Bridging the Knowledge Gap: The Synergy of Knowledge, IT Governance, and Workforce Preparedness among Youth

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the interconnections between knowledge-based strategies, information technology (IT) governance, and perceived employability among Saudi university students. We used a cross-sectional approach and convenience sampling to collect quantitative data from 280 university students. Structural Equation Model based on Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used for data analysis. The results confirm the significant positive effect of knowledge value and the knowledge-sharing process on IT governance and perceived employability; the significant positive effect on perceived employability was also confirmed. Our findings also reveal significant mediating effects of IT governance between knowledge value, the knowledge-sharing process, and perceived employability.

Presenters

Naser Abughazaleh
Associate Professor, Accounting and MIS, Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait, Hawalli, Kuwait

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Economic, Social, and Cultural Context

KEYWORDS

IT governance, Higher education institution, Perceived employability, Saudi Arabia