A Descriptive Analysis on Usage of Online Knowledge Sharing Technology in Malaysian Research Universities

Shamini Kandasamy; Komathi Munusamy; Thilageswary Arumugam

Shamini Kandasamy Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, University Tunku Abdul Rahman Sg Long Campus, Malaysia
Komathi Munusamy University Tunku Abdul Rahman
Thilageswary Arumugam Asia Pacific University

Keywords: Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge Management, Online Knowledge Sharing Technology, Level of Technology Usage.

Abstract

This study investigates the level of usage of online knowledge sharing technology among academics in Malaysian research universities. The prerequisite to successful knowledge sharing is the acceptance and utilization of the knowledge sharing technology (i.e.KMS), however, past studies testing the significant relationship between various technologies and knowledge sharing showed that there is no significant relationship between the two variables. Hence, the current study is interested in examining the level of usage of online knowledge sharing technology for the purpose of knowledge sharing among academic staff. A questionnaire survey was utilized in this study and a descriptive analysis was done. Specifically, the academics showed a high usage of online knowledge sharing technology. Therefore, an increasing emphasis on knowledge creation and sharing and technology application leads to a continuous evaluation on the role of technology in HRD.

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