Knowledge Sharing Practices Research Articles

Social media use among adolescents with eating disorders: a double-edged sword.

Eating disorders are on the rise with a significant impact on mental health. Misuse of social media platforms is likely a significant contributing factor. This trend is especially pronounced among adolescents, who are increasingly using social media platforms for communications, building relationships, learning and entertainment. The unsupervised sharing of social media content can have drastic consequences on the physical and psychological wellbeing of youth, which often takes the form of "thinspiration" or "fitspiration". This probably serves as a trigger for those already struggling with eating disorders. In addition, there is a lack of awareness among youth and adults on ideal knowledge-sharing practices related to an eating disorder. By addressing the unique challenges that social media presents for youth with eating disorders, communities can work towards creating a safer and more supportive online environment on a global scale. At this junction, this article aims to share the current challenges of social media use among adolescents with eating disorders and put forth recommendations for how social media could be used as a tool for positive impact in this population.

Accuppational Safety And Health Management System For Zero Accidents In Palm Oil Plantation Companies In West Borneo

This research is a qualitative study that aims to explore the impact of implementing the Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (SMK3) and Zero Accident on improving employee performance through the knowledge-sharing process. The research method involved in-depth interviews with factory management, supervisors, and employees, as well as on-site observations. Data analysis was conducted using a qualitative approach, highlighting key findings related to the implementation of Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (SMK3), Zero Accident, and knowledge-sharing practices in the work environment. The results showed that the implementation of Zero Accident significantly influenced the awareness of occupational safety and health among employees. The knowledge-sharing process was identified as a key factor in improving collective understanding of safety practices, as well as improving overall performance. The findings contribute to further understanding of how Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (SMK3) integrity and Zero Accident can be combined with knowledge-sharing practices to achieve a safer and more productive work environment. The implications of this study can provide practical guidance for palm oil mills and similar industries to improve the effectiveness of their safety strategies by considering knowledge sharing as an important component in developing a sustainable safety culture.

Fostering Competency Development Through Knowledge Sharing Capabilities in Onboarding

The study proposes and empirically validates a theoretical model suggesting that employee competency development during the onboarding period largely depends on the availability of knowledge sharing (KS) channels (both digital and traditional), on the KS culture experienced, and on employee satisfaction with the existing KS practices. The data for the study was collected using an online survey of a large pool of young public service employees working at various government agencies (n= 3,652 respondents). The results of a structural equation modeling analysis of the data provide support for the study's main premise. The implications of these results on the design of effective onboarding processes are discussed.

Exploring the Connections: Ambidexterity, Digital Capabilities, Resilience, and Behavioral Innovation

ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of pre-COVID-19 organizational ambidexterity, digital capabilities, and organizational resilience on firms’ innovation behavior post the second COVID-19 wave. Utilizing World Bank business surveys from 2019 and COVID follow-up surveys in 2020 and 2021 across 21 countries (8,928 firms), we employ partial least squares structural equation modeling and necessary condition analysis. Findings reveal that organizational ambidexterity and digital capabilities positively influence innovation. Organizational ambidexterity indirectly impacts innovation through digital capabilities. The study emphasizes the crucial role of pre-COVID-19 organizational ambidexterity in catalyzing innovation, highlighting its synergy with digital capabilities. Recognizing and cultivating organizational ambidexterity, along with enhancing digital capabilities, are recommended for firms seeking competitive advantages. The study underscores the importance of leaders fostering ambidexterity and knowledge-sharing practices to drive innovation.

THE IMPACT OF GREEN HRM ON EMPLOYEE SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

In today’s business environment, organizations are increasingly prioritizing sustainability. Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has emerged as a critical strategy for advancing environmentally responsible practices. This study examines how GHRM contributes to employee skill development, particularly in relation to sustainability initiatives. By employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods—including surveys, Chi-Square tests, ANOVA, and ranking methods—this research assesses the effectiveness of GHRM practices in enhancing the competencies required for sustainability. The findings highlight the significance of customized training programs and effective knowledge-sharing practices in achieving organizational sustainability goals.

Workers’ Knowledge Sharing and Its Relationship with Their Colleague’s Political Publicity in Social Media

Aim/Purpose: This paper intends to answer the question regarding the extent to which political postings with value differences/similarities will influence the level of implicit knowledge sharing (KS) among work colleagues in organizations. More specifically, the study assesses contributors’ responses to a workmate’s publicity about politics on social media platforms (SMP) and their eagerness to implement implicit KS to the co-worker. Background: Previously published articles have confirmed an association between publicity about politics and the reactions from workfellows in the organization. Moreover, prior work confirmed that workers’ social media postings about politics may create unfavorable responses, such as being disliked and distrusted by workfellows. This may obstruct the KS because interpersonal relations are among the KS’s essential components. Therefore, it is imperative to assess whether the workfellows’ relationship affected by political publicity would impede the KS in the office. Methodology: Data was gathered using the vignette technique and online survey. A total of 510 online and offline questionnaires were distributed to respondents in Indonesian Halal firms who have implemented knowledge-sharing practices and have been at work for no less than twelve months in the present role. Next, the 317 completed questionnaires were examined with partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Contribution: Postings about politics on SMP can either facilitate or impede the level of KS in organizations, and this research topic is relatively scarce in the knowledge management discipline. While previously published articles have concentrated on public organizations, this research centers on private firms. Moreover, this work empirically examines private companies in Indonesia, which is also understudied in the existing literature. Findings: The outcomes confirm that perceived political value similarity (PPV) in a co-worker’s social-media publicity has a significant and indirect influence on contributors’ eagerness to perform implicit/tacit KS. Further, colleague likability and trustworthiness significantly influence the level of KS among respondents. As PPV significantly forms colleague likability, likability strongly and positively shapes trustworthiness. Recommendations for Practitioners: The study shows that political publicity significantly affects implicit knowledge sharing (KS). As a result, managers and leaders, particularly those in private firms, are strengthened to instruct their staff about the ramifications of publicity embedded in employees’ SMP postings, particularly about political topics, as it may result in either negative or positive perceptions amongst the staff towards the workmate who posts. Recommendation for Researchers: As this study focuses on examining KS behavior in a large context, i.e., Indonesia Halal firms that dominate the Indonesian economy, and the fact that much polarization research focuses on society at large and less on specific sectors of life, it is important and interesting for researchers to conduct similar studies in a specific workplace as political agreements and disagreements become so important and consequential in everyday lives. Impact on Society: This article makes the implication that a person’s personality can influence how they react to political posts on SMP. It is difficult for the exposers to know the personality of each viewer of publicity in daily life. Workers’ newfound knowledge can motivate them to use SMP responsibly and lessen the probability that they will disclose information that might make their co-workers feel or perceive anything unfavorably. Future Research: There is a need for further studies to examine if the results can be applied to different locations and organizations, as individuals’ behaviors may vary according to the cultures of society and firms. Furthermore, future research can take into account the individual characteristics of workers, such as hospitability, self-confidence, and psychological strength, which may be well-matched with future work models. Future research may potentially employ a qualitative technique to offer deeper insights into the same topic.

The impact of cloud computing on supply chain performance the mediating role of knowledge sharing in utilities and energy sectors

The purpose of this research was to analyze the increased performance improvement in the supply chain related to the energy and utilities sector of Jordan through cloud computing, also mediated by knowledge sharing. 150 respondents were analyzed. Research suggests that there was a strong positive relationship between cloud computing and supply chain performance. In addition, cloud computing had a strong and positive correlation with the practice of knowledge sharing. The result indicates that companies with a culture of knowledge sharing among employees were more likely to incorporate the use of cloud computing. The study also indicates that cloud computing adoption had enhanced supply chain performance in the utility and energy sector within Jordan. Therefore, the study also finds that there was a strong and positive relationship between knowledge sharing and well overall performance of supply chain activities. This points to the role that knowledge-sharing practices play in improving the performance of the supply chain within Jordanian utilities and energy sectors. Furthermore, the findings of the mediation study provide strong evidence in support of our hypothesis that knowledge sharing plays a major role as a mediator relating to the relationship between cloud computing adoption and supply chain performance. The observed mediation effect suggests that the positive impact of cloud computing implementation on supply chain performance can be attributed to some extent to its facilitating knowledge exchange practices. However, this research improves the understanding of relationships among cloud computing adoption implementations and information structure flow as well as supply chain performance within Utilities These results emphasize the importance of cloud technologies as information drivers that would lead to enhanced performance in terms of supply chain operations. These are insights that can be used by organizations and businesses aiming at improving their competitiveness and efficiency levels in these sectors.

Determinants of Economic Sustainability: Exploring the Role of Knowledge Management with the Mediating Influence of Green Innovation in Pakistani Manufacturing SMEs

This study investigates the interconnected dynamics of knowledge management, green innovation, and economic performance within the context of manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Lahore, Pakistan. The primary objective is to explore the impact of knowledge management on the economic performance of SMEs and ascertain the mediating role of green innovation in this relationship. The study adopts a quantitative research design grounded in positivism, targeting a population of manufacturing SMEs operating in Lahore. A sample size of 300 managerial-level employees is selected using a simple random sampling strategy, and data is collected through a survey instrument. The findings of the study reveal a significant positive effect of knowledge management on the economic performance of SMEs, affirming the crucial role of effective knowledge-sharing practices in fostering economic success. Furthermore, the study identifies a significant mediating effect of green innovation, highlighting the importance of incorporating environmentally sustainable practices in the innovation processes of SMEs. This research contributes novelty by contextualizing these relationships within the specific industrial landscape of Lahore, Pakistan, filling a gap in the existing literature. The incorporation of green innovation as a mediator adds a unique dimension to the study, emphasizing the relevance of sustainable practices in driving economic performance for SMEs in Lahore.

The Effect of Batho Pele Principles on Mediating Internally and Externally Directed Knowledge-sharing Practices in Public Schools

All public service organisations in the world use social policies as a guide to render services for the greater good of their citizenries. Operating in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) implies that schools need to reinvent their role (administratively, pedagogically and otherwise) to ensure that they become catalysts for transferal of context-specific knowledge, problem-solving skills and creative thinking. Also, amidst a growing call by indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) scholars, governments and tribal authorities throughout the continent for African organisations to consider infusing indigenous epistemologies into their daily professional practices, this qualitative study investigated how Batho Pele (a Sotho word meaning “people first”) principles moderated participants’ execution of internally and externally directed knowledge-sharing practices at three selected public schools in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The sample constituted 20 participants, namely teachers, heads of departments, administrative clerks and principals. Based on a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews and documents, the study found that two of the selected three schools did not consistently comply with the Batho Pele principles (BPPs) of (a) consultation, (b) access, courtesy and redress, (c) encouraging and rewarding excellence in innovation, and (d) leadership and strategic direction. Only one school was found to have satisfactorily complied with all the prescribed BPPs in how it fostered internally directed (or collegial) knowledge-sharing practices. However, in so far as the infusion of BPPs in externally directed knowledge-sharing practices (more especially towards parents, educational officials, stakeholders from the public and private sectors and the school community at large) was concerned, all three schools were found to have satisfactorily engendered a climate of (a) consultation, (b) access, courtesy and redress, (c) information, openness and transparency, and (d) value for money. The study recommends that the fervency with which schools practise externally directed knowledge sharing must also be replicated in internally directed knowledge-sharing practices.

An analysis of reward mechanism and knowledge sharing for crowdsourcing-based open innovation contest

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate both the impact of different reward types and the adoption of knowledge-sharing practice on a crowdsourcing-based open innovation contest. Despite the benefit of knowledge sharing, contestants could struggle to find a balance between knowledge sharing and knowledge protection in open innovation.Design/methodology/approachThe authors' approach follows a stylised contest model in a game-theoretical setting in which contestants first decide on their efforts and then the contest sponsor chooses the winner. Moreover, the outcome of an open innovation contest is delineated as either intermediate goods that require further refinement and risk-taking versus a market-ready end product for the contest sponsor. The authors also investigate how knowledge sharing among contestants would be influenced by reward types such as fixed-monetary prizes vs performance-contingent awards.FindingsThe contest sponsor will lower the prize level after adopting knowledge sharing. Therefore, the total effort will decline regardless of the reward type. Moreover, the choice of reward types depends on the contest sponsor's characteristics because the performance-contingent award is suitable for a large market size but the fixed-monetary prize can more efficiently raise the quantity of contestant inputs.Originality/valuePrior studies have tested the connection between contest performance and knowledge sharing in crowdsourcing-based contests; however, there is not an integrated framework to best design the operation of a contest when considering different reward types and knowledge-sharing practices.

Knowledge Sharing Maturity in Telco Company Case Study: Territory Area X

This study aims to determine the maturity level of knowledge sharing and recommendations to increase the maturity level in Telco organizations, especially in the territory area of PT ABC. This research uses KSM2 (Knowledge Sharing Maturity Model) to determine its maturity level into five stages, namely no KS level, project level, department level, organization level, and knowledge sharing at all levels. A mixed method was conducted in this study through literature review of papers and a survey of 100 respondents with 20 questions divided into three categories, Project level, Department level, and Organizational level. The result shows that the company in the territory area reaches an organizational level in the KSM2 model. The practice of knowledge sharing is good enough that takes place in the organization. but for feedback improvement, it has not been done well, there is no place to accommodate this yet. This research recommends some improvements to knowledge sharing in organizations. First, at the project level to improve proactive knowledge sharing with motivation. Second, at the department level to improve courage to express opinion in meetings. Third, at the organizational level must have routine knowledge sharing formally with a calendar of events. Besides the three points above, feedback and criticism to improve knowledge-sharing practice must be followed up to gain the next level in KS Maturity.

Improving Quality of Human Resources through HRM Practices and Knowledge Sharing

One of the objectives of this paper is to examine the empirical effects of certain Human Resource Management (HRM) practices and reciprocity as antecedents of knowledge-sharing (KS) behavior. In an organization, human resource knowledge quality plays a key role in the effective performance of the organization by communicating their knowledge with management and co-workers to perform their tasks in a better way. This is possible only when useful and relevant quality knowledge is successfully shared. Despite various studies on this topic, there is little research on KS and HRM practices in developing countries like Pakistan. A survey-based approach is used for data collection from different employees in the banking sector of Pakistan. The hypotheses are formulated based on the four HRM practices and reciprocity. The dataset is critically investigated using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of this study suggest that reciprocity, recruitment and selection, and performance appraisals have a significant relationship with KS behaviour. Furthermore, KS is independent of employees’ training and development along with incentive systems in organizations. The contribution of this paper is how certain HR practices and employees’ perceptions about reciprocity influence employees’ knowledge sharing in an organization. This paper assists employers, employees, policymakers, and scholars to understand the factors that can promote knowledge sharing. This study also highlights the significant role of Human Resource Practices (HRP).

Knowledge Sharing-Based HR Capability Development to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

This research reveals the challenges human resource (HR) capabilities face in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia. In particular, the issues of inadequate skills, employment opportunities, and investment are highlighted. This research focuses on the relationship between Human Resource Capability (HRC), Green Knowledge Sharing (GKS), and the achievement of SDGs goals 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). By adopting a case study method involving respondents from all over Indonesia, this research found that increasing HRC can encourage GKS, which supports the achievement of the two SDGs goals. This research suggests providing education and training that focuses more on environmental and sustainability issues to improve HR qualifications. In addition, the policy implies the importance of investing in improving human resource capabilities and promoting green knowledge-sharing practices. This research provides in-depth insight into how these factors are interrelated and contribute to global efforts to achieve sustainable development, with potential practical implications for designing more effective HR policies and management to support the SDGs in the future.

The Effect of Digital Marketing and Knowledge Management on the Marketing Sustainability of MSMEs in Indonesia

This research explores the impact of Digital Marketing and Knowledge Management on the Marketing Sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Through empirical analysis, the study reveals significant and positive relationships between both Digital Marketing and Knowledge Management and Marketing Sustainability. The findings underscore the critical role of digital strategies and knowledge-sharing practices in enhancing MSMEs' market presence, customer engagement, and overall marketing sustainability. Practical implications for MSMEs include the integration of these strategies into their operations and investment in training. As Indonesian MSMEs navigate an increasingly competitive business landscape, this research provides actionable insights to promote their long-term success and resilience.

Practices that Mitigate Organizational Knowledge Hiding: A Systematic Literature Review

The importance of Knowledge sharing (KS) within organizations is well recognized. Despite efforts by firms to facilitate KS, employees are sometimes unwilling to share their knowledge. Inefficient KS can lead to reduced productivity and innovation and increased employee frustration. Knowledge hiding (KHi) occurs when someone withholds knowledge when asked to share it. While the literature contains much about the antecedents of KHi, our systematic literature review found very few articles that discuss how to mitigate it. Hence, this study sought to associate KS practices with organizational KHi motivations and to find ways to mitigate the behavior. To do so, a systematic literature review was conducted in two main sources: Scopus; and Web of Science. The collected data were then subjected to content analysis. The results show KS practices designed to reduce organizational motivations for KHi are based on HR practices (recruitment, training, and mentoring) and organizational structure (teamwork, interdependence between tasks, job rotation, knowledge mapping, best practices, and communities of practice). KS practices such as face-to-face interaction and informal conversation appear to build trust and reduce KHi. Organizational antecedents of KHi, such as workplace bullying and incivility, are related with the organizational culture, and leadership is relevant to avoid negative events. Explicit and tacit KS practices can mitigate KHi. This research offers academic and managerial contributions on the KHi and how to mitigate it. Building on this study, future research could empirically test the relationship between KHi motivations and KS practices to mitigate KHi.

Bringing novices from the passive role in knowledge sharing to the active role

Purpose: The nature of firm competition between firms and the source of competitive advantage in many industries has shifted toward a knowledge-based economy. This is particularly the case in knowledge intensive industries, wherein a firm’s competitive advantage is highly dependent on its ability to generate and deploy new knowledge solutions. Although knowledge management (KM) is relevant to all organizations, it is likely that its importance is higher at some functional units like maintenance. The field of industrial maintenance is complex and knowledge-intensive. Typically, industrial maintenance knowledge is inaccessible due to industry policies and practices; furthermore, motivation to share knowledge is low or inexistent, due to its tacit and complex nature. Despite these difficulties, sharing knowledge between experienced workers and managers, on one hand, and novices and new comers, on the other hand, is a fundamental problem in industrial maintenance settings, and about which there is still much to be known. The current research reports an investigation aimed at increasing knowledge sharing (KS) between novices and other workers in industrial maintenance. Design/Methodology/Approach: A quantitative field longitudinal research was carried out at a maintenance department of a high-tech company. The research included three steps: the first one assessed the current situation of KM and KS in the department; the second one implemented a number of training programs aimed to increase KS between novices and the rest of the department; and the third one collected information about KM and KS, to assess changes between the two observation moments. Findings: Novices can take an active role in KM and KS in maintenance departments of high-tech industries, rather than a passive role, which can significantly facilitate and improve their own and other employees' knowledge while moderately enhancing the culture of knowledge sharing. Practical Implications: sharing knowledge is a very challenging issue to maintenance managers, faced with risks and problems that need to be acquired by novices. The current research helps knowledge-intensive companies by highlighting solutions that can be designed and adapted to improve employees' knowledge and also KS. Originality/Value: Empowering novices to transition from a passive role in knowledge sharing to an active one, while simultaneously improving their knowledge and also KS practices in industrial maintenance through their involvement.

Empowering SME Success: Unraveling the Nexus of Knowledge-Oriented Top Management, Knowledge-Sharing Practices, and Open Innovation on Performance

This study investigates the correlation between Knowledge-oriented top management, Inward and outward knowledge-sharing practices, and the impact they have on Inbound open innovation and business performance. Leadership is acknowledged as a crucial factor in effectively managing an organization, particularly in relation to knowledge management success. Our focus is on knowledge-oriented leaders' perspectives on knowledge sharing strategies and practices, and their pivotal role in establishing and implementing open innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such practices contribute to long-term success by reducing costs, expediting time to market, enhancing market differentiation, and creating new revenue streams for SMEs.To test our theoretical model, we utilized SMARTPLS version 4 and collected data from a sample of 247 IT, marketing, and sales managers in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The results indicate that knowledge-oriented top management has a positive and significant influence on both inward and outward knowledge-sharing strategies and practices, inbound open innovation, and ultimately, business performance.Hence, the top manager and chief executive officer of a company, as role models with higher positions and authority, play a pivotal role in mobilizing the tangible and intangible resources of the company. They can establish a conducive culture, foundation, and incentives for sharing valuable and relevant knowledge across the organization and departments. This, in turn, fosters creativity, innovation, and departmental outputs, ultimately leading to improved overall business performance for the firm.

Factors That Affect Knowledge-Sharing Behaviors in Medical Imaging Departments in Cancer Centers: Systematic Review.

Knowledge management plays a significant role in health care institutions. It consists of 4 processes: knowledge creation, knowledge capture, knowledge sharing, and knowledge application. The success of health care institutions relies on effective knowledge sharing among health care professionals, so the facilitators and barriers to knowledge sharing must be identified and understood. Medical imaging departments play a key role in cancer centers. Therefore, an understanding of the factors that affect knowledge sharing in medical imaging departments should be sought to increase patient outcomes and reduce medical errors. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the facilitators and barriers that affect knowledge-sharing behaviors in medical imaging departments and identify the differences between medical imaging departments in general hospitals and cancer centers. We performed a systematic search in PubMed Central, EBSCOhost (CINAHL), Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Elsevier (Scopus), ProQuest, and Clarivate (Web of Science) in December 2021. Relevant articles were identified by examining the titles and abstracts. In total, 2 reviewers independently screened the full texts of relevant papers according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We included qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies that investigated the facilitators and barriers that affect knowledge sharing. We used the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool to assess the quality of the included articles and narrative synthesis to report the results. A total of 49 articles were selected for the full in-depth analysis, and 38 (78%) studies were included in the final review, with 1 article added from other selected databases. There were 31 facilitators and 10 barriers identified that affected knowledge-sharing practices in medical imaging departments. These facilitators were divided according to their characteristics into 3 categories: individual, departmental, and technological facilitators. The barriers that hindered knowledge sharing were divided into 4 categories: financial, administrative, technological, and geographical barriers. This review highlighted the factors that influenced knowledge-sharing practices in medical imaging departments in cancer centers and general hospitals. In terms of the facilitators and barriers to knowledge sharing, this study shows that these are the same in medical imaging departments, whether in general hospitals or cancer centers. Our findings can be used as guidelines for medical imaging departments to support knowledge-sharing frameworks and enhance knowledge sharing by understanding the facilitators and barriers.

Schoolteachers' experiences of knowledge sharing when teaching new education programs

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore schoolteachers’ experiences of knowledge sharing as a source of informal learning in the workplace when teaching new education programs on financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on interviews with American schoolteachers teaching education programs provided by Junior Achievement USA that aim to equip pupils with practical skills in financial literacy and entrepreneurship to improve their work-readiness in adult life.FindingsThe findings of this study indicate that knowledge sharing is a source of informal learning among the teachers when dealing with the JA programs. This takes place through collaboration in communities of practice. Experienced teachers (who have previously taught the programs) are especially valuable in sharing their insights and helping the teachers prepare their teaching. Such knowledge-sharing practices help the schoolteachers to improve their practices. Having a supportive social culture encourages knowledge sharing between schoolteachers, but more time is needed to prioritize this kind of collaboration between co-workers.Originality/valueTeaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship through pupil-driven activities can be experienced as different from teaching regular subjects, and teachers in the study seem to benefit from sharing experiences when it comes to preparing or adding to their teaching. The findings suggest that to facilitate knowledge-sharing practices can be helpful to schoolteachers when introducing new topics and pedagogical methods in schools.

DESIGNING A FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING THE ONLINE KNOWLEDGE-SHARING BEHAVIOR OF ACADEMIC STAFF

The main objective of this paper is to identify the factors that influence academic staff's digital knowledgesharing behaviors in Ethiopian higher education. A structural equation model was used to validate the research framework using survey data from 210 respondents. The collected data has been analyzed using Smart PLS software. The results of the study show that trust, self-motivation, and altruism are positively related to attitude. Contrary to our expectations, knowledge technology negatively affects attitude. However, reward systems and empowerment by leaders are significantly associated with knowledgesharing intentions.Knowledge-sharing intention, in turn, was significantly related to digital knowledgesharing behavior. The contributions of this study are twofold. The framework may serve as a roadmap for future researchers and managers considering their strategy to enhance digital knowledge sharing in HEI. The findings will benefit academic staff and university administrations.The study will also help academic staff enhance their knowledge-sharing practices.