Knowledge Management in Islamic Azad University

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Received: 2009-09-12 Accepted : 2010-02-10 Published : 2010-06-20

Keywords: Knowledge Management, Islamic Azad University,

Abstract :

The purpose of the study was to investigate knowledge management in various zones of Islamic Azad University (IAU). The population of the study consisted of all the staffs of IAU in all branches. 1590 staffs were selected using cluster and stratified random sampling. The research instrument was knowledge management questionnaire which included the components of management and leadership, systematic work and learner society, knowledge distribution, knowledge creation, digital equity, ideas and mission, strategy, organizational culture, mental asset, and learner organization (α=0.97). It was administered among the staffs. Having F into account (11.39) and the level of significance (0.000), it can be concluded that there is a significant difference among the average scores of the knowledge management indices in different zones of IAU. The result of FSD test also indicated that the knowledge management index for zone 3 is higher than other zones.