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This study aimed to identify the tools for knowledge sharing and its effect on enhancing organizational performance. The researcher applied this study at Jadara University. To achieve the goals of the study and obtain the necessary data for the study, the researcher developed a questionnaire consisting of (40) paragraphs, and the study community reached (420) employees and a simple random sample was chosen from the study community amounting to (201) employees ( Male / Female) of the Jadara University employees. The study found that there was a statistically significant effect at the significance level (0.05 ? ?) to share knowledge of its dimensions (Organizational Culture, Training, Knowledge Bases, Best Practices) in enhancing organizational performance at Jadara University. In addition to have a statistically significant effect of the dimensions of knowledge sharing in all dimensions of organizational performance. The study recommended creating a climate of trust between workers, creating an organizational culture that encourages knowledge sharing within the team, and spreading best practices to all university employees.
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