scholarly journals The Contribution of Technological Factors on Knowledge Sharing Quality among Government Officers in Malaysia

10.5772/9557 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Bakhari ◽  
Zawiyah M.
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Technological Factors

Factors influencing knowledge sharing among academics in Bowen University, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedolapo Akosile ◽  
Wole Olatokun
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
University Policy ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Survey ◽  
Organisational Factors ◽  
Higher Institutions

This study was initiated to examine the factors that influence knowledge sharing among academics in Bowen University, Nigeria. 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, especially in Nigeria. Due to a paucity of knowledge sharing research among faculty in Nigeria higher institutions and the fact that there is no existing framework that provides all constructs needed to interrogate knowledge sharing among academics, the study examined the influence of organisational, individual and technological factors on knowledge sharing behaviour of academics and the influence of demographic variables on how they share knowledge. Survey design guided the study and a questionnaire was used to collect data from 151 respondents. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square analysis and Logistic regression. Findings showed that among the organisational factors, only university policy (β= .641, p= .023) significantly influences knowledge sharing while among individual factors only trust (β= .785, p= .05) significantly influences knowledge sharing. None of the technological factors was found to influence knowledge sharing. Gender has a significant influence on knowledge sharing while academic cadre and faculty do not. Personal satisfaction, personal belief, mentoring, being knowledgeable and availability of fund/sponsorships were the other factors identified to influence knowledge sharing behaviour. The findings have extended knowledge and theory building in knowledge sharing through the conceptual framework. The study recommended that there should be a university policy on knowledge sharing which should be accompanied by rewards to motivate academics to share their knowledge.

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing in knowledge-intensive manufacturing firms. An empirical study of its enablers

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1124-1145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Cavaliere ◽  
Sara Lombardi ◽  
Luca Giustiniano
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Organizational Design ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Knowledge Intensive

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate, following previous studies on knowledge-sharing (KS) processes that consist of knowledge donating (KD) and knowledge collecting (KC), the relationship between KS processes and KS enablers to understand the effect of organizational, individual and technological factors. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on a Web survey. Data were collected from a sample of 759 knowledge workers selected from 23 knowledge-intensive manufacturing companies exposed to international markets and located in Tuscany (Italy). The analysis is based on multivariate regression models considering KD and KC as dependent variables. Findings – The results show that individual, organizational and technological factors matter to KS. Specifically, the paper reports that individual-level enablers and supportive leadership have a positive effect on both sub-processes of knowledge sharing. Further, the organic management system has a strong and positive impact on KD, while the efficacy of information and communication technology solutions is positively related to KC. Research limitations/implications – Although based on a geographically bounded perimeter, the analysis allows some generalizations. In fact, the paper proposes a set of enablers that empirically link micro- and macro-organizational mechanisms to KS. Practical implications – The evidence described can help improve the organizational management of KS and, consequently, support managers dealing with organizational design aimed at successful KS. Originality/value – The paper presents original results by combining individual, organizational and technological variables in the explanation of KS. It could be a basis for further studies.

scholarly journals Impact of Knowledge Sharing on the Relationship between Technological Factors and Supply Chain Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 3095-3102
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Relationship

This study is an attempt to resolve the issue the mediating role of knowledge sharing on supply chain performance (SCP), by considering different technological factors, in the context of SMEs in Jordan. The study specifically examined the relationship between technological factors and SCP, with the mediating role of knowledge sharing among the SMEs. The study adopted a self-administered questionnaire as a data collection technique, with which data were gathered from 371 supply chain members of various SMEs in the Jordanian industries. Data was then exposed to analysis using AMOS and SEM. The obtained findings showed support for the formulated hypothesis, in that the findings indicated the mediating role of knowledge sharing on the technological factors-SCP relationship at the significance level of 1%. The findings also showed that IT infrastructure and social media usage (technological factors) had no direct significant relationship with SCP but the technological factors had a significant positive relationship with knowledge sharing at the significance level of 1%.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Participants’ Knowledge-Sharing Behaviors in Online Communities: a Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.35) ◽  
pp. 378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Sari ◽  
Marini Othman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Sharing Behavior ◽  
Competitive Economy

In the current competitive economy, knowledge considered as a valuable source of competitive advantage. Online Communities (OCs) became accepted online popular platforms for exchanging and sharing knowledge between groups or individuals with common needs and interest. How to motivate users to contribute their knowledge is one of the most challenges in OCs. The factors that influence members to exchange their knowledge in OCs have not fully explored in the context of knowledge sharing. This systematic literature review aimed to examine the previous quantitative/qualitative studies from 2006 to 2017 to identify the most frequently cited factors that influence participants’ knowledge sharing behavior in OCs. The current study classified those factors into three main categories: individual, community, and technological factors. The study also examined different theories, constructs, and models that used in the selected articles. The findings from this study could be applied in future empirical research to construct a conceptual framework for members’ knowledge sharing behavior in OCs.

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