Investigation the effect of Information technology competency on knowledge processes in ARAK’s justice

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1 MSc. Financial Management, Management University of Arak, Iran

2 Assistant Prof., of governmental management group,Azad University, Arak, Iran

Abstract

Study of information technology within organizations has flourished over the past decade. Although some studies have found a significant relationship between information technology competency and knowledge processes, others studies have not found such a relationship. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect merit IT on knowledge processes in ARAK’s justice. The descriptive- survey research is management type. The sample included 102 employees of Arak Justice who answered a questionnaire. Its validity and reliability were checked. The research hypothesis was tested using SEM. According to the results, IT knowledge and IT operations has a direct significant, positive effect on acquisition and transfer of knowledge. Also, IT infrastructure has a direct significant, positive effect on the acquisition of knowledge. In the end, the proposals are discussed for future researchs.

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Journal of Information Technology Management
Volume 7, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
September 2015
Pages 493-510

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