Factors and Benefits of Knowledge Management Practices by SMEs in Irbed District of Jordan: An Empirical Study

This study focused on the factors and benefits of practicing KM by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Arandom sample used which consist of (200) small and medium enterprises in Irbed District of Jordan. The study covered 11 factors which are significant for the benefits of practicing of KM in SMEs. An instrument survey set was designed by researchers. The instrument was checked and evaluated. The study data were analyzed by using SPSS software on the base of each factor and benefits of practicing KM by SMEs.The study results shows that all involved factors are significant.

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