Factors Facilitating Knowledge Sharing among Lecturers in Universities in Kano State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This paper examines the factors facilitating knowledge sharing among lecturers in Universities in Kano state. Methodologically, the present study adopts a quantitative research method as considered suitable for the study looking at the area of coverage and the study population of about 346 lecturers. For the purpose of this study, cross-sectional survey techniques is used, with descriptive survey using a questionnaire which is the major instrument in the collection of data in the study.The findings revealed that majority of the lecturers believed that personal interaction is the most important factor that facilitates knowledge sharing among lecturers in the Universities. The results of this study have contributed in terms of: policy, theory, practice and society on factors facilitating knowledge sharing among of lecturers in Universities in Kano state.