Examining the impact of individual characteristics and knowledge asset characteristics on knowledge sharing behavior: Healthcare context

Harb, Yousra; Zahrawi, Ali; Shehabat, Issa

doi:10.1109/icitech.2017.8080026

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“…Previous related literature argued that physicians seek clinical knowledge from peers more than from journals or databases (Gagliardi, 2007). Considering the lack of research on knowledge sharing among physicians (Li and Lowe, 2016;Harb et al, 2017), this study aims to examine the effect of personality traits (extraversion, neuroticism, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) on physicians' intention to share knowledge. The following sections discuss the argument of the personality traits-related hypotheses as shown in the research model (see Figure 1).…”

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Managing knowledge workers in healthcare context: role of individual and knowledge characteristics in physicians' knowledge sharing

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PurposeSharing knowledge of physicians in hospitals is critical and significant in terms of providing better healthcare services. Despite the significance of knowledge sharing in the healthcare setting, very few studies have empirically investigated knowledge sharing drivers among physicians. Particularly, the process of knowledge sharing through the interplay between individual characteristics, knowledge characteristics, and intention in a healthcare setting has received very little empirical support. In this study, the authors draw upon personality traits and knowledge characteristics theories to develop a theoretical model to empirically examine the effect of individual characteristics and knowledge characteristics on physicians' knowledge sharing behavior.Design/methodology/approachBased on a sample of 215 physicians from 20 hospitals in Jordan, the authors conducted data analysis using the partial least squares statistical technique.FindingsThe study revealed that the personality traits (Extraversion, Neuroticism, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness) significantly influence physician intention to share knowledge. Knowledge characteristic (Situatedness) was also found to affect the intention to share knowledge.Originality/valueVery little is known about the effect of individual characteristics and knowledge characteristics on knowledge sharing behavior among physicians. The study contributes to the related literature by empirically investigating how individual characteristics and knowledge characteristics influence physicians' knowledge sharing behavior. The findings add to the understanding of the role of personality traits and knowledge characteristics in physicians' intention to share knowledge and give important insights for practice and theory.

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Managing knowledge workers in healthcare context: role of individual and knowledge characteristics in physicians' knowledge sharing

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“…This therefore implies that the personality traits of persons involved in knowledge sharing are not unconnected with their knowledge-sharing behaviour. According to Harb et al (2017), the effects of personality traits on knowledge sharing have not been adequately empirically examined in general or in the context of health care, especially with a focus on pharmacists.…”

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“…There is, however, little research on the effect of personality traits on the knowledge-sharing behaviour of health professionals. Harb et al (2017) examined the impact of individual characteristics and knowledge-asset characteristics on knowledge-sharing behaviour in the health-care sector. The review identified that there is a need to focus research attention on the effect of individual characteristics and knowledge-asset characteristics on knowledge-sharing behaviour.…”

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Theory of planned behaviour factors and personality traits as determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria

Opesade

Alade

2020

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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While many studies have attempted to understand knowledge-sharing practices in the health-care industry, there is a dearth of knowledge about the determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists. The present study employed theory of planned behaviour constructs and personality traits to assess factors affecting the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with the use of a structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were carried out on the collected data. The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, openness to experience, agreeableness and knowledge-sharing behaviour. This implies that pharmacists whose personality traits tend towards openness to experience and agreeableness will share their knowledge more readily than those whose personality traits do not. Also, pharmacists’ knowledge-sharing behaviour can be enhanced through improvements in their attitude towards knowledge sharing, subjective norms and their perceived behavioural control.

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Examining the impact of individual characteristics and knowledge asset characteristics on knowledge sharing behavior: Healthcare context

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Managing knowledge workers in healthcare context: role of individual and knowledge characteristics in physicians' knowledge sharing

Managing knowledge workers in healthcare context: role of individual and knowledge characteristics in physicians' knowledge sharing

Theory of planned behaviour factors and personality traits as determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria

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