HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTION IN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AMONG UNIVERSITY STAFF

Abstract

Knowledge and human resource management are crucial elements of an efficient university administration; they enable the  acquisition  and  use  of  resources  to  create  an environment in which knowledge and resources are efficiently and effectively utilized. The university acquires, shares and uses knowledge to build human and institutional capacity to create innovative projects that meets the needs of the society. This paper draws its motivation from the application of knowledge management in Nigerian universities. Literature was explored on Human Resource function in knowledge management and uses content analysis to determine the role HR plays in enhancing knowledge management through recruitment, retention, training and development, reward system and performance management systems of the university.