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Specific antecedents of employees’ knowledge sharing behavior

Syeda Mehak Fatima Gillani (FOMS, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Salman Iqbal (FOMS, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Shumaila Akram (FOMS, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Mamoona Rasheed (FOMS, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)

VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems

ISSN: 2059-5891

Article publication date: 14 May 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine the antecedents of specific human resource management (HRM) practices and trust on knowledge sharing (KS) behavior of employees.

Design/methodology/approach

In the first phase, a questionnaire survey was used to collect the data from 350 randomly selected individuals working in banks. In the second phase, ten managerial-level employees were interviewed to triangulate the findings of the survey.

Findings

The results revealed that employees viewed trust, recruitment and selection and performance appraisals have a positive relationship with KS behavior. However, training and development and incentives have no impact on KS.

Originality/value

The value of this paper lies in the understanding gained about the interactive effects of KS and HR practices using the structural equation modeling technique. This paper will help in understanding the factors that can promote KS. This study will be helpful for employees, managers and policymakers. This study may help in highlighting the significant role of HR practices.

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Citation

Gillani, S.M.F., Iqbal, S., Akram, S. and Rasheed, M. (2018), "Specific antecedents of employees’ knowledge sharing behavior", VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 48 No. 2, pp. 178-198. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-05-2017-0023

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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