Understanding knowledge hiding in business organizations: A bibliometric analysis of research trends, 1988–2020

Vaio, Assunta Di; Hasan, Sohail; Palladino, Rosa; Profita, Francesca; Mejri, Issam

doi:10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.05.040

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“…Several researchers have argued that sharing, integrating and applying knowledge between firms' members would lead to considerable benefits for organizations (Dalpati et al, 2010;Ofek and Sarvary, 2001). Thus, managing knowledge in the organization would lead to more effective and efficient processes (Schoenherr et al, 2014), long-term survival, competitive advantage and higher performance (Attia and Essam Eldin, 2018;Di Vaio et al, 2021a). Based on empirical research among 163 Canadian manufacturing organizations, Halley and Beaulieu (2005) confirmed that effective knowledge management processes would enable the integration of internal supply chain management practices with external suppliers and customers, which can lead to superior performance.…”

Section: Theoretical Foundation and Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge management capability, entrepreneurial creativity, entrepreneurial intensity and firm performance: the mediating role of ambidexterity

Mokhtarzadedeh

Jafarpanah

Babgohari

2022

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PurposeLiterature survey shows that it is not clear how knowledge management capability (KMC) and ambidexterity capability affect entrepreneurial creativity (EC) and entrepreneurial intensity (EI) promotion. While empirical studies have emphasized the importance of these factors in improving business performance, the cumulative effect and self-reinforcing loops of these factors in improving firm performance have not been identified. In this regard, the study seeks to investigate how to increase the entrepreneurial capabilities of KMC, EI, EC and ambidexterity of food firms to improve their performance.Design/methodology/approachThe method of the present study is applied in terms of purpose and is quantitative in terms of data collection. In order to collect the data, a questionnaire was designed that contained the variables of the conceptual model of the research. This questionnaire was distributed among industrial and academic experts in the Iranian food industry. The method of data collection is an online cross-sectional survey, and the method of data analysis is structural equation modeling using Smart PLS software to analyze the conceptual model.FindingsThe present study is cross-sectional survey research that examines the impact of KMC, EC and EI on firm performance by considering the mediating role of organizational ambidexterity. The research study shows a positive impact of entrepreneurial capabilities as KMC, EI, EC and ambidexterity on performance. Accordingly, if a firm builds KMC and fosters EC, it can achieve ambidextrous innovation and thus enhance its EI and performance in the food industry.Research limitations/implicationsThis study highlights the knowledge-based view (KBV) in explaining the role of KMC on innovative capabilities and its influence on performance. Research findings shed light on the importance of KMC as a prerequisite for innovation strategy. The study has also established the mediating role of ambidexterity in entrepreneurial value creation. According to the results, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)' performance is positively influenced by entrepreneurial capabilities as KMC, EI, EC and ambidexterity.Originality/valueThis paper gives insights into how SMEs can improve their performance to gain a competitive advantage by developing knowledge and creative ideas in line with entrepreneurial goals. In this regard, the food industry can adopt new strategies to reduce the impact of these challenges to achieve superior performance and competitive advantage.

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Section: Theoretical Foundation and Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge management capability, entrepreneurial creativity, entrepreneurial intensity and firm performance: the mediating role of ambidexterity

Mokhtarzadedeh

Jafarpanah

Babgohari

2022

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“…Islamic work ethics also weaken the direct negative impact of supervisory abuse that causes knowledge hiding (Khalid et al, 2018). According to Di Vaio et al (2021), organizational justice also remedies supervisory abuse that prevents knowledge sharing because of emotional exhaustion. Group trust also weakens the negative impact brought about by supervisory abuse that prevents sharing of knowledge due to psychological capital (Nguyen et al, 2022).…”

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“…Nevertheless, some employees have chosen not to share some of their critical knowledge with others. Despite the numerous studies conducted to demystify the importance of knowledge sharing, many employees are still rigid and fond of hoarding knowledge (Di Vaio et al, 2021).…”

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Abusive Supervision and Its Impact on Knowledge Hiding Behavior Among Sales Force

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The purpose of this study is to test the relationship between abusive supervision and employee’s knowledge hiding behavior (evasive hiding, playing dumb, rationalized hiding) among sales force of insurance companies in Pakistan. The paper also strives to theoretically discuss and then seek empirical evidence to the mediational paths of psychological contract breach that explain the focal relationship between abusive supervision and knowledge hiding. To test the proposed hypotheses, the study draws cross-sectional data from sales force of insurance companies working in Pakistan. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and using convenient sampling technique. The final sample of 340 valid and complete responses analyzed using structured equation modeling (partial least square) approach. Results showed that abusive supervision is positively related to employee’s knowledge hiding behaviors. Also, mediating variable psychological contract breach partially mediates the abusive supervision-knowledge hiding behavior linkage. Current study has tested the positive relationship between abusive supervision and knowledge hiding behaviors unlike most of the previous investigations that have focused on knowledge sharing behavior. The study also empirically investigated the mediational route of psychological contract breach, that explains the blame attributed by the beleaguered employee that led to covert retaliatory behavior, such as knowledge hiding. This paper contributes to knowledge hiding literature which is an important part of knowledge management from the perspective of abusive supervision based on both reactance theory and SET theory.

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“… 1 Workplace ostracism (WO) and workplace incivility (WI) play an essential role in eradicating social exchange behaviors in workplace ostracism. 7 Workplace ostracism is a factor that brings with its stressful behavior, emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, and less productive behavior. 8 Currently, a study is exploring the impact of workplace disrespect on work performance and employee contributions.…”

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Elongating Nexus Between Workplace Factors and Knowledge Hiding Behavior: Mediating Role of Job Anxiety

Mohsin¹,

Jamil²,

Naseem³

et al. 2022

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Purpose The study objective is to investigate the relationship between workplace ostracism, workplace incivility, and knowledge hiding behavior (evasive hiding, playing dumb, rationalized hiding) while considering the mediating role of job anxiety. Methods The study collected data through structured questionnaires from 275 participants (ie, employees) working in the small to medium-sized enterprise of five big cities of Pakistan. The study adopted a structured equation modeling technique for data analysis. Results Significantly, the study results suggest a positive effect of workplace ostracism and workplace incivility on employees’ knowledge hiding behavior, and job anxiety significantly mediates the relationship between workplace ostracism, workplace incivility, and knowledge hiding behavior of employees. Conclusion The present study highlights the need to examine the personality disposition for understanding the relationship between the variables (eg, workplace ostracism, workplace incivility, knowledge hiding behavior). Employees’ inappropriate behavior had suppressed by initiating a campaign for a realistic job preview, setting an exceptional example. The study significantly contributes to the current literature on knowledge hiding behavior by presenting valuable insight into organizational and individual variables, subsequently influencing the knowledge hiding behavior of individuals. Indeed, this study is the first to investigate the predictive effect of the proposed variables.

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Understanding knowledge hiding in business organizations: A bibliometric analysis of research trends, 1988–2020

Cited by 58 publications

References 54 publications

Knowledge management capability, entrepreneurial creativity, entrepreneurial intensity and firm performance: the mediating role of ambidexterity

Knowledge management capability, entrepreneurial creativity, entrepreneurial intensity and firm performance: the mediating role of ambidexterity

Abusive Supervision and Its Impact on Knowledge Hiding Behavior Among Sales Force

Elongating Nexus Between Workplace Factors and Knowledge Hiding Behavior: Mediating Role of Job Anxiety

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