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Examining the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing

Henry Boateng (University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia)
Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang (Royal Ann College of Health, Kumasi, Ghana)
Abednego Feehi Okoe (University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana)
Tiniwah Deborah Mensah (University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana)

Library Review

ISSN: 0024-2535

Article publication date: 7 February 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to ascertain the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing.

Design/methodology/approach

For this study, the authors used the survey research design technique. Data were collected from students pursuing a degree in Business and Administration. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the participants. A total of 400 students participated in the study. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the data.

Findings

The results show that trustworthiness, integrity, benevolence and ability have a positive relationship with students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing.

Originality/value

Studies investigating the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing is rare, especially in Ghana.

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Citation

Boateng, H., Agyemang, F.G., Okoe, A.F. and Mensah, T.D. (2017), "Examining the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing", Library Review, Vol. 66 No. 1/2, pp. 16-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/LR-05-2016-0046

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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