Knowledge Management Components and Creativity: Evidence from Parwan University Employees

Abstract

In an increasingly complex and competitive environment, organizations are required to systematically generate, evaluate, and apply knowledge to enhance the quality of their products and services. Beyond the mere possession of information, effective knowledge management plays a critical role in transforming individual and organizational insights into collective expertise and practical competencies. The present study investigates the relationship between knowledge management components and employee creativity at Parwan University. Employing a descriptive– correlational design, the research was conducted among 54 employees of Parwan University in 2025. Data were collected using the Knowledge Management Questionnaire developed by Konrad and Newman and the Creativity Questionnaire developed by Dr. Soltani. The reliability of the instruments was confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.89 for the Knowledge Management Questionnaire and 0.76 for the Creativity Questionnaire. To examine the association between the dimensions of knowledge management—knowledge acquisition, knowledge transfer, knowledge creation, and knowledge application—and creativity, Pearson’s correlation coefficient was applied. The findings reveal a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between knowledge management components and employee creativity (r = 0.812, Sig. = 0.000). The results suggest that higher levels of knowledge management practices at Parwan University are associated with increased employee creativity.