African Journal of
Business Management

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Bus. Manage.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1993-8233
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBM
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 4193

Full Length Research Paper

Codified knowledge, knowledge resources, design, application and implications on effectiveness in institutions of higher education in Kenya

Bernard K. Nassiuma
  • Bernard K. Nassiuma
  • Moi University, P. O. Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya.
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Lianda W. Mauyo
  • Lianda W. Mauyo
  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 190-50100, Kaka Mega, Kenya.
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Moses M. Beru
  • Moses M. Beru
  • Moi University, P. O. Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 27 April 2020
  •  Accepted: 01 December 2020
  •  Published: 31 January 2021

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