The Impact of Social Capital on the Knowledge Sharing Behavior Among the Community Members of a Social Network Knowledge Platform

2015 ◽  
pp. 183-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chyuan-Yuh Lin ◽  
You-Shyang Chen ◽  
Yu-Wen Lo
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Platform ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Knowledge Sharing Behavior of Graduate Students

2011 ◽  
pp. 113-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaheen Majid ◽  
Sim Mong Wey
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
The Other ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sharing Behavior ◽  
Share Information

Active knowledge sharing is considered an important activity in the learning process. However until now, the focus of many studies has been on understanding the impact of information and knowledge sharing on the performance of corporate and public organizations. On the other hand, its implications in the educational arena have been relatively unexplored. The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions, nature and extent of knowledge sharing among graduate students in Singapore. It also investigated the factors and class activities that would either promote or inhibit knowledge sharing among students. A questionnaire was used for data collection and 183 students from two public universities in Singapore participated in this study. The study revealed that the participants were primarily motivated to share information and knowledge in an attempt to build relationships with their peers and email was the preferred communication channel for this purpose. However, intense competition among the students to outperform their classmates and the lack of depth in relationship were the two most important factors hindering the knowledge sharing activity. The study suggests that academic institutions should review their instruction approaches to make the learning process less competitive which would help improve knowledge sharing among students.

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.

The effect of Zhong-yong thinking to employee survival ability: taking Chinese employees as an example

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 1319-1336
Author(s):  
Chunyu Zhang ◽  
Chunshuo Chen
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sharing Behavior

PurposeZhong-yong thinking is a code of conduct of the Chinese people. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship among Zhong-yong thinking, social capital, knowledge sharing behavior, and employee survival ability.Design/methodology/approachZhong-yong thinking including multi-thinking, integration and harmony, taking a case study of private enterprise in Guangxi of China. Based on the literature, the establishment of the theoretical model and hierarchical regression analysis are explored.FindingsThe multi-thinking, integration and harmony of Zhong-yong thinking have a significant positive effect on social capital and employee survival ability. In addition, employee survival ability is positively affected by social capital. Moreover, knowledge sharing behavior has a positive moderating between the multi-thinking dimension of Zhong-yong thinking and social capital, and the remaining dimensions have no moderating effect. Knowledge sharing behavior has no moderating effect on the relationship between social capital and employee survival ability.Practical implicationsZhong-yong thinking and social capital are actively affecting employee survival ability. Therefore, companies need to work harder to improve their employees' Zhong-yong thinking and social capital.Originality/valueThe paper extends Zhong-yong thinking, social capital and employee survival ability literature to fill gaps in how China people require to both access employee survival ability. The policy value of the work is in suggesting ways to facilitate employee survival ability of China.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the impact of knowledge sharing behavior in organizations across Sultanate of Oman

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safa Paulu D’souza D’souza ◽  
Syed Zakir Ali
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Helping Others ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sharing Behavior ◽  
Practical Implications

This article is aimed at exploring factors that impact knowledge sharing behavior of employees in a small and medium scale (SME) building materials company located in Sultanate of Oman; and to extrapolate the findings over large organizations. The said SME has a problem of employees hoarding their knowledge and knowledge management is not in practiced. Through literature review, we have identified six factors that are of mutual relevance to SMEs and Large organizations. A survey has been conducted to test the practical implications of the identified factors at the selected organization. Results reveal that the factors such as (i) social media app for knowledge sharing (ii) enjoyment/satisfaction in helping others and (iii) effective utilization of free time; are the dominating factors in both SME and Large organizations. It is found that the factors (iv) rewards and (v) self-efficacy are very much significant in large organizations and are of low significance in SMEs. To strengthen the current study, the survey has to be extended to include respondents from few more SMEs and Large organizations.  

Understanding Knowledge-Sharing Motivation, Incentive Mechanisms, and Satisfaction in Virtual Communities

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 639-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Shen Chen ◽  
Shih-Feng Chang ◽  
Chih-Hsing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Incentive Mechanism ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Incentive Mechanisms ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
The Incentive Mechanism ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Virtual communities have gained popularity as a means for individuals to learn and share knowledge. However, knowledge-sharing motivation, incentive mechanisms, and satisfaction in these communities have not been examined in detail. Using survey data from 169 community members, we investigated the conditions under which motivation, incentive mechanisms, and satisfaction affect knowledge-sharing behavior. We found that the incentive mechanism is a significant predictor of a virtual community member's motivation to obtain knowledge, and that the incentive mechanism and motivation do not positively affect a member's satisfaction that causes him/her to engage willingly in knowledge sharing with others in virtual communities.

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