The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management in the city of semnan education department.;
Research method used is descriptive and correlation type. Statistical population composed of 186 managers and assistant managers of elementary and secondary schools in 1388-89 academic year, of which 150 individuals were randomly selected through stratified sampling mehod. The instruments used were Cameron and Quinn questionnaire composed of 24 questions and Lawson Shersons questionnaire composed of 24 questions for measuring organizational culture and knowledge management respectively. Data were analyzed with correlation coefficient test and regression analysis.;
Research findings indicate that there is a significant and positive relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management.On the whole during regression analysis, results in first step components of adhocracy culture has been anticipated and explained 58 percent of changes and in second step tribal culture has been added to the equation and explained 60 percent of the knowledge management changes. As a result, one can say that organizational culture is one of the most important tools for the establishment and implimentation of knowledge management in every organization.;
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