Understanding Knowledge Sharing Among ICT Professionals: Multiple Models and Empirical Test

Sabah Abdullah Al-Somali and Magesh Nagarajan
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Sabah Abdullah Al-Somali: King AbdulAziz University, Saudi Arabia
Magesh Nagarajan: Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur, India

International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 2021, vol. 17, issue 4, 1-27

Abstract: This study aims to examine the knowledge-sharing intention (KSI) of information and communications technology (ICT) professionals in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive theoretical model was constructed for this study that took into consideration individual cognition, personality traits, and social interaction. Data was collected from 240 ICT professionals and engineers from 19 companies. Data analysis and research model assessment were conducted based on structural equation modelling (SEM) in conjunction with SmartPLS software. Results indicate that social influence, attitude toward knowledge sharing, perceived reputation enhancement, and perceived reciprocal benefit have a significant impact on the variations in the knowledge-sharing behavioural intention of ICT professionals. The study results are both theoretically and empirically valuable, and organisations may find the study results useful for the creation of policies that can foster a culture of knowledge sharing.

Date: 2021
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