Review and explain of the causal role of Knowledge Management in effectiveness of the Learning Organization (Case Study; Iran University of Science & Technology / IUST)
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(University of Science and Technology)
Keywords: learning organization organizational learning effectiveness Knowledge Management,
Abstract :
In this study, the goal was to examine and explain the causal role of knowledge management in the effectiveness of the learning organization. Methods of survey research and data collection tool was the questionnaire. A comprehensive questionnaire to measure effectiveness of the organization - has been designed and implemented according to The four functions of social system model of Parsons (Adaptation, Effectiveness,Unity and coherence, Stability & Maintain patterns), and Knowledge Management –was designed and employed according to Nonaka and takeuchi’s model. Data collected from the teaching staff of the University of Science and Technology.According to the analysis of research data, and the causal relationship between two variables, a positive meaningful relationship between KM Elements (Socializing, externalizing, combination, internalization) and the effectiveness of the learning organization was identified, and the direction of the relationship was detected of KM towards the learning organization. Also our findings indicated that demographic factors (Age, Work experience, Education level, Employment status, Position) of the above equation, have significant impact, Where as Gender has no effect.