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Perceived training intensity and knowledge sharing: Sharing for intrinsic and prosocial reasons
Author(s) -
Kuvaas Bård,
Buch Robert,
Dysvik Anders
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/hrm.21464
Subject(s) - perception , prosocial behavior , social exchange theory , psychology , knowledge sharing , intrinsic motivation , social psychology , training (meteorology) , knowledge management , computer science , meteorology , physics , neuroscience
This study investigated the relationship between perceived training intensity and knowledge sharing, including the moderating roles of intrinsic motivation and social and economic exchange perceptions. Data from 310 employees working in three organizations located in Norway revealed a positive relationship between perceived training intensity and knowledge sharing for employees with low levels of intrinsic motivation and economic exchange perception, and high levels of social exchange perception. These findings suggest that perceived training intensity increases knowledge sharing only under specific motivational influences. Implications for practice and directions for future research are discussed. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc