Studying the Influence of Executing Process of Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Technology (IT) on Competitive Advantage in Pharmaceutical Industry of Tehran Provinc

Abstract

This research examines Influence of Executing Process of Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Technology (IT) on Competitive Advantage in Pharmaceutical Industry of Tehran Province. The present research with respect to method of data collection is regarded as descriptive-survey and with respect to objective is regarded as applied research. In order to analyze information, it is benefit from descriptive and inferential statistics. The tool for collecting data in this study is questionnaire that its data was analyzed by using multi variable regression with fixed influence method. Results of applying Pearson and correlation test reveals having positive significant influence on knowledge management, information technology and competitive advantage. Variables of obtaining knowledge, turning knowledge, application of knowledge, protection of knowledge, information technology have direct influence on obtaining competitive advantage and the influence of application of knowledge on obtaining competitive advantage is more than other variables.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n2s1p533