Investigating the Factors Affecting the Attention of School Managers to Knowledge Management; Case Study: Marivan City

Nowadays, knowledge management in the schools like other organizations is a crucial need to have effective and efficient management and performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the attention of school administrators to knowledge management. The study population included all high school administrators (first and secondary) in Marivan at 95-96 that were 82(66 males, 16 females) and Based on Morgan's sampling table and random sampling method, 66 were selected as the research sample.. The data collected through a questionnaire of knowledge management that its validity was confirmed by 5 of experts and its reliability through Cronbach's alpha equal to 0/83. data analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation As well as Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, one way t-test, analysis of variance and independent t-test by using statistical software SPSS 19. In general, the results showed that attention to knowledge management among schools administrators is above average. The results also showed that there is no difference between administrators based on gender, work experience and education level. Finally, based on the findings, four general factors, including personal and individual factors, organizational factors, information technology and communication, and factors related to the educational system, have a role in the effective application of knowledge management in the school.