Development and validation of a knowledge management questionnaire

Joint Authors

Bu Azzah, Abd al-Majid
Aziz, Dima T.
Hassan, Abd al-Hamid S.
al-Aufi, Ali Sayf
Jabr, Nuaymah Hasan

Source

Journal of Information Studies and Technology

Issue

Vol. 2018, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.1-16, 16 p.

Publisher

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press

Publication Date

2018-06-30

Country of Publication

Qatar

No. of Pages

16

Main Subjects

Library Sciences

Abstract EN

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to propose a reliable and valid knowledge management performance measurement (KMPM) model for enterprises.

Accordingly, this study draws on the knowledge management (KM) and factors affecting the flow of knowledge and its sharing in organizations, particularly the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Oman.

Design/methodology: The study explored the current status of knowledge management (KM) in the MOE in general and knowledge sharing (KS) in particular; it also explored the factors affecting (KS).

Therefore, it was divided into two sections: demographics and multiple choice questions comprising five factors: KMP, KS, Attitude, Commitment, and Shared Trust.

The dimensional structure of the questionnaire was investigated with a sample of 136 employees holding various positions from the 9 Directorate General at the MEO in Oman (61.8% males and 38.2% females).

Findings: Based on the factor analysis results, the questionnaire emphasized five factors: KMP, KS, Attitude, Commitment, and Shared Trust.

The internal consistency and concurrent validity of KMPM were verified (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.944).

KMPM and its factors were significantly correlated with Socio-Technical Enablers (STE) scale.

The validity of KMPM was tested using concurrent validity method and revealed a significant correlation of (0.847) between the two scales.

This questionnaire was proved to be relatively reliable and valid.

Practical implications: The researchers developed a questionnaire to measure the reality of KM initiatives in the MOE by assessing whether the work environment: (1) nurtures and accelerates the sharing of knowledge, (2) identifies enablers and obstacles affecting the flow of knowledge and (3) trains staff to capture the proper knowledge to be able to share it with the right people at the right time in the right form and at the right cost.

The employees were classified according to job title into three levels: strategic, executive, and operational.

Originality/value: This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of the reality of knowledge management performance (KMP) capability assessment instrument in the MOE in Oman No such measurement instrument currently exists in Oman.

The instrument not only demonstrated consistent reliability, but also provided insights into organizational readiness for KMP with regard to three main individual factors, namely Commitment, Attitude, and Shared Trust.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Aziz, Dima T.& Bu Azzah, Abd al-Majid& Jabr, Nuaymah Hasan& Hassan, Abd al-Hamid S.& al-Aufi, Ali Sayf. 2018. Development and validation of a knowledge management questionnaire. Journal of Information Studies and Technology،Vol. 2018, no. 1, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1255924

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Bu Azzah, Abd al-Majid…[et al.]. Development and validation of a knowledge management questionnaire. Journal of Information Studies and Technology No. 1 (2018), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1255924

American Medical Association (AMA)

Aziz, Dima T.& Bu Azzah, Abd al-Majid& Jabr, Nuaymah Hasan& Hassan, Abd al-Hamid S.& al-Aufi, Ali Sayf. Development and validation of a knowledge management questionnaire. Journal of Information Studies and Technology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 1, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1255924

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 13-16

Record ID

BIM-1255924