Enhancing knowledge creation in Nigerian Universities through information communication technology
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2012
Authors
Bello, S.A.
Johnson, O.A.
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Serials publications
Abstract
In recent time'! knou ledge creation has become the focus of attention from many academics. Responding to new challenges and demands, there is need to build on existing knowledge within organizational networks to create new knowledge necessary for competitive advantage. This study focuses on knowledge creation by identifying the barriers and strategies to enhance it. Therefore, the purpose of the study is intended to investigate if demographic characteristics would influence academic staff views on knowledge creation, identify knowledge creation barriers and strategies or knowledge enablers required for its integration into the university system. Findings indicated that demographic characteristics do influence academic staff perception of knowledge creation which is important in the university system and could be enhanced through leT. The study identified barriers that should be removed and strategies to put in place to enhance knowledge creation in universities. Data analyzed showed that there is no significant difference between the views of academic staff in public and private universities.
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Staff publications
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Knowledge creation , Knowledge enablers , Demographic characteristics , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education
Citation
Bello, S.A. and Johnson, O.A. (2012). Enhancing knowledge creation in Nigerian Universities through information communication technology. Journal of Educational Review, 5(3).