Exploratory Assessment of Knowledge Sharing Practices in Ethiopian Higher Academic Institutions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Tuni ◽  
Durga Prasad Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Academic Institutions

The impact of knowledge sharing enablers on knowledge sharing behavior: an empirical study

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shorouq Eletter ◽  
Ghaleb Awad El Refae ◽  
Abdoulaye Kaba
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Instructor Support ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose Academic institutions play a crucial role in social and economic development. They share responsibilities to equip students with knowledge and skills. This study aims to examine and investigate the impact of knowledge sharing enablers (KSE) on knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). The paper measured KSE through perceived instructor support of knowledge sharing instructor support (IS), perceived information and communication technology (ICT) support of knowledge sharing and perceived ability to share knowledge (ASK). Design/methodology/approach A survey questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. A sample of 597 students from Al Ain University in UAE participated in the study. The collected data were treated and analyzed through MS Excel and International Business Machines Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The theory of reasoned action (TRA) was used in formulating a conceptual framework. Several statistical techniques, including partial least square structural equation modeling, were used to test and verify hypotheses. Findings Findings of the study supported TRA theory by suggesting a positive and significant impact of KSE (IS, ICT and ASK) on KSB. The findings supported the stated three hypotheses and confirmed that at least 45% of the variation in students’ KSB is explained by a variation in one of the three KSE indicators. The paper provided important theoretical and practical implications for researchers and managers of academic institutions. Originality/value Academic institutions need to advance their strategies to create more collaborative environments for boosting knowledge sharing among students. Such practice will contribute in improving the students’ overall capabilities, skills and success of academic institutions.

Gender disparity in leadership boosts affective commitment and tacit knowledge sharing about libraries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahbaz Sharif ◽  
Rab Nawaz Lodhi ◽  
Khurshed Iqbal ◽  
Fahad Saddique
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Female Leadership ◽  
Affective Organizational Commitment ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tacit Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Male Leadership

Purpose This study aims to use an authentic leadership style to explore that whether male or female leadership of private academic institutions highly influences affective organizational commitment and tacit knowledge sharing among the library teachers. Additionally, this study encompasses the trust of library teachers and justifies whether the trust under male or female leadership highly moderates the effect on tacit knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach By using structural equation modeling, this study tests two leadership models (e.g. male and female leadership models). Using a convenient sampling approach, the researcher collects data from library teachers of private academic institutions in district Sheikhupura, Pakistan through face-to-face interaction. The study administered 650 survey questionnaires among the library teachers; however, 403 questionnaires were answered validly and reliably. The response rate was 62%. Findings The study found the direct and indirect effect of authentic leadership on affective organizational commitment and tacit knowledge sharing however, male authentic leadership influence on affective organizational commitment and tacit knowledge sharing was quite higher than female authentic leadership. Resultantly, the library teachers were more committed to sharing tacit knowledge under male leadership than female. Nevertheless, the moderating role of trust was found in female leadership but not in male leadership. Simply, the library teachers under male leadership were hesitant to trust others, so the chain of sharing hidden ideas and image of libraries was not found in male leadership. Practical implications Private academic institutions need authentic leaders to shape the knowledge economy of libraries and the structure of the academic institutions. For this reason, this study provides practical implications for managers that male leadership should be hired in academic institutions because it has a higher influence on librarians’ commitment and tacit knowledge sharing among peers as compare to female leadership. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this was the first study that differentiates the capabilities and skills of male and female authentic leadership in private academic institutions. Further, it suggests hiring male leaders in these institutions.

scholarly journals Creating Competitive Advantages through Organizational Learning Based on Knowledge Sharing Culture and Altruist Spirit in Private Universities

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 591-598
Author(s):  
Emiliana Sri Pudjiati ◽  
Suparjo Suparjo
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Shared Vision ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to formulate a model of organizational learning based on knowledge sharing to create a competitive advantage in private universities in Semarang. The population of this research was permanent lecturers with the sample of 225 lecturers who were selected randomly. The research proves the existence of significant influence between organizational learning, altruist spirit of the knowledge sharing culture and competitive advantage of academic institutions. While the relationship between learning commitment and the spirit of altruist are not proved significant. In addition, the research also showes that the desire to contribute on the knowledge is supported by open-mindedness, commitment to learn, and shared vision.

scholarly journals Technological Factors Affecting Knowledge Sharing among Academic Staff in Selected Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions and the Effect on Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 234-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norizah Supar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Distributed Model ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The objective of this study is to expand our understanding of the factors that affect knowledge sharing among academic staff in Malaysian higher academic institutions. Although previous research has identified several factors that affect knowledge sharing, further research needs to be carried out to ascertain factors that affect knowledge sharing, in particular among higher academic institutions in Malaysia. Its relevance to higher academic institutions is especially pertinent considering that being a center of learning, a higher level of knowledge sharing among the teaching staff could bring about an increased level of productivity or performance and satisfaction in the workplace. The outcome of this study will enable further understanding on knowledge sharing behavior of academic staff and may therefore contribute towards successful implementation of knowledge sharing as part of organizational knowledge management initiatives. Based on non-random, criterion, purposive sampling, three higher academic institutions from the Klang Valley area were selected to be included in the study. Findings from 194 respondents indicated that the technological factors of distributed model and presence of IT for knowledge sharing are positively related to knowledge sharing and that knowledge sharing is positively related to performance.

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