A Conceptual Framework of the Organizational Antecedents to Knowledge Sharing- With Empirical Evidence and Managerial Implications

  • Muhammad Abdul Basit Memon Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur, Pakistan
Keywords: Knowledge Sharing, Antecedents to Knowledge Sharing, Organizational Culture, Interpersonal Trust

Abstract

Purpose: Knowledge sharing has gained the attention and focus of academicians, researchers and scholars from all around the world for almost two decades; since its role and contribution toward organizational success is globally recognized.  However, despite   its   growing   significance   and   recognition, business managers and practitioners fail to earn the benefits of the same due to not being properly aware of the organizational factors that can   contribute   toward   the   creation and   implementation of efficient knowledge management systems and sharing of knowledge within organizations.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This research is based on the PhD research dissertation of the author and it was conducted through qualitative content analysis of research articles on the subject matter.

Findings: In this paper, in the light of the existing literature and available empirical evidence, a conceptual framework of   the organizational antecedents (determinants) of knowledge sharing is presented. Based on the findings of this research, organizational culture, organizational absorptive capacity, technology, interpersonal trust and relationships, team orientation, organizational support, decentralized organizational structure, employee empowerment and transformational leadership are the most important organizational antecedents to knowledge sharing. 

Implications/Originality/Value: This paper    presents    some valuable implications and recommendations for the managers and practitioners   concerning   the   implementation   of   efficient   and effective knowledge management systems and the facilitation of knowledge sharing within organizations.                                                     

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Muhammad Abdul Basit Memon, Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur, Pakistan

Assistant Professor Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur, Pakistan

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2024-06-30
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Memon, M. A. B. (2024). A Conceptual Framework of the Organizational Antecedents to Knowledge Sharing- With Empirical Evidence and Managerial Implications. Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 10(2), 113-126. https://doi.org/10.26710/jafee.v10i2.2970