Analyzing the Impact of EFQM Knowledge-Related Indicators on the Knowledge Management Process and Organizational Outcomes in Agricultural and Livestock Holding Companies of the Mostazafan Foundation in Northern Iran

Sharei, Zohre; Kordi, Mohammad Esmaeil

doi:10.22092/jaear.2026.372762.2102

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

² MSc. Student, Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Economics and Accounting, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

10.22092/jaear.2026.372762.2102

Abstract

In the contemporary business landscape, organizations face dynamic challenges that have made achieving organizational excellence a necessity. This study aims to assess the impact of the EFQM Knowledge-Related Indicators on knowledge management processes and organizational outcomes in the agricultural and livestock holding companies of the Mostazafan Foundation in northern Iran. The present research is applied in nature and employs a descriptive-analytical approach. The statistical population consists of the employees of the agricultural and livestock companies of Ran and Zarai Dasht-e Naz. Sampling was carried out using the census method, and 170 complete questionnaires were obtained and analyzed. The data collection instruments were the standard EFQM Knowledge-Related Indicators and knowledge management questionnaires, whose content validity was confirmed by experts and whose reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis was performed using the partial least squares method in SmartPLS3 software. The results of the analysis showed that the EFQM Knowledge-Related Indicators has a positive and significant effect on the knowledge management process with a path coefficient of 0.826. Furthermore, knowledge management exerts a positive and significant effect on organizational outcomes (customer outcomes, employee outcomes, society outcomes, and key outcomes) with path coefficients of 0.798, 0.849, 0.802, and 0.737, respectively. The validity and reliability indicators, as well as the model fit indices, indicate a favorable suitability of the model. The integration of the EFQM Knowledge-Related Indicators and knowledge management provides a sustainable framework for achieving organizational excellence and significantly contributes to improving strategic and operational performance in the agricultural sector.

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Main Subjects

Agricultural education

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Volume 17, Issue 75 - Serial Number 75
April 2026
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Analyzing the Impact of EFQM Knowledge-Related Indicators on the Knowledge Management Process and Organizational Outcomes in Agricultural and Livestock Holding Companies of the Mostazafan Foundation in Northern Iran

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Volume 17, Issue 75 - Serial Number 75April 2026Pages 102-115

Volume 17, Issue 75 - Serial Number 75
April 2026
Pages 102-115