Perspectives Of Directive And Research Groups, On Knowledge Management. A Case Study, Perspectivas De Los Grupos Directivos Y De Investigacion Sobre La Gestion Del Conocimiento: Un Estudio De Caso

The generation of knowledge is inherent to individuals who work in organizations or universities. And, it has been an implicit activity in their mission. The aim of this study was to determine if there were differences on the perception of the main elements of knowledge management between the teacher researchers integrated into research groups called academic bodies and management teams of a higher education institution. The research design was a holistic case study with a single unit of analysis made through questionnaires and interviews. Statistically the population groups do not differ significantly with regard to their perceptions about the elements of the knowledge management, but a more detailed analysis to identify differences at the level of the dimensions, coupled with the results from the interviews, which indicate marked differences of both groups. We conclude that it is necessary to build of a formal structure of the knowledge management program so in that way, they can integrate the elements that today work independently.