Identifying and prioritizing of effective constructs in readiness of knowledge management implementation by using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP)

Abstract

PurposeIn recent decades, many managers have conceived the radical role of knowledge in acquiring a competitive advantage and pursuing organizational strategic goals. Therefore, knowledge management is now a competitive requirement in organizations. However, if proper infrastructures and necessary prerequisites are not provided for executing such a process, the result will be nothing except failure and resource waste. Therefore, it is necessary that organizations identify effective factors for their readiness in executing knowledge management. The purpose of this study is identifying and prioritizing of effective constructs in readiness of knowledge management implementation by using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP).Design/methodology/approachIn the present study, the relevant literature is initially reviewed and then seven factors and 19 affecting indicators on knowledge management readiness are identified by using a questionnaire for knowledge management elites which also constitute the research conceptual model. Finally, the weight of each factor is determined by fuzzy analytical hierarchy process and the readiness priority and preference of each factor are discussed.FindingsThe results of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process show that the management factor is recognized as the most effective factor in knowledge management execution readiness.Research limitations/implicationsThe model proposed in this study is applicable to the academic culture. Modification of the proposed model may be needed in applying this model to other environments.Originality/valueAs limited studies have been carried out on identifying and prioritizing of effective constructs in readiness of knowledge management implementation by using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, the findings of this study will be useful in identifying and assessing the main components in readiness of knowledge management implementation in the research and training centers.

An application of AHP for students’ perspectives on adopting MOOCs

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A Holistic Approach to Measure Organizational Readiness for Knowledge Management

“…Organizational readiness for KM has been continuously studied by number of researchers 1,2,4-7,9-16 from different perspectives. Some studied 1,4,5 from the change management viewpoint while some others measured it by examining the existence of KM supportive organizational factors 7,9,16 and by assessing the perceived importance and actual implementation of KM associated factors 6 . Some others arranged variables that support KM implementation 9 .…”

“…Evaluation of organizational readiness for knowledge management (KM) process implementation is advised before taking initiatives for implementation 1 as it needs considerable determination with a substantial monetary implications 2 , and necessitate modifications in the conduct of any organization and attitudinal modifications in the conduct of organizational members 3 . Therefore, large numbers of research efforts 1,2,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] have been done to study organizational readiness for KM recently. Most of them considered organizational members' behavioral intention [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and positive attitudes [1][2][3][4] to KM as the organizational readiness for KM and deliberated KM supportive organizational factors (KM Enablers) as the predictors of intention towards KM practices.…”

“…Therefore, large numbers of research efforts 1,2,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] have been done to study organizational readiness for KM recently. Most of them considered organizational members' behavioral intention [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and positive attitudes [1][2][3][4] to KM as the organizational readiness for KM and deliberated KM supportive organizational factors (KM Enablers) as the predictors of intention towards KM practices. * Email Address: razimjm@jiium.edu.my While some other studies considered perceived availability of KM supportive organizational factors 7,16 and perceived importance and actual implementation of KM supportive organizational factors 6 as the organizational readiness for KM.…”