scholarly journals Impact of Leadership Support on KMS-based Knowledge Seeking Behavior: Lessons Learned

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamoona Humayun ◽  
Cui Gang
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Leadership Support ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Seeking

Knowledge Framework for Online Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-42
Author(s):  
Simon Cleveland ◽  
Greg Block
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Asynchronous Learning Environments ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Seeking

While online education continues to grow, virtual instructors face certain asynchronous uncertainties when it comes to knowledge exchange with students. These challenges are especially prevalent in the cybersecurity and programming domains. To counteract such uncertainties and minimize teaching deficiencies expected to occur in asynchronous learning environments, this chapter assesses knowledge factors that impact virtual knowledge transfer and absorption processes. Synchronicity framework is proposed to integrate knowledge-seeking behavior, knowledge properties, knowledge domains, knowledge types, knowledge tools, and technology synchronicity. A real-life case is provided to integrate the framework in practice.

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.

Toward Knowledge Technology Synchronicity Framework for Asynchronous Environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Cleveland ◽  
Gregory Block
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Process ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Online Instructors ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Asynchronous Learning Environments ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Seeking

While distance learning education continues to grow, online instructors face certain asynchronous uncertainties when it comes to knowledge exchange with students. To counteract such uncertainties and minimize teaching deficiencies expected to occur in asynchronous learning environments, this study examines a set of knowledge building blocks that play a role in the online knowledge exchange process. Knowledge technology synchronicity framework for asynchronous environment is proposed that integrates knowledge seeking behavior, knowledge properties, knowledge domains, knowledge types, knowledge tools, and technology synchronicity. A real-life case is provided to integrate the framework in practice.

scholarly journals Maternal knowledge-seeking behavior among pregnant women in Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 174550652110384
Author(s):  
Elsie Somi Kaaya ◽  
Jesuk Ko ◽  
Edith Luhanga
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pregnancy Complications ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Seeking ◽  
Online Sources

Background: Maternal mortality continues to be a global challenge with about 830 women dying of childbirth and pregnancy complications every day. Tanzania has a maternal mortality rate of 524 deaths per 100,000 live births. Objective: Knowing symptoms associated with antenatal risks among pregnant women may result in seeking care earlier or self-advocating for more immediate treatment in health facilities. This article sought to identify knowledge-seeking behaviors of pregnant women in Northern Tanzania, to determine the challenges met and how these should be addressed to enhance knowledge on pregnancy risks and when to seek care. Methods: Interview questions and questionnaires were the main data collection tools. Six gynecologists and four midwives were interviewed, while 168 pregnant women and 14 recent mothers participated in the questionnaires. Results: With the rise in mobile technology and Internet penetration in Tanzania, more women are seeking information through online sources. However, for women to trust these sources, medical experts have to be involved in developing the systems. Conclusion: Through expert systems diagnosis of pregnancy complications and recommendations from experts can be made available to pregnant women in Tanzania. In addition, self-care education during pregnancy will save women money and reduce hospital loads in Tanzania.

How Competitive Dynamics Affect Knowledge Seeking Behavior of Market Leaders and Followers

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (1) ◽  
pp. 16392
Author(s):  
Namgyoo Kenny Park ◽  
John Mezias ◽  
Jin-Ju Lee ◽  
Kira Choi ◽  
Donghwi Seo
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Dynamics ◽  
Leaders And Followers ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Seeking

scholarly journals A Blended Faculty Community of Inquiry: Linking Leadership, Course Redesign, and Evaluation

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Vaughan ◽  
Randy Garrison
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Course Redesign ◽  
Inquiry Process ◽  
Leadership Support ◽  
Community Of Inquiry Framework ◽  
Blended Course

This article describes an institutional course redesign initiative in terms of leadership, support, and preliminary findings, based on the Inquiry Through Blended Learning (ITBL) program created to support faculty engaging in blended course redesign. Garrison, Anderson, and Archer’s (2000) Community of Inquiry framework has been adapted to a blended environment in order to provide faculty participants with opportunities to discuss and reflect on key redesign questions, explore and experience blended learning from a student perspective, and implement and evaluate their own course redesigns. This article describes the inquiry process and the preliminary lessons learned from the implementation of the ITBL program.

Interpersonal trust and employee knowledge sharing behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-116
Author(s):  
Neethu Mohammed ◽  
T.J. Kamalanabhan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Creative Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Contribution ◽  
Knowledge Seeking ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of benevolence-based, competence-based and integrity-based trust in peers on the employees’ voluntary knowledge contribution and knowledge seeking with them. In addition, this study aims to explore how engaging in knowledge-contribution and knowledge-seeking behavior with peers influences an individual’s creative performance at work. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey was used and data were collected from 401 professionals working in information technology companies. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses. Findings Benevolence-based trust and competence-based trust positively influence the extent to which individuals voluntarily engage in knowledge contribution and knowledge seeking with peers. Contrary to expectations, integrity-based trust has a negative effect on knowledge-seeking behavior at workplace. The results also provide evidence for a significant positive relationship between both types of knowledge sharing behavior and employees’ creative performance. Originality/value The present study differs from existing studies by offering a theoretical model that integrates different types of knowledge sharing, its antecedents and the differential impact on employee creativity. The model incorporates the knowledge-seeking dimension of individual knowledge sharing behavior, which has received relatively less attention in extant literature, and provides a conceptual comparison of different behavioral contexts in a single study. While prior studies have predominantly explored the antecedents of knowledge sharing, this study is among the few that have simultaneously looked into the outcomes of knowledge sharing at individual level.

scholarly journals Knowledge Sharing Behavior of Rice Farmers in the Cyber-Villages

2015 ◽  
pp. 104-114
Author(s):  
Ludito Ramirez ◽  
Maria Theresa Velasco
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Linear Chain ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Knowledge Seeking ◽  
Sharing Behavior ◽  
Positive Knowledge

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has established cyber-villages in an effort to speed up dissemination and adoption of rice technologies. How farmers share information obtained from the sources is less documented. In this paper, we present an analysis of the knowledge sharing behavior of rice farmers in the Cyber-villages — the communities assisted by IRRI for its innovative technology transfer modalities in Infanta, Quezon. The study involved 76 rice farmers from three LGU- and three NGO-managed barangays. Results revealed that both LGU-managed and NGO-managed cyber-village farmers had highly positive knowledge seeking behavior and moderately positive knowledge donating behavior. It indicated that they were more of knowledge seekers than knowledge donors. The latent networks are predominantly star and linear chain, characterized by sparse central hubs and non-reciprocated ties. The central actors are limited to the intermediaries, farmer-leaders, and emerging farmer-consultants.

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