Examining the role of knowledge management in empowering Sistan and Baluchestan University’s staff

Abstract

Knowledge management (KM) is one of the sub-branches of knowledge economy; it represents quite a new concept and method of management and can affect empowering staff. In this study, which is of a descriptive nature and employed survey method, we dealt with examining the role of KM aspects in empowering the staff of the University of Sistan and Baluchestan. The sample size consisted of 75 persons who were chosen among 250 personnel of the University of Sistan and Baluchestan. The instrument of collecting information was questionnaire, and in order to analyze data, SPSS Version 17 was used. Apart from the two indicators, knowledge transfer and KM facilities, the results of regression analysis showed that other indicators of KM, namely the culture of KM, knowledge maintenance, knowledge documentation, the culture of KM and knowledge maintenance have no significant effect on staff empowering.