Knowledge Management and Organizational Performance in the Faculty of Engineering of a Peruvian University

Abstract

The limited articulation between knowledge management and institutional processes represents a persistent challenge in Peruvian universities, affecting their efficiency, innovation, and educational quality. In response to this issue, the present study aimed to analyze the impact of Knowledge Management (KM) on Organizational Performance (OP) in the Faculty of Engineering of a Peruvian university, addressing a gap in empirical research within the national context. A quantitative, non-experimental, and correlational-causal approach was applied, with a sample of 108 participants (66 faculty members and 42 administrative staff). Data were analyzed using multiple regression and ANOVA. The results showed that KM significantly influences OP (p=0.000). In the faculty group, the model was statistically significant (p=0.000), highlighting perception (p=0.002) and decision-making (p=0.006) as the most relevant predictors. In contrast, in the administrative group, the model was not significant (p=0.134), although knowledge creation showed a particular impact (p=0.035). The findings demonstrate that adequate knowledge management contributes to improving institutional efficiency, effectiveness, and perceived quality, reinforcing the need to strengthen university policies focused on organizational learning and knowledge-based decision-making.