The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)

The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)

This study was conducted to investigate the influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer among extension officer in Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA). The aim of this study is to identify the relationship of trust, information technology and c...

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Main Author: Sharifah Nur Alia, Syed Mansor
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Published: 2017
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HD28-70 Management
Industrial Management
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Sharifah Nur Alia, Syed Mansor
The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)
description This study was conducted to investigate the influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer among extension officer in Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA). The aim of this study is to identify the relationship of trust, information technology and communication skill towards knowledge transfer. The dependent variable used in this study is knowledge transfer, whereas the independent variables comprises of trust, information technology and communication skill. This study was done through quantitative approach in which questionnaires were used as a medium to collect data. The respondents for this study were MADA extension officer and 113 questionnaires were distributed. The results of the study showed positive significant relationship between information technology and knowledge transfer.
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author Sharifah Nur Alia, Syed Mansor
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title The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)
title_short The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)
title_full The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)
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title_full_unstemmed The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority)
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spelling my-uum-etd.70582021-08-18T07:07:27Z The influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer in MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority) 2017 Sharifah Nur Alia, Syed Mansor Ab. Hamid, Kamal School of Business Management School of Business Management HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management This study was conducted to investigate the influence of trust, information technology and communication skill on knowledge transfer among extension officer in Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA). The aim of this study is to identify the relationship of trust, information technology and communication skill towards knowledge transfer. The dependent variable used in this study is knowledge transfer, whereas the independent variables comprises of trust, information technology and communication skill. This study was done through quantitative approach in which questionnaires were used as a medium to collect data. The respondents for this study were MADA extension officer and 113 questionnaires were distributed. The results of the study showed positive significant relationship between information technology and knowledge transfer. 2017 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/7058/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/7058/1/s820083_01.pdf text eng public https://etd.uum.edu.my/7058/2/s820083_02.pdf text eng public masters masters Universiti Utara Malaysia Agwu, A. E., Uche-Mba, U. C., & Akinnagbe, O. M. (2008). Use of information communication technologies (ICTs) among researchers, extension workers and farmers in Abia and Enugu states: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 12(1). Agus, A., Barker, S., & Kandampully, J. (2007). An exploratory study of service quality in the Malaysian public service sector. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 24(2), 177-190. Alavi, M. & Leidner, D.E (2001). 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