Knowledge Management Concepts as viewed by executive managers in Jordan
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Mar 1, 2006
Abstract
What is the major knowledge management (KM) concept that the executive managers viewed? To answer this question a total of 45 questionnaires were used in this research. SPSS, ANOVA, T-test and sheffee test were used for the 45 respondents result.The chi-square goodness-of-fit test was used for checking non-response bias. The results of this research provide evidence that: KM concepts are statistically significant and provide guidelines for future research. KM drives economic growth. The executive manager who works with a Company with fewer than 50 employees feels that KM informs decision-making. KM can be translated into a profitable venue is significant for the manager who works in industry and Irbid City female and has a Bachelor degree.
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Management
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How to Cite
Ahmed, Marwa. 2006. “Knowledge Management Concepts As Viewed by Executive Managers in Jordan”. Studies in Business and Economics 12 (1). https://doi.org/10.29117/sbe.2006.0017.
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