Knowledge Management in Saudi Universities Applied Study in Shaqra University

Abstract

This research aim s to know the reality of implementation of Knowledge Management in Saudi Universities Applied in Shaqra University and to study the difficults whish encountered in applying the Knowledge Management approach. The study investigated the university staff in Shaqra, Thadig, and Huraymila branches, using a questionnaire designed by the researcher to collect the data, sample of (260) members was used, applying the descriptive analytical approach to test the hypothesis by using (SPSS) program. The study revealed that the first four zero hypothesis are rejected because there is medium approval of the university members on the four main axes of the knowledge management, these main axes are: infra structure, capture and development, publication and sharing, using and application of knowledge. Also the study accepted the hypothesis of existing obstacles facing Knowledge Management according to the teaching staff. The study also revealed a negative statistical effect of the degree of implementation of Knowledge Management in Shaqra University according to the grad job and appositive statistical effect due to the years of experience. Due to the findings of the research some recommendation were stated to improve the implementation of knowledge management in Shaqra University.