Behavior and social influence in knowledge sharing: Intention formation and the moderating role of knowledge type

Joseph C. Shih, C. K. Farn

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Abstract

The primary purpose of the paper is to examine the ways in which social information affects knowledge-sharing behavior in an organization. Based on theory of reasoned action and focusing on knowledge sharing setting, we propose that subjective norms and attitudes influence behavioral intention. Three processes drawing from social information processing theory (i.e., internalization, identification, and compliance) are postulated as antecedents of the intention to share knowledge. We also posit that knowledge type (as a moderator) intervenes the forming patterns of sharing behavior. Structural equation modeling was used to test hypotheses. Empirical data are collected from 229 respondents and our arguments were statistically supported. Some theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPractical Aspects of Knowledge Management - 7th International Conference, PAKM 2008, Proceedings
Pages3-13
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event7th International Conference on Practical Aspects of Knowledge Management, PAKM 2008 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 22 Nov 200823 Nov 2008

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume5345 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Practical Aspects of Knowledge Management, PAKM 2008
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period22/11/0823/11/08

Keywords

  • Explicit knowledge
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Social influence
  • Social information process
  • Social norms
  • Tacit knowledge
  • TRA

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