Knowledge Management and Its Relationship with Job Satisfaction-An Empirical Study with Special Reference to IT Industry

Knowledge has emerged as a vital asset for organizations to survive in the increasingly globalized and cost competitive world. Hence, the ability to acquire, retain, spread and apply knowledge has become the defining criteria for any company. The objective of the study is to examine the impact of Knowledge Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of the employees in selected IT Companies operating from Hyderabad. The impact of Knowledge Management Practices on Job Satisfaction is empirically tested through Regression Analysis. The sample included 120 employees working in IT Companies operating from Hyderabad. The results show that Knowledge Management Practices measured through Information Technology centered, Learning based and Captured based Knowledge Management practices positively influence Job Satisfaction.