Needs Assessment of Petra University for Competent Departments in Knowledge Management

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the needs assessment of Petra University to have a knowledge management departments , and the differences for the estimations of the sample attributed to the variables of the study (gender, experience and job title). Sample of study consist of Academic Administrators of Petra University totaling (40) persons. The results showed that the degree of Petra University practice in knowledge management was medium. It also showed that the importance degree of Petra University practice of knowledge management was high.There was a significant difference between the practice and importance, and there were no significant differences related to study variables gender experience and job title for administrators.

The study recommends increasing awareness and interest in the practice for knowledge management at the University of Petra and stating its role in the progress, development and prosperity of Petra University and other universities in Jordan.