Open AccessWhy Should I Share: A Study of Knowledge Sharing in the Indian Context
Author(s) -
Nandini Biswas,
Rajlakshmi Guha
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of indian psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2349-3429
pISSN - 2348-5396
DOI - 10.25215/0404.158
Subject(s) - competitor analysis , knowledge sharing , knowledge management , business , possession (linguistics) , social exchange theory , context (archaeology) , competitive advantage , organizational learning , marketing , psychology , social psychology , computer science , paleontology , linguistics , philosophy , biology
The possession of valuable knowledge provides companies with sustained competitive advantage over competitors. The success of knowledge management initiatives by organizations hinges on the knowledge sharing behavior of its people. Using the framework of social exchange theory, we examined the effects of organizational rewards and perceived benefits to the team on employees’ knowledge sharing with their team members. The research model was validated through an online survey of 198 respondents working with high-technology firms in India. Consistent with expectations, both organizational rewards and perceived benefits to the team significantly impacted people’s knowledge sharing.