Promoting knowledge sharing in academic environments using non-monetary factors. Issue 8 (27th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dezdar, Shahin
• Is Part Of: Library review. Volume 66:Issue 8/9(2017)
• Page Start: 595
• Page End: 611
• Publication Date: 2017-10-27
• Subjects: Self-efficacy -- Reputation -- Interpersonal trust -- Humility -- Knowledge-sharing behaviour -- Enjoyment of helping others; Libraries -- Periodicals; 020.5
• DOI: 10.1108/LR-11-2016-0092
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0024-2535

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Knowledge sharing is very important in non-profit organizations such as academic institutes and universities. This research is a laudable attempt in this vital area to collaborate, refine and advance knowledge production endeavours in universities. The purpose of this study is to formulate a theoretical framework to investigate the non-monetary factors that encourage knowledge-sharing behaviour among postgraduate students. Design/methodology/approach: A field survey was conducted among postgraduate students in Iranian public universities to obtain empirical evidence. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the collected data. Findings: The results revealed that knowledge-sharing behaviour is influenced by humility, interpersonal trust, reputation, self-efficacy and enjoyment of helping others. Originality/value: Most of the prior studies focussed on rewards and monetary incentive factors to encourage knowledge sharing, whereas this paper examines the non-monetary factors that increase the willingness to share knowledge.