Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems

Purpose – Diffusion (spread in usage) of knowledge management systems (KMSs) depends on a number of factors. Among them perceptions of KMS, including perceived usefulness/benefits, perceived user-friendliness, perceived voluntary use and subject norms are significant factors. This paper aims to inve...

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Main Authors: Xu, J., Quaddus, Mohammed
Format: Journal Article
Published: Emerald Group Publishing 2005
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28921
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Quaddus, Mohammed
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description Purpose – Diffusion (spread in usage) of knowledge management systems (KMSs) depends on a number of factors. Among them perceptions of KMS, including perceived usefulness/benefits, perceived user-friendliness, perceived voluntary use and subject norms are significant factors. This paper aims to investigate the factors impacting the diffusion (spread and sustained use) of KMSs. Design/methodology/approach – This paper first presents an integrated model of the diffusion of KMSs arising from a comprehensive literature review and qualitative field study. An empirical pilot study was then undertaken to test the model through a questionnaire-based survey. Findings – The pilot study had some interesting findings – results similar to those found in the literature – which are presented in detail. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the information on KMS by providing results from an empirical pilot study and suggesting future research directions.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-289212017-09-13T15:52:51Z Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems Xu, J. Quaddus, Mohammed Knowledge management Perception Diffusion Purpose – Diffusion (spread in usage) of knowledge management systems (KMSs) depends on a number of factors. Among them perceptions of KMS, including perceived usefulness/benefits, perceived user-friendliness, perceived voluntary use and subject norms are significant factors. This paper aims to investigate the factors impacting the diffusion (spread and sustained use) of KMSs. Design/methodology/approach – This paper first presents an integrated model of the diffusion of KMSs arising from a comprehensive literature review and qualitative field study. An empirical pilot study was then undertaken to test the model through a questionnaire-based survey. Findings – The pilot study had some interesting findings – results similar to those found in the literature – which are presented in detail. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the information on KMS by providing results from an empirical pilot study and suggesting future research directions. 2005 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28921 10.1108/02621710510591334 Emerald Group Publishing restricted
spellingShingle Knowledge management
Perception
Diffusion
Xu, J.
Quaddus, Mohammed
Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
title Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
title_full Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
title_fullStr Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
title_short Exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
title_sort exploring the perceptions of knowledge management systems
topic Knowledge management
Perception
Diffusion
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28921