Impact of Knowledge Management Culture on Career Progression among Nigerian Educators

This study explores the impact of knowledge management culture on career progression among Nigerian educators. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis was formulated and tested at alpha level of 0.05. The population of the study comprised of 75 business educators from the universities in Delta State where business education is offered. No sample was needed as the population size was manageable. A 30-item structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was based on a four-point rating scale of Strongly Agreed (4 points) Agreed (3 points), Disagreed (2 points), and Strongly Disagreed (1 point). It was validated by three research experts and the reliability was determined using Cronbach alpha statistics which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.76. Data generated from the research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation while data from the null hypothesis was analyzed with t-test statistics at an alpha level of 0.05. Findings revealed that educators who actively engage in knowledge management practices experience enhanced career advancement and achieve career milestones. Further findings also revealed a significant positive relationship between institutional knowledge management culture and educators’ career growth. Based on findings, the study recommends that institutions should develop and adopt supportive knowledge management policies that encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration and application, quick access to learning resources, and reward educators that actively contribute to knowledge management among others.