Use of knowledge management as a learning transfer platform.

摘要

Knowledge management in organizations has become recognized as increasingly important for success. This study examined two participant registered nurse study groups (N = 40) from local health care organizations to predict if utilizing knowledge management theory, applications, and principles affected their perceived ability and motivation to transfer learning to the job. The study was conducted utilizing two subscales of the Learning Transfer Inventory Scale (LTSI): Transfer Design and Motivation of Transfer Learning.; Group A (n = 20) underwent a training program based on knowledge management theory, principles, and application, while Group B (n = 20) underwent training without utilizing the knowledge management platform.; Two independent sample t tests were conducted between Groups A and B for the Transfer Design and Motivation to Transfer Learning scales. The scores were examined for violations of critical assumptions. Analyses were also conducted to check for evidence of abnormality or unequal variances in the data. A Pearson's r correlation was conducted between the two dependent variables, the Transfer Design and Motivation to Transfer Learning scales. Additional independent sample t test analyses were conducted on each item in the Motivation to Transfer Learning scale.; Results revealed significantly higher scores in Group A than Group B on the Transfer Design scale. The results on the Motivation to Transfer Learning scale revealed Group A had significantly higher scores than did Group B on Question 4, “I believe the training will help me do my job better.” A knowledge management platform appears to be an effective strategy in the design of training programs.