Abstract
The study examined the prevalent knowledge sharing practices (KSP) amongst doctoral candidates in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia (MOUAU), South-East Zone, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. After the validation, a test-retest of the measuring instrument was done using Cronbach's Alpha Reliability coefficient which yielded a reliability index of 0.82. Out of the 200 copies of questionnaire administered, 167 were retrieved and found usable resulting in 83.5% return rate. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation statistics. The result revealed that the major KSPs amongst doctoral students in MOUAU include participation in group assignments, lectures, researches, meetings and exchange of reading materials. Most of the knowledge shared were utilitarian in nature as depicted in statistical knowledge, presentation knowledge, lecture-centric knowledge, research knowledge and published knowledge. There was a high extent of use of various information technologies, especially the Internet, telephones, computers and social media platforms. The reasons advanced for knowledge sharing had direct bearing on problem-solving, maintain reciprocity in relationship, and spread new discoveries. Although respondents appreciate the need for knowledge sharing and participate actively, they encounter series of challenges principal of which are fright of losing privileges, threat of competition and fear of criticisms. Amongst the recommendations made to address these problems are: provision of current and relevant information materials and establishment of functional institutional repositories. Keyword : Knowledge; Knowledge Sharing; Knowledge Doctoral Candidates; MOUA, Umudike; University Libraries
Highlights
Knowledge sharing (KS) is a major aspect of knowledge management and has been of interest in recent years
A careful analysis of this explanation indicates that knowledge shared could be typified as explicit or tacit (Nnadozie, 2016)
Purpose of the Study The primary purpose of this study is to ascertain the prevalent knowledge sharing practices (KSPs) amongst persons studying for the award of doctorate degree in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
Summary
Knowledge sharing (KS) is a major aspect of knowledge management and has been of interest in recent years This much can be inferred from professional literature as captured in the works of Hong and Kuo (2009), Otuza and Enyinnah (2016) and Igwe, Ewah-Otu and Adediji (2016). KS, involves the exchange of information, knowledge, skills, beliefs, experiences, feelings, expertise, assumptions, prejudices, etc between and amongst individuals, groups and corporate entities. The knowledge so shared or exchanged could be educational, historical, statistical, recreational, task-oriented or informational. KS is, a natural process that readily manifests wherever a community or group of people exists It attracts research interest because of its recognition as a key facilitator of information diffusion and social interaction. Some of the synonyms of KS are knowledge transfer, knowledge exchange and knowledge distribution
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