Knowledge Management and Organisational Performance in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production Limited

Abstract

This study examined the impact of knowledge management onorganisational performance in Nigeria, with emphasis on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E & P Ltd)in Benin-City, Edo State. Specifically, the study investigated the effects of knowledge creation, knowledge accumulation and knowledge sharing on organisational performance. Data were collected using questionnaires. The total study population consisted of 1812 staff members, with a sample size of 328 staff from NNPC E & P Ltd in Benin City, which were selected using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Data wereanalysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, particularly correlation and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that knowledge creation and accumulation have significant influence onorganisational performance. However, knowledge sharing has positive but non-significant effect onorganisational performance. Based on these outcomes, the study recommended that NNPC E & P Ltd should invest in initiatives that foster the development and systematic collection of valuable knowledge. This could include implementing robust research and development programmes to enhance employee training, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge repositories to improve performance outcomes.