Knowledge sharing in knowledge workers: The roles of social exchange theory and the theory of planned behavior

Innovation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 450-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsing-Kuo Wang ◽  
Yu-Fang Yen ◽  
Jung-Feng Tseng
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Exchange Theory

Analysing the Effect of Value in Online Communities on Satisfaction in Online Socialisation and Knowledge-Sharing Intentions of Eco-Tourist

2017 ◽  
pp. 35-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudipta Kiran Sarkar ◽  
Norman Au ◽  
Rob Law
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Order Factor

This study, which is based on social exchange theory (SET), focuses on the capacities of social media to provide such means by examining the effect of value in online communities (VOC) in social media platforms on satisfying ecotourists' online socialisation and knowledge sharing. Based on the data obtained from 543 ecotourists and analysed by structural equation modelling (SEM), the results of this study confirmed that VOC, which embeds the SET factors of cooperation, reputation, trust and altruism, significantly influenced ecotourists' satisfaction in socialisation and knowledge-sharing intentions through social media. Furthermore, VOC served as a higher-/second-order factor reflected by the indicators of cooperation, reputation, trust and altruism. Finally, ecotourists' satisfaction in socialisation exerted a significant mediating effect between VOC and knowledge sharing.

A simplified approach to understanding customer support and help during self-service encounters

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 609-634
Author(s):  
Estelle van Tonder ◽  
Stephen G. Saunders ◽  
Leon T. de Beer
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Service Encounters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Support ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Service

PurposeIn the absence of direct employee involvement, customers sharing knowledge and know-how with other customers during self-service encounters is key for promoting service quality. This study assessed the extent to which customer support and help during self-service encounters could simply be explained by multiple motivations of the social exchange theory.Design/methodology/approachA survey approach was followed. The model was tested among 258 electronic banking customers in South Africa and later cross-validated among 253 electronic banking customers in Australia. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis with country as the grouping variable, latent variable modelling and indirect tests were performed to assess interrelationships among diverse factors that may contribute to customer support and help during self-service encounters, as accounted for by motivations of the social exchange theory.FindingsAdequate model fit was obtained for the combined structural model, which was based on the invariant model. Value contribution and competence affirmation, pleasure derived from helping, reciprocity and reputation enhancement are relevant motivations of the social exchange theory that may impact customer support and help through knowledge sharing.Research implicationsThe study provides a simplified and more cohesive explanation of customers' motivations for engaging in customer support and helping behaviours during self-service encounters.Practical implicationsService providers seeking guidance on knowledge sharing among customers, which may lead to greater service quality, should benefit from this research.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to greater understanding of social exchanges by customers who provide support and help to other customers during self-service encounters, and that ultimately may affect service quality.

Linking Ethical Leadership to Employee Creativity: Knowledge Sharing and Self-Efficacy as Mediators

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (9) ◽  
pp. 1409-1419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueru Ma ◽  
Weibo Cheng ◽  
Barbara A. Ribbens ◽  
Juanmei Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Employee Creativity

Using social exchange theory and social learning theory, we examined the influence of ethical leadership on employee creativity through the mediation of knowledge sharing and self-efficacy. We tested our hypotheses with a sample of 309 employees and their supervisors from 4 Chinese companies, using a multiple mediation model. The results showed that ethical leadership was positively related to employee creativity and that this relationship was mediated by knowledge sharing and self-efficacy.

Exploring the Influence of Rewards on Attitudes Towards Knowledge Sharing

2011 ◽  
pp. 220-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gee Woo (Gilbert) Bock ◽  
Young-Gul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
And Behavior

This study theoretically examines and empirically tests factors expected to affect an individual’s knowledge sharing attitudes, intention and behavior in an organizational context. The research model is constructed based on the economic exchange theory, the social exchange theory, the self-efficacy theory and the theory of reasoned action. Results from the field survey of 467 employees of four large and government-invested organizations show that ‘anticipated reciprocal relationships’ and ‘perceived personal contribution to the organization’ are the major determinants of the individual’s attitudes towards knowledge sharing. ‘Anticipated extrinsic rewards,’ believed by many as the most important motivating factor for knowledge sharing, are not significantly related to the attitudes towards knowledge sharing. As expected, positive attitudes towards knowledge sharing are found to lead to a positive intention to share knowledge and, finally, to actual knowledge sharing behaviors.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN AN ORGANIZATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE INDIVIDUAL

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Dana Mesner Andolšek ◽  
Stanislav Andolšek
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Individual Action ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Individual Perspective

Authors introduce a theoretical model of knowledge sharing in an organization through individual perspective. The social exchange theory offers a clarification of fundamental assumptions regarding individual action and is therefore appropriate for explaining why and when an individual is ready to share her/his knowledge in an organization. The article aims to reveal what shapes employees’ decisions to share knowledge in a work situation and what is needed in an organization to facilitate individuals to share and not to hoard their knowledge. These assumptions have never been included in the literature of knowledge management up until now. 

Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Work and Family

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell A. Matthews ◽  
Julie Holliday Wayne ◽  
Sara J. McKersie
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Adaptation Theory ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Person Environment Fit ◽  
Work Family

In an effort to move the field forward work–family scholars continue to evaluate their research with an ever-increasing critical eye. Yet, one area work–family scholars often struggle with is the development and application of theory. Building on previous discussions of theory within the literature, we focus on five theories (i.e., social-exchange theory, person–environment fit theory, adaptation theory, affective events theory, and theory of planned behavior) that have the potential to propel work–family scholarship forward. Also provided in the chapter is a discussion concerning how some theories are misused in the literature. Throughout the chapter, particular emphasis is placed on discussing steps researchers may take to further develop, apply, and refine theories when examining the work–family interface.

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