Title: Organisational culture and KM processes from the perspective of an institution of higher learning

Authors: Ramachandran Sharimllah Devi, Siong Choy Chong, Binshan Lin

Addresses: Centre for Languages and Communication, Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia, Locked Bag 1200, Ayer Keroh, 75450, Melaka, Malaysia. ' Putra International College, Lot 1838, Mukim Bukit Katil, Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. ' College of Business Administration, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA

Abstract: This research examines the relationship between Organisational Culture (OC) and Knowledge Management (KM) in the higher-education setting. The survey data was obtained from 185 academics in an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) in Malaysia using a set of structured questionnaires. The factor analysis results confirmed that all the KM processes and OC factors were in conformity to the literature review. In addition, significant relationships were found between KM processes and OC. This paper has implications on IHLs in formulating strategies on how to properly manage their KM processes in relation to fostering optimum OC in order to warrant success in managing knowledge.

Keywords: knowledge management; organisational culture; academics; institution of higher learning; Malaysia; educational management; management in education; higher education; strategy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2007.014377

International Journal of Management in Education, 2007 Vol.1 No.1/2, pp.57 - 79

Published online: 03 Jul 2007 *

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