Knowledge Transfer and Use as Predictors of Law Firm Performance: Nigerian Lawyer's Perspectives

Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi, Waliyah Omotayo Uzamot, Fatima Modupe Temim

Source Title: International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM)18(1)

ISSN: 1548-0666|EISSN: 1548-0658|EISBN13: 9781799893608|DOI: 10.4018/IJKM.291097

MLA

Adeyemi, Ismail Olatunji, et al. "Knowledge Transfer and Use as Predictors of Law Firm Performance: Nigerian Lawyer's Perspectives." IJKM vol.18, no.1 2022: pp.1-17. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.291097

APA

Adeyemi, I. O., Uzamot, W. O., & Temim, F. M. (2022). Knowledge Transfer and Use as Predictors of Law Firm Performance: Nigerian Lawyer's Perspectives. International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 18(1), 1-17. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.291097

Chicago

Adeyemi, Ismail Olatunji, Waliyah Omotayo Uzamot, and Fatima Modupe Temim. "Knowledge Transfer and Use as Predictors of Law Firm Performance: Nigerian Lawyer's Perspectives," International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) 18, no.1: 1-17. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.291097

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Abstract

There has been observed low practice of conscious knowledge management among Nigerian law firms and there is no evidence on how knowledge transfer and use predict their performance. Hence, this study examined knowledge transfer and use as predictors of Nigerian law firm performance. The study adopts descriptive survey research design and web-based questionnaire as instrument for data collection. There was total response of 205 from the survey. It was found that Nigerian lawyers transfer knowledge through platforms such as meetings, training, workshops/seminars and collaboration. Results show that Nigerian lawyers use knowledge to improve innovative thinking, enhance performance, maximize financial performance and improve client’s satisfaction. Results show that there is statistically significant relationship between knowledge transfer and law firm’s performance. Results show that knowledge transfer and use will significantly predict law firm’s performance. This study provides fresh insights that knowledge transfer and use are veritable mechanisms to improve law firms’ performance.