A confirmatory factor analysis of knowledge management assessment instrument in Indian higher educational institutions

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the reliability and validity of the knowledge management assessment instrument (KMAI) developed by Lawson (2003) that consists of 24 items.

Design/methodology/approach

The study involved 225 research scholars and 225 faculties’ members from nine higher educational institutions. The respondents were required to respond to a five-point Likert scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. The collected data were then analyzed using the SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 software packages. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted earlier than performing a confirmatory factor analysis.

Findings

All constructs revealed the acceptable internal consistency reliability. A good model fit was found for the measurement model using several fit index tests like CMINDF, TLI, GFI AGFI, CFI and RMSEA. The findings showed that all fit indices criteria were accomplished. It also showed the acceptable reliability and construct validity.

Research limitations/implications

KMAI was examined using confirmatory factor analysis only. A large sample size and sample area can be used.

Practical implications

This research paper is an endeavor to explore only the reliability and validity of the KMAI. Thus all the three dimensions, namely, “knowledge application”, “knowledge acquisition and creation” and “knowledge storing and sharing” proved out to be reliable and validate when it will be tested in case of any Indian higher educational institutions.

Originality/value

The main contributions of this study is that all the factors have good acceptable reliability value; each factor can be measured individually depending on the nature of the research.

Citation

Chawla, A. and Saxena, S. (2016), "A confirmatory factor analysis of knowledge management assessment instrument in Indian higher educational institutions", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 33 No. 7, pp. 1019-1029. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-07-2014-0097