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The Impact of Applications of Internet of Things on Practice of Knowledge Management in Organizations: the Mediating Role of Employees' Engagement

  • Hisham O., Mbaidin (Mutah University, Alqasimia University)
  • Received : 2022.12.05
  • Published : 2022.12.30

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the impact of Applications of Internet of things on practice of knowledge management in organizations: the mediating role of employees' Engagement. A quantitative questionnaire survey is conducted. The study population consisted of all senior and middle administrations in small and medium enterprises in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (350) senior and middle administrations. The study sample was selected by random stratified method. The results revealed that There is an impact of Applications of Internet of things on the practice of knowledge management at (α ≤ 0.05) in the small and medium enterprises in Jordan. Furthermore, there is an impact of Applications of Internet of things on the employees' Engagement. The current study provided some important insights into an issue that requires further research. Understanding the applications of the Internet of Things and their impact on improving knowledge management is of paramount importance in raising the quality of products and improving the company's image, as shown in this research.

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