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Introduction
1.1 Introduction
The first section of this chapter outlines the background, the problem of
the research, its purpose, the research questions, the research hypotheses
and objectives. The next section describes the justification of the study,
its significance and scope. Finally, the last section includes the
methodology which describes the population and the sampling method
used and how data is collected.
1.2 Background
1.5 Hypotheses
H1: technical and social knowledge management infrastructure
capabilities are positively correlated.
H2: technical knowledge management infrastructure capability is
positively related to knowledge management process capability.
H3: social knowledge management infrastructure capability is
positively related to knowledge management process capability.
H4: knowledge management capability has a positive impact on
competitive advantage.
1.7 Methodology
1.7.1 Study design
According to current state of knowledge, a cross-sectional survey is the
most appropriate study design to answer the research questions. This type
of design is the standard methodology used to investigate knowledge
management.
1.7.3 Population
Study unit: a graduate employee of Sumasu medical and
educational service Co. .
Target population: all graduate employees in Sumasu medical and
educational service Co. . who are aware about knowledge
management.
1.7.4 Sampling
Sampling technique: simple random sampling technique was
used.
Sample size: a list of Sumasu medical and educational service
Co. . employees were provided by human resource department, a
random selection of 50 members from the list was conducted.