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@article{186635,
        author = {Ms. Amisha B and Ms. Deeksha T M and Ms. Akshata M B and Ms Ananya G V and Ms. Suneetha N and Ms. Nandini M},
        title = {Challenges in Knowledge Management A Study Of Faculty Members In Higher Education},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1799-1807},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186635},
        abstract = {Knowledge Management (KM) is a critical element in higher education institutions, enabling faculty to share, retain, and apply knowledge effectively. This study explores the level of awareness and understanding of KM among faculty members in higher education. It focuses on evaluating how technology and digital platforms support knowledge creation, dissemination, and retention within academic environments. Despite increased digitalization, faculty often face several challenges in practicing effective KM, including lack of time, limited institutional support, technological gaps, and reluctance to share knowledge due to competitive or cultural reasons.
The study also investigates existing KM practices across departments and highlights discrepancies in implementation. Findings indicate a significant variation in KM awareness based on faculty experience, discipline, and exposure to training. Technology plays a vital role, but digital tools alone are insufficient without institutional strategies and cultural support. Faculty members identify the absence of structured KM policies, poor collaboration, and inadequate incentives as barriers to efficient knowledge sharing.
This research emphasizes the need for comprehensive KM frameworks tailored to higher education, combining technological infrastructure with human and organizational strategies. The study concludes with recommendations for institutions to foster a knowledge sharing culture, integrate KM into academic workflows, and provide continuous training to faculty. Effective KM can ultimately enhance teaching, research, and institutional innovation.},
        keywords = {Knowledge Management (KM), Higher Education Institutions, Faculty Awareness, Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge Retention, Digital Platforms, Technology Integration, Institutional Support, Organizational Culture, Knowledge Creation, Collaboration, KM Frameworks, Academic Innovation, Training and Development, Knowledge Sharing Culture.},
        month = {November},
        }