Knowledge management processes and organizational culture in the higher educational technical institutions

Nanjundeswaraswamy T.s and Swamy D.r

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 2021, vol. 38, issue 2, 270-286

Abstract: Purpose - The rationale of this study is to explore the stages of knowledge management, types of organizational culture and their relationship in higher educational technical institutions (HETIs) in India. Design/methodology/approach - A survey instrument has been designed to evaluate knowledge management, organizational culture and their relationship. Further, the instrument has been tested and validated using structural equation modelling. The data have been collected from the faculty working in HETIs. Findings - Empirical pieces of evidence support that knowledge management in the HETIs is still in the growth stage. Clan-type organization culture is dominating, and there is a significant and positive relationship between knowledge management and organization culture. Research limitations/implications - The study has been conducted in the HETIs of India. Therefore, the outcome of the research cannot be generalized to the other sectors. In addition to this, the data have been limited to 233 faculty from the eight HETIs located in Bangalore. Practical implications - HETIs are trying hard to improve the employability of the students by enhancing their skill sets, knowledge, attitude and innovativeness to meet global challenges. In such an environment, this study provides insight into the stages of knowledge management and the type of organizational culture in HETIs, which will help build a strategic plan and improve students' attributes for better employability and innovations. Originality/value - A positive relationship exists between the knowledge management process and organizational culture in HETIs.

Keywords: Knowledge management; Organizational culture; HETIs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/JEAS-07-2020-0134

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