KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION STRATEGIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AT KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Abstract
Knowledge Application is critical for enhancing research and operational efficiency in knowledge-intensive institutions. This study sought to determine the impact of knowledge application strategies on organizational performance at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). The study adopted descriptive research design to determine the effect between the independent and dependent study variables. The target population included 178 employees from various department at KEFRI Headquarters, Muguga. This study adopted census method due to the small target population. Primary data was collected using structured online questionnaires which were sent via email. A pilot group of 18 employees working at KEFRI Eco-region, the Rift Valley Research Eco-Region Program in Londiani was used to test the validity and reliability of the instrument. The collected data was entered into MS. excel and SPSS for further analysis computation. The findings provided actionable insights into optimizing knowledge application practices to enhance institutional capacity and achieve strategic objectives. The finding of the study established that knowledge application positively and significantly influenced organizational performance in KEFRI. The study concluded that knowledge application plays a pivotal role in enhancing organizational performance at KEFRI. The study recommends strengthening of KEFRI internal processes that are tasked with knowledge application should be prioritized.
Key words: Knowledge application strategies, organizational performance, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
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