The Importance of Knowledge Management in Higher Education  Organizations

Tawfiq  Seraa; Bachir Ameur

doi:10.34118/djei.v10i2.212

Tawfiq Seraa University of Blida 2
Bachir Ameur University of Blida 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34118/djei.v10i2.212

Keywords: Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Higher Education Organizations

Abstract

This paper presents a framework for highlighting knowledge management importance in higher education. The framework has a descriptive nature and aims to be useful to characterize knowledge management implementations, facilitating the identification and selection of appropriate tools in higher education organizations according to their needs. Knowledge is recognized as one of the most important assets of higher education organizations. Managing knowledge has grown to be vital for an organization’s success.

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