2022
DOI: 10.3390/su142114407
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Subjective Norms or Psychological Empowerment? Moderation Effect of Power Distance on Knowledge Sharing

Abstract: This study examines the impacts of psychological empowerment and subjective norm on knowledge sharing in organizations, and the moderation effects aroused by power distance. Quantitative data from 567 valid questionnaires are collected by survey from a large company. The results demonstrate that subjective norm and psychological empowerment are positively associated with attitude toward knowledge sharing. Moreover, the findings further suggest that power distance undermines the influence of psychological empow… Show more

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“…Subjective norms are a function of a person's perceived expectations in which people in their environment (such as relatives and colleagues) to approve or disapprove of a certain behavior and influence the individual to follow them (Ajzen, 1991). A series of social psychological theories indicate that subjective norm may powerfully shape one's attitudes and intentions through perceiving social pressure (Dong et al, 2022).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Subjective norms are a function of a person's perceived expectations in which people in their environment (such as relatives and colleagues) to approve or disapprove of a certain behavior and influence the individual to follow them (Ajzen, 1991). A series of social psychological theories indicate that subjective norm may powerfully shape one's attitudes and intentions through perceiving social pressure (Dong et al, 2022).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Drawing on the theory of planned behavior, behavioral intention is influenced by attitudes and subjective norms and is a direct factor that determines individual behavior [43]. According to Dong, et al [44], Ajzen [45], subjective norms are defined as the social pressure an individual perceives when deciding whether to perform a certain behavior. It reflects the influence of important individuals or groups on people's behavioral decision making.…”
Section: Subjective Normmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Subjective norms represent the perceived social pressure from significant others to engage in the target behavior [44]. Therefore, when learners have a high degree of subjective norms, they are more likely to consciously or unconsciously form or change their attitude and behavior according to certain group norms or opinions of the majority.…”
Section: Subjective Normmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…PE is a broad construct that encompasses four sub-dimensions: employees' perception of control over their work environment through impact and autonomy, as well as perceptions that highlight intrinsic motivation such as competence and meaningfulness [15,16]. A few studies have found empirical evidence that PE positively relates to knowledge sharing [14,[17][18][19][20]. However, most studies have primarily focused on the individual's autonomy, initiative, and mastery of PE theory as driving forces when assessing the PE effects on knowledge sharing.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%