Learning by foraging: The impact of individual knowledge and social tags on web navigation processes

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Held ◽  
Joachim Kimmerle ◽  
Ulrike Cress
Keyword(s):  
Web Navigation ◽  
Social Tags ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

Every coin has two sides: the impact of time pressure on employees’ knowledge hiding

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianchun Zhang ◽  
Zhu Yao ◽  
Wan Qunchao ◽  
Fu-Sheng Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Time Pressure ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Knowledge Hiding ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Time pressure is the most common kind of work pressure that employees face in the workplace; the existing research results on the effect of time pressure are highly controversial (positive, negative, inverted U-shaped). Especially in the era of knowledge economy, there remains a research gap in the impact of time pressure on individual knowledge hiding. The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of different time pressure (challenge and hindrance) on knowledge hiding and to explain why there is controversy about the effect of time pressure in the academics. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected two waves of data and surveyed 341 R&D employees in China. Moreover, they used regression analysis, bootstrapping and Johnson–Neyman statistical technique to verify research hypotheses. Findings The results show that challenge time pressure (CTP) has a significant negative effect on knowledge hiding, whereas hindrance time pressure (HTP) has a significant positive effect on knowledge hiding; job security mediates the relationship between time pressure and knowledge hiding; temporal leadership strengthen the positive impact of CTP on job security; temporal leadership can mitigate the negative impact of HTP on job security. Originality/value The findings not only respond to the academic debate about the effect of time pressure and point out the reasons for the controversy but also enhance the scholars’ attention and understanding of the internal mechanism between time pressure and knowledge hiding.

scholarly journals Determinants of Individual Knowledge Innovation Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Sihua Chen ◽  
Hua Xiao ◽  
Wei He ◽  
Jian Mou ◽  
Mikko Siponen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Knowledge Innovation ◽  
Event Theory ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Team Trust

With the upsurge of "emotional storm" in the field of organizational behavior, the studies on individual emotions in organizational context are rising. Especially the relationship between emotions and knowledge innovation has attracted much attention by scholars. In particular, individual emotions may exert great effect on knowledge innovation whereas the mechanism is still unclear. Based on the emotional event theory, this paper constructs a model which explores the interaction of positive and negative emotions with individual knowledge innovation. Based on questionnaire data analysis, the results show that knowledge sharing partly mediate the relationship between positive emotion and knowledge innovation as well as the relationship between negative emotion and knowledge innovation; team trust accentuates the relationship between positive emotion and knowledge innovation as well as the relationship between negative emotion and knowledge innovation. The above findings are helpful to clarify the impact mechanism of emotions on knowledge innovation.

scholarly journals How authentic leadership promotes individual knowledge sharing: viewing from the lens of COR theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 386-401
Author(s):  
Huy Phuong Tran
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Psychological Contract ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Resource Theory ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Fostering knowledge sharing has been one of the most vital tasks for organizations in the knowledge based economy. Thus, investigating the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior is of great interest to both academics and practitioners. The impact of leadership on knowledge sharing has been reported in the literature. However, the direct and indirect impacts of authentic leadership on knowledge sharing is under-researched. Furthermore, because knowledge is an individual resource, knowledge sharing can be investigated in the light of the conservation of resource theory. This study applies conservation of resource theory to examine the influence of authentic leadership on knowledge sharing with relational psychological contract and organizational based self-esteem as mediators. Data collected from survey using questionnaire were used to test the hypotheses in a quantitative research design. Structural equation modelling (SEM) techniques are applied for data analysis. The results showed that authentic leadership positively and significantly influence individual knowledge sharing. Furthermore, relational psychological contract and organizational based self-esteem have been found to mediate the above relationship. Discussion of research findings, theoretical and practical implications are also detailed. Finally, the study outlines limitations of research and provides directions for further knowledge sharing studies.

Why do people seek knowledge? Tracing factors that affect knowledge seeking intention

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-290
Author(s):  
Suchitra Veeravalli ◽  
Vijayalakshmi Venkatraman ◽  
Manoj Hariharan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Teams ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Seeking ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand factors that motivate an individual to seek knowledge on knowledge management systems. Specifically, the work seeks to clarify the impact of organizational practices on an individual’s intention to seek knowledge. The overarching theme is to broaden the current understanding of factors that impact individual knowledge seeking behavior and narrow down factors for which interventions can be developed. Design/methodology/approach In-depth interviews were conducted with the members of knowledge management (KM), human resources (HR) and learning and development teams of Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited (RBEI) to understand knowledge behaviors of employees. Subsequent to an exploratory analysis, the survey methodology was used to collect data from members of RBEI. A proposed theoretical model was then validated using partial least squares. Findings Empirical findings suggest that to motivate participation, organizational KM practices need to be geared towards promoting curiosity and engaging learners. Results indicate that overt recognition of knowledge seeking behaviors by HR could be counterproductive. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to an MNC engineering organization in one geographic location; one must be cautious when generalizing these results. Replicating this study in multiple organizations will help mitigate this limitation. Originality/value Little is known on the effect of KM and HR practices on knowledge seeking behaviors. This work addresses this gap and presents a comprehensive model.

Knowledge sabotage as an extreme form of counterproductive knowledge behavior: the role of narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and competitiveness

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 2299-2325
Author(s):  
Alexander Serenko ◽  
Chun Wei Choo
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Workplace Behavior ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Personality ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Amazon's Mechanical Turk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study empirically tests the impact of the Dark Triad personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy) and co-worker competitiveness on knowledge sabotage. Design/methodology/approach A model was constructed and tested by means of Partial Least Squares with data from 150 participants recruited via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. Findings The individual personality traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy are significant predictors of individual knowledge sabotage behavior, whereas co-worker Machiavellianism and psychopathy trigger co-worker knowledge sabotage. Out of the three Dark Triad traits, individual and co-worker psychopathy emerged as the strongest knowledge sabotage predictor. Co-worker competitiveness has a positive effect on co-workers’ knowledge sabotage behavior. There is a relatively strong relationship between co-worker and individual knowledge sabotage which suggests that knowledge sabotage is a form of contagious workplace behavior. Individuals underestimate their negative behavior and traits and/or overestimate those of their fellow co-workers. Practical implications Managers should realize that the Dark Triad personality traits could predispose certain individuals to engage in extremely harmful counterproductive knowledge behavior. They need to ensure that individuals with these traits are not hired or are identified during their probation periods. It is recommended that organizations include knowledge sabotage measures in their periodic employee surveys. Organizations should help their employees objectively re-evaluate their own traits and knowledge behavior as well as those of their colleagues to ensure that their reciprocating knowledge behavior is more aligned with the reality in their organization. Originality/value This study offers a reliable and valid quantitative survey instrument to measure the presence of knowledge sabotage.

Impact of urology simulation boot camp in improving endoscopic instrument knowledge

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishwanath Hanchanale ◽  
Mithun Kailavasan ◽  
Sanjay Rajpal ◽  
Philip Koenig ◽  
Marina Yiasemidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Boot Camp ◽  
Boot Camps ◽  
Endoscopic Instrument ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
Training Of Surgeons ◽  
Urological Training ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveEducation and training of surgeons has traditionally focused on the development of individual knowledge, technical skills and decision making. Knowledge about endoscopic instruments is one of the core elements of urological training. We assessed the precourse knowledge of newly appointed urology trainees and the impact of boot camp in improving their knowledge.MethodsNewly appointed specialty trainees in urology took part in a pilot 5-day urology simulation boot camp (USBC). The aim of the USBC was to improve their confidence, procedural performance and non-technical skills, with one of the modules looking at the trainees’ knowledge about common endoscopic instruments in urology. Delegates were first asked to identify and assemble the instruments, followed by one-to-one teaching about the instruments. An Objective Structured Assessment Tool was used to assess their knowledge in the identification and assembly of the cystoscope, resectoscope and optical urethrotome, before and at the end of the course.ResultsData of two successive boot camps were collected to assess knowledge of instruments of newly appointed urology trainees. Majority of the trainees had good precourse knowledge of the cystoscopy kit, with 84% able to correctly identify the parts. Seventy-six per cent of candidates were able to identify the resectoscope equipment, but only approximately a third of trainees were able to correctly identify the urethrotome kit. The assembly of cystoscope, resectoscope and urethrotome was performed correctly in 74%, 42% and 32% at baseline and 94%, 90% and 77% postcourse, respectively. Overall performance improved significantly in the postcourse assessment (<0.001).ConclusionThis urology boot camp has addressed gaps in trainees’ core equipment knowledge and guided them to improve their knowledge with respect to identification and assembly of cystoscope, resectoscope and urethrotome.

scholarly journals Determinants of Individual Knowledge Innovation Behavior-A Perspective of emotion, Knowledge sharing, and Trust

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Knowledge Innovation ◽  
Event Theory ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

With the upsurge of "emotional storm" in the field of organizational behavior, the studies on individual emotions in organizational context are rising. Especially the relationship between emotions and knowledge innovation has attracted much attention by scholars. In particular, individual emotions may exert great effect on knowledge innovation whereas the mechanism is still unclear. Based on the emotional event theory, this paper constructs a model which explores the interaction of positive and negative emotions with individual knowledge innovation. Based on questionnaire data analysis, the results show that knowledge sharing partly mediate the relationship between positive emotion and knowledge innovation as well as the relationship between negative emotion and knowledge innovation; team trust accentuates the relationship between positive emotion and knowledge innovation as well as the relationship between negative emotion and knowledge innovation. The above findings are helpful to clarify the impact mechanism of emotions on knowledge innovation.

scholarly journals Peer Review: A Tool to Enhance the Quality of Academic Written Productions

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Poveda de Brusa ◽  
Liliya Harutyunyan
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Future Research ◽  
English Class ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
The Impact

Higher education focuses on promoting the training of autonomous, critical professionals who adapt to the ever-more demanding labor market. To achieve these objectives, it is necessary to rethink teaching practices in order to allow the student to be the main actor and modeler for their learning process. Previous studies based on Vygotsky&rsquo;s sociocultural theory have shown that learning should be treated as a socio-cultural activity. Indeed, according to this approach, individual knowledge is firstly constructed at a social level. Peer review, for its part, is a learning tool based on the sociocultural approach. It allows students to achieve higher levels of autonomy and critical thinking. This research&rsquo;s aim is, on the one hand, to analyze the effect of peer review on the quality of academic essays and, on the other, to examine the way in which linguistic and communicative competence in academic writing are affected. This experimental study was carried out with 68 level B1 + students (32 men and 36 women) in a private university in Ecuador during one academic year. After the statistical analysis, it is concluded that peer review has a positive impact on academic writing. However, the impact is higher in the communicative competence than in the linguistic competence. This result is aligned with previous research, which shows that students tend to prioritize message over form. Future research should investigate peer review&rsquo;s long-term impact upon students and their ability to transfer skills acquired in English class to other subjects, or even to professional contexts.

scholarly journals The impact of global socio-economic changes on the regional role of universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 190 (5-6(2)) ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Zsuzsanna Pupp ◽  
◽  
Bálint Filep ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Business Partnerships ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
Breaking Points ◽  
The Impact

Economic and regional development and rapid, often unpredictable changes across the globe in technical fields have an effect on everything, including universities, training, research and services as well. Universities must find their place in this continuously changing environment, they need to continuously reinterpret themselves and their own roles, whilst ensuring that education and knowledge transfer take priority. The pace of change is increasingly accelerating with technological novelties and innovations by high-tech industries surpassing themselves at an astounding rate. Therefore, knowledge, as the facilitator and creator of these results, plays an increasingly important role for those who wish to rank among the winners of the competition both locally and globally. Today, the primary creators of knowledge are still educational institutions, and universities are the fundamental platforms of research. However, it is not enough to be «only» a university, they must educate and research and become part of the developed world alongside participants who would like to provide scientific answers to practical problems. In our paper we address the question of breaking points along which the role of universities can be transformed in order to remain open to the needs of both their narrower and wider environment while maintaining their fundamental mission, thus becoming successful players on the global stage. The development of high-tech industries has resulted in a science-driven period when economic development is unimaginable without the scientific results and the interconnection of individual disciplines. This development will presumably lead to the deterioration of certain individual knowledge and the deepening of others. Higher education must also adapt to this with the development of an education system that strengthens digital skills and serves regional expectations. Nowadays entrepreneurial universities have emerged, which are able to operate with an entrepreneurial approach, thereby responding independently to challenges from outside. The ability to co-operate must be a key aspect of university existence, and the deepening of educational, research and business partnerships is a prerequisite for success. In order to spread management approach and create an entrepreneurial ecosystem, successful R&D work and innovation, it is also necessary to involve external, tender resources and grants, besides own resources. However, these resources need to be used well, but the lack of a pre-planned, conscious strategy results in less efficient use. Regional cooperation, common thinking, training and innovation, science workshops and science parks all contribute to the development of institutions and related regions.

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