Reviewing the Literature of The Associations among Knowledge Management, Knowledge Management Infrastructure, and Job Satisfaction

Authors

  • Dmaithan Almajali
  • Musa Al-Lozi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2019.7.1.1.15

Keywords:

knowledge management infrastructure, job satisfaction

Abstract

Knowledge, its effective use, and the acquisition of new knowledge are considered the only way organizations can sustain a competitive advantage in today’s highly competitive environment. This paper reviews the associations among  knowledge management, knowledge management infrastructure, and job satisfaction.

 

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