Group social capital in virtual teaming contexts: A moderating role of positive affective tone in knowledge sharing

Yuan-Hui Tsai, Hwa-Chun Ma, Chieh-Peng Lin, Chou-Kang Chiu and Shwu-Chuan Chen

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2014, vol. 86, issue C, 13-20

Abstract: This study examines the interplay of social capital and positive affective tone in virtual group working contexts. This study integrates social capital theory with positive affective tone to postulate an integrated model that captures the main effects of social capital and the moderating effects of positive affective tone in the formation of knowledge sharing. Our empirical analysis confirms the duality between social and affective considerations in influencing knowledge sharing, as well as demonstrates a complex pattern of interdependencies between these two effects. The empirical tests show that knowledge sharing is positively influenced by positive affective tone, trust, and shared vision. Meanwhile, the effects of trust and social interaction on knowledge sharing are moderated by positive affective tone. Last, theoretical and managerial implications of our findings are discussed.

Keywords: Social capital; Online workgroups; Knowledge sharing; Survey research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2013.08.015

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