Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Associate Professor, Educational Administration, School of Education and Psychology, The University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2 Educational Administration, School of Education and Psychology, The University of Isfahan AND Researcher of Health Management and Economic Research Center, School of Management and Information, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 MSc, Educational Administration, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
4 Associate Professor, Library and Information Science, School of Education and Psychology, The University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Universities are the main institutions that create knowledge capital in the employees and can support the knowledge-based economy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the correlation between the degree of knowledge management constituents’ application and educational performance in faculty members at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The type of research is descriptive, correlative. Statistical society includes all faculty members (643) and students (7,006) in the 2011-12. A sample size of faculty members (240) and students (1120) were selected through stratified random sampling. The measurement instrument included the research questionnaires of knowledge management and educational performance. The questionnaires' face & content validity were confirmed and their reliability calculated using Cronbach's alpha (r1=0.87, r2=0.92). Data analyzed in two descriptive and inferential levels. Results: The results of the study indicate that there was a significant multiple correlations between knowledge management and educational performance. Beta coefficients among strategic knowledge management and educational performance were significant and no autocorrelation existed and regression model were significant. Members' comments on relationship between knowledge management according to demographic characterizations were not the same but between educational performances there were significant difference. Conclusions: Knowledge management as a key tool for managing in the new century is systematic strategy and processes of define, access, transfer and application of knowledge by training organizations is that lead to innovation, competitiveness and productivity. Beside of problem solving, the decision making, strategic planning, and active learning deterioration prevent of intellectual assets and enhance the knowledge of educational organizations and increase their flexibility. Keywords: Knowledge Management; Performance Assessment; Faculty Members; Universities
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