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Role of knowledge management in developing higher education partnerships: Towards a conceptual framework

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This research study discusses the role of knowledge management (KM) in facilitating the composition and development of higher education (HE) partnerships. The paper identifies and discusses the KM behavioural constructs, in other words, the fundamental elements that indicate the behaviour of higher education institutions (HEIs) and that impact the development of a partnership. Furthermore, this work explores institutional and partnership factors that affect the development of partnerships and compiles a list of KM activities deemed necessary to assist HEIs in exchanging knowledge in a partnership setting. The proposed conceptual framework can serve as a diagnostic instrument, assisting HE executives, managers, practitioners and researchers in being able to assess institutional capabilities for collaborative undertakings. The work presented in this paper aims to encourage further academic discussions as to how KM concepts can be used to assist HEIs in working together and overcoming challenges for sustainable development in the digital era.

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  • Enis Elezi, 2021. "Role of knowledge management in developing higher education partnerships: Towards a conceptual framework," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(3), pages 279-293, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:srbeha:v:38:y:2021:i:3:p:279-293
    DOI: 10.1002/sres.2782
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