitening of a sequence of numbers. The expected
goal for each influence factor is determined based on the principle of data processing.
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2. Grey modelling: The modelling is performed in order to establish a set of Grey variation equations and Grey
differential equations, which is called the whitening of the model. The Grey model is denoted as GM (n, h),
which is an-th order differential equation of h variables. This Grey differential equitation is used for infinite
information. Most of the previous researchers have focused on GM (1, 1) models because of its
computational efficiency. GM (1, 1) model have time – varying coefficients. It means that the model is
renewed as the new data become available to the prediction model. A Grey differential equation having N
variables is called GM (1, N).
3. Grey prediction: Uses the Grey model to conduct a qualitative prediction, which is called the whitening of
development. Grey models predict the future values of a time series based on a set of the most recent data.
4. Grey decision: A decision is made under imperfect countermeasure and unclear situation, which is called the
whitening of status. It is primarily concerned with the Grey strategy of situation, Grey group decision
making and Grey programming. Grey strategy of situation deals with the strategy making based on multi
objects which are contradictory in the ordinary way. It is important to make a satisfactory strategy by means
of effect measure maps, which transfer the disconformities samples resulting from different objects into
identical scales.
5. Grey relational analysis: Quantifies all influences of various factors and their relation, which is called the
whitening of factor relation. It uses information from the Grey system to dynamically compare each factor
quantitatively, based on the level of similarity and variability among factors to establish their relation. GRA
analyses the relational grade for discrete sequences.
6. Grey control: Work on the data of system behaviour and look for any rules of behaviour development to
predict future behaviour. The predicted value can be fed back into the system in order to enable system
control.
This study will adopt the above mentioned research steps to develop an influence factors evaluation model
based on GRA, and apply to influence factors evaluation and selection. The Grey relational analysis uses
information from the Grey system to dynamically compare each factor quantitatively.
7.2 Grey relational analysis
The generation of Grey relation for software projects and the process is elaborated here. Let the number of the
listed software projects be m, and the number of the influence factors be n. Then am x n value matrix (called
Eigen value matrix) is set up by Kue et al (2008):
X =
)(),....2(),1(
....
....
)(),....2(),1(
)(),.....2(),1(
222
111
nxxx
nxxx
nxxx
mmm
Where )(kxi
is the value of the number i listed project and the number k influence factors. Usually, three kinds
of influence factors are included, they are:
1. Benefit – type factor (the bigger the better),
2. Defect – type (the smaller the better)
3. Medium – type, or nominal-the-best (the nearer to a certain standard value the better).
It is difficult to compare between the different kinds of factors because they exert a different influence.
Therefore, the standardized transformation of these factors must be done. Three formulas can be used for this
purpose.
)(min)(max
)(min)(
)(
kxkx
kxkx
kx
ii
ii
i
(1).
The first standardized formula is suitable for the benefit – type factor.
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)(min)(max
)()(max
)(
kxkx
kxkx
kx
ii
ii
i
(2).
The second standardized formula is suitable for defect – type factor.
)()(max
)()(
)(
0
0
kxkx
kxkx
kx
i
i
i
(3).
The third standardized formula is suitable for the medium – type factor.
The grey relation degree can be calculated by steps as follows:
a) The absolute difference of the compared series and the referential series should be obtained by using
the following formula:
)()()( 0
kxkxkx ii
(4).
and the maximum and the minimum difference should be found.
b) The distinguishing coefficient p is between 0 and 1. Generally, the distinguishing coefficient p is set to
0.5.
c) Calculation of the relational coefficient and relational degree by (5) as follows.
In Grey relational analysis, Grey relational coefficient can be expressed as follows:
max)(
maxmin
)(
pkx
p
k
i
i
(5).
and then the relational degree follows as:
)()( kkwri
(6).
In equation (6), is the Grey relational coefficient, w (k) is the proportion of the number k influence factor to
the total influence indicators. The sum of w(k) is 100%. The result obtained when using (5) can be applied to
measure the quality of the listed software projects.
VIII. Extended Entropies for this Research
8.1 Generalized Shannon entropy
One method of extraction criteria importance weights of multiple criteria decision making is Shannon entropy.
(Asgharpour, 1377, Mohammad et al, 1389). In theory, the amount of uncertainty information available, expect
the content of a message. In other words, entropy is a measure uncertainty expressed by a P, so if the broadcast
distribution, frequency distribution sharper known, is higher than in controls. The uncertainty in a multi-criteria
decision is described as follows. Decision-making Matrix related to a decision making model attribute contains
information that entropy can be used to assess. The decision matrix A and different options, x have different
criteria and(X, j ∈ J = (1, 2, ⋯, n), i ∈ I = (1, 2, ⋯, m values are Matrix system. Then, using the following
formula content on this matrix for normalized P calculate (Asgharpour, 1377, Mohammad and Molaee, 1389).
Pij (7)
For E of sets for each characteristic p, we have
E [P . LnPij] ∀ij (8)
K = 1/Ln(m) (9)
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So that K is a positive constant to satisfy 0 ≤ E ≤ 1 apply. Receive created uncertainty or degree of deviation d
and the weight W of each index j is as follows (Mohammadi , 1389) :
d (10)
Wj (11)
Since the natural logarithm function a monotonic function defined as operators and according to the grey
numbers is used to calculate E of this property (Mohammadi , 1389 ).
IX. Analysis and Interpretation
9-1. The results of the first stage
In the first stage using a questionnaire based on the basis of this study were tested as assumptions points. In
order to test the hypothesis one sample t-test was used. To run these assessments how to follow the normal
distribution of variables test using Kolmogorov - Smirnov test was carried out. The results of the
Kolmogorov - Smirnov showed that higher levels of 0.05. Therefore, assuming normality of the data is
confirmed. One-sample t test made it possible to calculate the mean values and the difference with the
average value (assessed value) 3 significant level (a=5%), was reviewed. For this purpose, in this study,
SPSS statistical software was used and the difference was calculated, it provides significance level too. The
result of the T test is presented in Table 1 as follows:
Hypothesi
zes
Statist
ics
dp Sig The
Average
differenc
e
Confidence interval 95%
Upper bound lower
bound
result
No.1 hyp 4.787 41 0.000 0.76190 1.0833 0.4405 Rejected
No.2 hyp 3.873 41 0.000 0.71429 1.0867 0.3418 Rejected
No.3 hyp 2.892 41 0.006 0.52381 1.8895 0.1581 Rejected
No.4 hyp 3.344 41 0.002 0.57143 0.9165 0.9165 Rejected
No.5 hyp 3.344 41 0.002 0.57143 0.9165 0.9165 Rejected
Table 1 : Results of one-sample t test hypotheses
The results of the one-sample t-test (Table 1) indicated that sig value for all the hypothesis is less than the
standard significance level of 0.05, therefore the author concluded that the average community (all
hypothesises) with amount of three have a significant difference. Also, due to the lower and upper limits of
confidence interval 95% (all hypothesises) is both positive and there is no zero in that limit and also null
hypothesis (for all hypothesises) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis is confirmed. It means that the
Ports from the perspective of IT, organizational culture, organizational structure, human resources and
change management are not in a suitable condition in order to establish knowledge management.
9-2. The results of the second stage
In the second stage using a questionnaire -based on the designed scale (verbal phrases and numbers
corresponding grey distance With it (Dong et al., 2006) ( Table 2 ) condition of the ports from the perspective of
information technology, organizational culture, organizational structure, human resources and change
management was assessed.
Verbal phrases Numbers corresponding grey
distance
Very weak [1,0]
Weak [3,1]
Weak rather [4,3]
Average [5,4]
Fair [6,5]
Good [9,6]
Very good [10,9]
Table.2: verbal phrases and numbers corresponding grey distance
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Then, by using the mean of each of the components, the final scores of indexes which were calculated (by using
the plus operators and division grey numbers) and based on the merits of the decision matrix the grey relational
analysis was formed ( Table 3 ) .
Factors
/ports
IT culture Org structure Human
resources
Change Manag
U L U L U L U L U L
Abadan Port 3.41 2.12 4.18 2.78 3.63 2.77 3.50 2.41 3.33 2.45
Imam
Khomeini
port
4.31 3.12 4.34 3.12 4.58 3.47 4.84 3.94 4.14 3.10
Khoramshahr
Port
4.00 3.01 4.39 3.21 4.39 3.24 4.49 3.51 4.02 2.99
U= Upper, L= Lower
Table 3: Analysis of gray relational decision matrix
X. Conclusion
This study aimed to evaluate the readiness of southern Khuzestan state ports (ports of Abadan, Khorramshahr,
and Imam Khomeini Khomeini) which is done in terms of infrastructure needed to implement the knowledge
management in two stages. In the first stage using one-sample T-test of the ports necessary infrastructure factors
(information technology, organizational culture, organizational structure, human resources and attraction of
change) in order to implement the knowledge management which was evaluated. The results of the hypotheses
test showed that the ports form information technology, culture, organizational structure; change management
are not in suitable conditions to establish knowledge management.
Among the infrastructure of knowledge management, two items such as change management and information
technology in comparison to the other infrastructure are not in good condition. In general, the ports of the
Khuzestan state for the purpose of implementing knowledge management in terms of the required infrastructure
are evaluated in moderate downward. Then at the second stage, using grey relational analysis for the ports based
on the five indexes which have been used to rank the ports. According to the results of the grey relational
analysis of the above mentioned ports, concluded that Imam Khomeini port ranked first, Khoramshahr port
ranked second, and Abadan port ranked as third.
The findings of this research revealed a significant relation between enabling factors and knowledge
management processes. The correlation coefficient between them was positive and this proves the direct relation
between them. The multiple correlation coefficient of 0.649 shows that 42.2 percent of changes in dependent
variable has been due to the effect of enabling factors' independent variable. Among technology, structure and
culture, technology and culture have significant effects on knowledge management processes. Technology
coefficient was 0.392 that shows an effect of 40 percent of this variable on the dependent variable. Culture
coefficient was 0.234 that shows an effect of 23 percent of this variable on the dependent variable. The structure
coefficient was 0.057, which means it has little or any effect on knowledge management processes. The six
minor hypothesis of this research which go about the relation between 6 processes and enabling factors were all
approved at the safety level. These relations confirm the effect of enabling factors variable as the independent
variable on knowledge management processes variable as the dependent variable and also considers it
significant. In fact, improving enabling factors status in the organization can be followed by the knowledge
management processes improvement.
XI. Acknowledgment
"We would like to thank Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology for supporting this work
under research grant contract No.101".
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