Review Article: Modern Trends in Knowledge Management: A Systematic Review of The Literature Between 2015 and 2025

M.M Shaymaa Jasim  Khudhairer

Authors

M.M Shaymaa Jasim Khudhairer Sumer University, College of Administration and Economics

Keywords:

Knowledge management

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the state of knowledge managing from the point of contemporary methodologies. The paper seeks to examine the series of hypothesis tests, data analysis procedure, research methods and data analysis procedure. There are 11 published papers selected based on the keyword’s knowledge managing, as published in different journals. The major findings in the study indicate qualitative research approaches which include conceptual models and case studies are more potent. There are a series of chasms found in the study which include insufficient hypothesis testing in a smaller number of articles, a lack of cross-organizational research, limited use of mathematical models and a reliance on conceptual analysis. This procedural review will offer a better perception of the present state of knowledge managing. The paper concludes that knowledge managing in the previous decade has taken a more innovative technological and intelligent approach whereas the vitality of the human element and institutional culture remains. The study further adds that strengthening the process of applied research in Arab contexts as well as investment in intelligent knowledge management structures will enhance and support knowledge sharing.

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