M.A. Thesis:

An Investigation on social virtual networks’ role on knowledge management and organizational learning

We live in a period of time where the uses of ICT and Internet, in particular the users of social media and mobile, effects people's lifestyles. We carry out many of our affairs through media and social networks. This study aimed to investigate the role of social networks on knowledge management and organizational learning in Sabzevar educational system. The statistical population of this research consists of knowledge workers of Sabzevar educational system. The sample size of this study is 384 people by random sampling method. In this research, data were gathered to test the hypotheses of the research using the Qi & Chau (2018) standard questionnaire (2018). Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were tested and validated respectively through Cronbach's alpha coefficient and structural authenticity. In this regard, SPSS18 and AMOS software was used to match the results with the results expected by hypotheses. Finally, the results of the research, while confirming all the hypotheses, showed that social networks have a significant effect on knowledge creation and knowledge sharing as well as organizational learning. In addition, the findings indicate the direct impact of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing on organizational learning among the knowledge workers of Sabzevar educational system.

Keywords: Virtual Social Networks, Knowledge Creation, Knowledge Sharing, Organizational Learning, Sabzevar Ed