@article{MAKHILLIBM2016101126402, title = {Effects of Knowledge Management Establishment on Self-Efficacy of School Principals (Case Study: Secondary Schools for Boys in Tehran)}, journal = {International Business Management}, volume = {10}, number = {11}, pages = {2293-2299}, year = {2016}, issn = {1993-5250}, doi = {ibm.2016.2293.2299}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5250&doi=ibm.2016.2293.2299}, author = {Alireza,Aliasghar and}, keywords = {Self-efficacy,knowledge management,school principals,experts,samples}, abstract = {Many factors affect the achievement of success in life and career. As a cognitive factor, self-efficacy can help people pave the way to their success; thus, understanding the concept of self-efficacy and ways to improve it is very important. The aim of this descriptive study was to investigate the relationship between establishment of Knowledge Management (KM) and self-efficacy of school principals of boys’ secondary schools in Tehran (Iran). The population consisted of all school principals of boys’ secondary schools in Tehran (n = 204). According to Morgan’s Table, the sample size was determined 140. Using cluster and stratified random sampling methods, the samples were selected. For data collection, two researcher-made questionnaires, validated based on the theoretical foundations and experts’ views were used. In a pilot study, the Cronbach’s Alphas 0.88 (for self-efficacy scale) and 0.91 (for KM questionnaire) were obtained. The results showed a significant relationship between in-service training and self-efficacy of school principals of boys’ secondary schools.} }