Practices and Facilities for Knowledge Management in Universities of Pakistan

Abstract

Knowledge management ensures that all learners have access to a broad variety of knowledge and skills. The purpose of this research was to determine the present status of knowledge management in terms of practices and facilities in the higher education institutions in Pakistan. The population of the study included 4634 approved Higher Education Commission (HEC) supervisors, of which 364 were randomly selected from the chosen disciplines. A questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were analyzed, using descriptive and inferential statistics. It was found that there is a lack of awareness about knowledge management, lack of structure and a coordination point, as well as budgetary difficulties and leadership support for knowledge management techniques. It was also found that the intended integration of knowledge management methods into the agenda of the universities had not been fully implemented as planned. The study recommends that universities should develop strategies, appoint a key coordination point, develop policy guidelines, and utilize advanced technology for knowledge management.

        Keywords: knowledge management; practices; approved supervisors; perceptions; higher education