Implementation of knowledge management in small and medium enterprises - Malaysian perspective

Mobashar Rehman, Ahmad Kamil B. Mahmood, Savita K. Sugathan, Aamir Amin

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Abstract

Objective of the study was to have an insight about the situation of KM implementation in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Study was conducted in Perak state of Malaysia. 30 SMEs were approached to participate in the study. SMEs were selected by using systematic random sampling. Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the implementation of KM in SMEs were analyzed. Prioritized list of 14 CSFs was produced. Prioritization was done on the basis of R-square value (linear regression) and was cross checked by mean value. Beside these CSFs, types of KM applications used by Malaysian SMEs were also discussed. Current level of KM implementation by Malaysian SMEs was checked. Intention of Malaysian SMEs to implement KM in future, number of years KM has been implemented in Malaysian SMEs and projected duration other SMEs will take to implement KM were also among the topics discussed in the paper.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceeding of 12th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2009
PublisherInternational Business Information Management Association
Pages1725-1732
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780982148914
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jun 2009
Event12th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2009 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 29 Jun 200930 Jun 2009

Conference

Conference12th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2009
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period29/06/0930/06/09

Keywords

  • critical success factors (CSFs)
  • knowledge management (KM)
  • Malaysia
  • small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

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