To share or not to share? Research-knowledge sharing in higher education institution: preliminary results

Nor Ashmiza Mahamed Ismail, Mark Xianzhong Xu, Michael Wood and Christine Welch

International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 2013, vol. 12, issue 3/4, 169-188

Abstract: The world has witnessed that knowledge has become a valuable resource and asset in a new economy, which demands people not only to create knowledge but also to attain, apply and share knowledge effectively. Knowledge sharing is viewed as a natural activity in higher education institutions (HEIs), especially in relation to its core activity, i.e., research. This study focuses on the nature of research-knowledge sharing in a university, exploring three aspects: 1) why sharing; 2) why not sharing; 3) what and when to share. Since there is a dearth of research examining knowledge sharing in academia, a qualitative approach has been employed in order to gain in-depth understanding and insights about the desired phenomenon. This study suggests that the way research-knowledge is shared does not follow a single standard pattern. The results generate original insights into the issues and have practical implications for university academics and leaders.

Keywords: explicit knowledge; tacit knowledge; knowledge sharing; research knowledge; higher education institutions; HEIs; universities; academia; university research. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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