Knowledge Repository And Program Implementation At Care International, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Knowledge is currently recognized as an essential resource in any organization thus viewed as a fundamental element of business success. The ability to collect, integrate and apply specialized knowledge of members of the organization is critical to the ability of a firm to sustain and create the industry`s competitive advantage. Knowledge is an important factor in nongovernmental organizations whose successful application helps them deliver the desired social impact. This knowledge in the most organization is however diffused, and not properly recognized. This study sought to determine the effect of knowledge identification, knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and knowledge storing strategies on program implementation at CARE International Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the effect of knowledge repository on program implementation at CARE International Kenya. This study employed a descriptive survey design which is the most suitable since it ensures that the obtained data provides suitable answers to the research questions. The unit of analysis was CARE International Kenya while the unit observations were employees’ working with CARE International Kenya. The target population of the study was 324 employees working with CARE International Kenya at their offices in Nairobi. The study’s sample size was the 179 employees at CARE International Kenya.