THE FLOW OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: HOFSTEDE ANALYSIS OF THE CULTURAL CONSTRAINTS
This purpose of this research paper is to investigate the present literature related to Knowledge Management (KM) and the relationship between culture and KM. It explains the cultural constraints in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) that may diminish the flow of KM within the banking industry. KM is still in the evolving stage in the Gulf Countries (GC) especially in KSA. The banking industry needs a new framework that encourages the flow of KM within the banks. There are some barriers that KM faces within the banks, such as lack of learning, lack of technology, and lack of leadership. KM needs a provocative environment that inspires the management and individuals to inherit the knowledge, Knowledge Transfer (KT) sharing, transferring, and collaborations within the banks.