Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 PhD Candidate of Knowledge and Information Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, and Vice- Chancellery for Clinical Affairs, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Deputy Minister for Research and Technology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 PhD Candidate, Information Technology Management, Management Group, Humanity College, Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan and Vice-Chancellery for Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Since Isfahan University of Medical Sciences is an educational and therapeutic organization and so far no study has been done on the status of the necessary infrastructures for the establishment of knowledge management, this study aims to investigate the status of the components of organizational culture, information technology, Human Resources and Organizational Structure to Establish Knowledge Management in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
Methodology: This research was a descriptive survey and the statistical population consisted of all experts working in the staff of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Morgan table was used to determine the sample size and the sample size was 313 people. The data gathering tool was a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of 4 domains and 35 questions which was used in the Likert scale. The reliability of the questionnaire was also obtained using Cronbach's alpha 0.9. For data analysis, SPSS statistical software was used.
Findings: Data analysis showed that total mean component of organizational culture (2.69±0.80) with an average assumptions (3) showed that the components of the corporate culture at the University of Medical Sciences to establish knowledge management is not in good condition. Based on the average of the hypothetical 3 and the average total organizational structure components (2.85± 0.75) Isfahan University of Medical Sciences status of this component is to establish the right knowledge management. The total mean component of human resources (2.82 ± 0.79) with an average assumptions (3) that is not desirable component of human resources for implementing knowledge management in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Investigating the relationship between age and the components of organizational culture, human resources and information technology also showed that none of the components except organizational culture (p <0.05) have any relation with age. In addition, Spearman test showed that this variable was not correlated with any of the studied components (p <0.05).
Discussion: According to the research objectives, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences does not have the appropriate infrastructure for knowledge management deployment and organizational culture is less favorable than other infrastructures. Given that these infrastructures are the foundation, the backbone, and indeed the driving forces behind the success of deploying knowledge management in organizations, there are significant improvements to be made to the myriad of knowledge management benefits such as opportunities for substantial savings. Focusing on the performance of individuals, enhancing collaboration, improving staff skills, making better decisions, enhancing innovation and improving the quality of service delivery by streamlining knowledge and distributing it appropriately across different sectors of the organization, managers and programs need to be strengthened. University of Medical Sciences spillovers special attention Findings and strategies to be adopted for this purpose because of the conditions of implementation of knowledge management projects will be faced with a high probability of failure.
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