scholarly journals Knowledge Sharing in Organizational-Educational Context Case Study in Chamber of Deputies of Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Roberto Campos da Rocha Miranda ◽  
Cristina Jacobson Jacomo Cinnanti ◽  
Maria Alice Gomes de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Legislative Process ◽  
Knowledge Process ◽  
Mba Students ◽  
Mba Program ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Chamber Of Deputies

<p>This paper aims to discuss which factors motivates MBA students to share knowledge and why they do that in spontaneous way, leading the group to create an effective “business” social networking in a public organization. The specific objectives of the chapter involve three points: (i) to identify differences and similarities on the process of sharing knowledge among students in two different classes of courses of the MBA Program at Chamber of Deputies; (ii) to apply theories of motivation on sharing knowledge in this particularly case; and (iii) to identify the effectiveness factors that motivates sharing knowledge in a “business social networking of scholar fellows”. Methodology applied to this study involves a survey with 81 students, in three classes of the MBA courses: (i) Legislative and Public Policies (30 students), (ii) Legislative Process (30 students) and (iii) Legislative Public Management (21 students). Each class has particularities in its configuration that can influence the sharing knowledge process. Main results show that relationship and sense of self-worth are the most important motivation to promote the knowledge sharing and that Psychology theories contribute to understand this kind of phenomenon in an institutional-educational environment. </p>

Moderating effects of guanxi and face on the relationship between psychological motivation and knowledge-sharing in China

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1077-1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanqi Ding ◽  
Hefu Liu ◽  
Qian Huang ◽  
Jibao Gu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Psychological States ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
Mba Students ◽  
Traditional Chinese Culture ◽  
Self Worth

Purpose This study aims to investigate how psychological motivations influence the knowledge-sharing intention of employees and how these effects are moderated by traditional Chinese culture. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted in China to test the research model. The target samples comprised MBA students who have enough practical experience, as well as considerable academic experience. Findings The results suggest that anticipated reciprocal relationships, anticipated extrinsic rewards and sense of self-worth exert different effects on knowledge-sharing intention. In addition, traditional Chinese culture plays different roles in the relationships among these three psychological motivations and knowledge-sharing intention. Specifically, guanxi orientation positively moderates the effect of anticipated reciprocal relationships and negatively moderates the effect of sense of self-worth. Face gaining negatively moderates the effect of anticipated reciprocal relationships and positively moderates the effect of sense of self-worth. Face saving negatively moderates the effect of anticipated reciprocal relationships and sense of self-worth. Originality/value A few studies in extant knowledge management (KM) literature provided insights into how traditional Chinese culture could directly affect knowledge sharing. The authors depart from these studies by integrating these characteristic indigenous concepts (i.e. face and guanxi orientation) into this study. The authors offer an indigenous cultural view of how these indigenous concepts truly influence an individual’s psychological states and inclination in KM literature. Through this approach, the results confirm that these cultural factors do play an important role during the formation of knowledge-sharing intention and reveals several important research findings.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR MOTIVASIONAL YANG BERPENGARUH TERHADAP PERILAKU KNOWLEDGE SHARING AUDITOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-32
Author(s):  
Maryoni S Kainama
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Sharing Behavior ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the factors at the individual level that may affect the auditor auditor attitudes towards knowledge sharing behavior, which is expected to be able to add to our understanding of the behavior of interest and the factors underlying the increase or reduction of knowledge sharing behaviors performed by auditors . Necessary data is obtained by using a questionnaire containing grains measuring constructs of the variables used in the model study. Primary data were obtained at 153 answers from questionnaires filled out by auditors who work in public accounting firms registered with the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (BAPEPAM). Five proposed hypothesis proposed in this study, the first hypothesis which states that extrinsic motivation negatively affect the auditor's knowledge sharing attitudes, the second hypothesis states that the absorptive capacity has positive influence on the attitude of the auditor regarding knowledge sharing, the third hypothesis which states that organizational commitment has a positive effect the auditor's knowledge sharing attitudes, the fourth hypothesis which states that subjective norm has positive influence on the attitude of the auditor regarding knowledge sharing, and the fifth hypothesis which states that the sense of self-worth positive effect on the auditor's knowledge sharing attitude. This study is expected to provide practical implications for public accounting firms in order to encourage and increase the intensity of the behavior of knowledge sharing among employees by utilizing factors into the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior. Public accounting firm can incorporate specific guidelines in their recruitment policies to enable them to recruit candidates that show characters that are consistent with the purpose and value of the company that will be associated with the ability to work in a team and a willingness to share knowledge Keywords: Knowledge sharing, Theory of reasoned action, Extrinsic Motivation, Absorptive capacity, Organizational Commitment, Sense of Self-Worth.

scholarly journals UNDERLYING FACTORS OF ATTITUDE AND INTENTION TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE SHARING AMONG EMPLOYEES: THE CASE OF THE HOTEL BUSINESS IN AMBON, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Join Rachel Luturmas ◽  
Nurul Indarti
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Absorptive Capacities ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
People’S Attitudes

Studies into knowledge sharings’ attitudes and intentions, in the context of the hotel industry, have received relatively little attention. This current study is intended to fill that void and contribute to the existing discussion of knowledge sharing studies of hotel businesses. The main objective of the current study is to examine: 1) the effect of extrinsic motivation, absorptive capacity, channel richness and sense of self-worth on people’s attitude towards knowledge sharing, and 2) the effect of people’s attitudes towards knowledge sharing and the intention to share knowledge. The study mainly uses the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) as the point of departure to understand the attitude and intention of knowledge sharing. It also proposes six hypotheses. We conducted a survey among 300 employees from various hotels in the city of Ambon, Indonesia. The data are tested using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) techniques. The findings substantiate theoretical discussions and previous studies. The extrinsic motivation, absorptive capacity, and in-role behaviour have a positive effect on the attitude towards sharing knowledge. In addition, the attitude to knowledge sharing has a positive influence on the intention to share knowledge. Meanwhile, the effect of channel richness and the sense of self-worth on the attitude to knowledge sharing are not supported. The study also provides suggestions for hotel businesses to offer extrinsic rewards and improve their employees’ skills in order to enhance the employees’ absorptive capacities.

An Empirical Study of Knowledge Sharing Intention within Virtual Teams

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 47-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajiong Xue ◽  
Huigang Liang ◽  
Richard Hauser ◽  
Margaret T. O’Hara
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Team Projects ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Given that many organizational tasks are accomplished by people working as virtual teams, it’s important to understand team members’ knowledge sharing behavior. This study attempts to explore social cognitive factors influencing knowledge sharing in the team-based context. Based on a survey of 183 participants of team projects, this study finds that team climate, sense of self-worth, and past sharing behavior lead to positive attitude toward knowledge sharing. Moreover, attitude toward knowledge sharing and past sharing behavior have a positive impact on knowledge sharing intention. These findings can help managers design work teams to stimulate collaboration and improve performance.

scholarly journals Dignity, religion and freedom of expression in South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobus C.W. Van Rooyen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
National Pride ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Constitutional Right ◽  
The Republic

The issue that this article dealt with is whether, in South African law, speech that infringes upon the religious feelings of an individual is protected by the dignity clause in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The Constitution, as well as the Broadcasting Code, prohibits language that advocates hatred, inter alia, based on religion and that constitutes incitement to cause harm. Dignity, which is a central Constitutional right, relates to the sense of self worth which a person has. A Court has held that religious feelings, national pride and language do not form part of dignity, for purposes of protection in law. The Broadcasting Complaints Commission has, similarly, decided that a point of view seriously derogatory of ‘Calvinistic people’ blaming (some of) them as being hypocritical and even acting criminally is not protected by dignity. It would have to be accompanied by the advocacy of hatred as defined previously. The author, however, pointed out that on occasion different facts might found a finding in law that religion is so closely connected to dignity, that it will indeed be regarded as part thereof.

When the Boss Feels Inadequate

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1406-1413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathanael J. Fast ◽  
Serena Chen
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Study ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Aggressive Response ◽  
Workplace Studies ◽  
Ego Threat ◽  
Self Worth

When and why do power holders seek to harm other people? The present research examined the idea that aggression among the powerful is often the result of a threatened ego. Four studies demonstrated that individuals with power become aggressive when they feel incompetent in the domain of power. Regardless of whether power was measured in the workplace (Studies 1 and 4), manipulated via role recall (Study 2), or assigned in the laboratory (Study 3), it was associated with heightened aggression when paired with a lack of self-perceived competence. As hypothesized, this aggression appeared to be driven by ego threat: Aggressiveness was eliminated among participants whose sense of self-worth was boosted (Studies 3 and 4). Taken together, these findings suggest that (a) power paired with self-perceived incompetence leads to aggression, and (b) this aggressive response is driven by feelings of ego defensiveness. Implications for research on power, competence, and aggression are discussed.

scholarly journals An Empirical Study of the Relationship Between Social Networking Sites and Students’ Engagement in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix N. Koranteng ◽  
Isaac Wiafe ◽  
Eric Kuada
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling

This article investigates how students’ online social networking relationships affect knowledge sharing and how the intensity of knowledge sharing enhances students’ engagement. It adopts the social capital theory as the basis for investigation, and the partial least square structural equation modeling was used to examine the hypothesized model. Responses from 586 students in higher education were analyzed. The findings provided empirical evidence which contradicts the argument that students perceive social networking sites as an effective tool for learning. Also, contrary to previous studies which posit that knowledge sharing impacts engagement, it was observed that there is no relationship between the two. However, as social networking sites differ in terms of member behavior norms, it is envisaged that if a similar study is conducted and limited to a specific academically inclined social networking site such as Academia.edu, ResearchGate, Mendeley, and so on, different findings may be observed.

The Role Of Social Networking Between Knowledge Donating And Productivity Among Service Sector Employees

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Sarah Khan ◽  
Dr. Nasir Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Networking Technologies ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the direct impact of knowledge donating behaviour on employees’ productivity and an indirect effect through social networking technologies. Social networking technologies play a vital role in the growth and learning of individuals and organizations in today’s competitive business environment. Recently, advancement in social networking technologies has brought a paradigm shift in the overall business environment and specific operational requirements. This study aimed to investigate the role of social networking (SN) between knowledge donating behaviour (KD) and employees’ productivity (EP). Methodology: For this purpose, data were gathered from targeted respondents belonged to the Universities and Banks located in the Northern Punjab region of Pakistan. Structural Equation Modelling technique using the SmartPLS was carried to statistically analyse the responses. Findings: The results showed that the hypothesized relationship between knowledge sharing behaviour (KSB) and employee’s productivity was significant and positively related, while social networking played a significant mediating role between this relationship. Implications: The findings provided useful insight to the managers and policymakers for planning effective use of social networking technologies to craft knowledge sharing behaviour among employees to create efficiencies and intended outcomes. Originality: The study has uniquely focused merging phenomenon of knowledge sharing behaviour in the service sector of Pakistan, specifically among academic and financial sector by exploring the impact of social networking technologies and provide valuable future direction for researchers to further extend the underlined idea in the wake of current Covid-19 Pandemic.

Impact Evaluation of Customer Knowledge Process on Customer Knowledge Expansion

2014 ◽  
pp. 919-931
Author(s):  
Samer Alhawari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Customer Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Process ◽  
Knowledge Processes ◽  
Knowledge Codification

The article aim is to investigate how Customer Knowledge Processes used in practice by Jordanian banks to achieve customer knowledge expansion. The empirical study is based on a sample of the data collected from 165 respondents, drawn randomly from six banks. The results show that the seven selected factors (Customer Knowledge Codification, Customer Knowledge Representation, Customer Knowledge Sharing, Customer Knowledge Application, Design of Customer Knowledge, Execution of Knowledge from Customer, and Verify of Knowledge from Customer) have a significant impact on Customer Knowledge Expansion. The findings did reveal the potential relationship between the customer knowledge processes and customer knowledge expansion. It also provides advice for the Information Technology (IT) Industry as to how an analytical knowledge process from customers should be taken into account in developing countries to attain proper customer knowledge expansion because of cultural, social and educational disparities.

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