Knowledge Management Utilization in Human Capital Development in Nigerian Universities

Abstract

This study used a survey design to investigate the utilization of Knowledge Management (KM) in Human Capital Development (HCD) in Universities. A sample of 400 lecturers and 25-item instrument (KMUQ), were used for the study. Three research questions and one null hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance, guided the study. The data were analysed using means, standard deviation and t-test. It 
was found that KM was poorly utilized in HCD in academic programmes and personnel management. Difficulties and inadequate facilities constitute problems to KM utilization. Exchange programmes 
and staff training in KM utilisation were recommended.