Towards a Structural Model of Knowledge Management and Organizational Factors: Insights from Empirical Analyses

Marjan Maali¹ Mahdi Mahmoudsalehi²

1) Saipa Corporation Email:
2) Alame Tabatabae University Email:

Publication : The 5th International conference of Sciences and Engineering(5icesconf.com)
Abstract :
The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of organizational culture and structure on knowledge management. Structural equation modeling has been used to test the hypotheses in a sample of 112 cases. The results suggest that organizational culture and structure is positively related to knowledge management. Upon the results if organizational structure is less centralized, less formalized, more complicated and more integrated, knowledge management will be more favorable. Also based on the results Group, development, and market culture has a positive impact on knowledge management, while the hierarchical culture has a negative impact on knowledge management.
Keywords : Knowledge management Organizational Structure Organizational Culture