The Role of Culture in Knowledge Sharing in a Public-Sector Organization in Ghana: Revisiting Hofstede's Model

被引:11
作者
Boateng, Henry [1 ]
Agyemang, Franklin Gyamfi [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ghana, Informat Studies, POB LG 60, Legon, Ghana
[2] Spiritan Univ Coll, Ejisu, Ghana
关键词
knowledge; knowledge sharing; Hofstede's model; knowledge management; culture;
D O I
10.1080/01900692.2014.949743
中图分类号
C93 [管理学]; D035 [国家行政管理]; D523 [行政管理]; D63 [国家行政管理];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ; 1204 ; 120401 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the role of culture in knowledge-sharing drawing on Hofstede's culture framework. The case study research design was employed as the research design. Semistructured interview guide was used as the data gathering instrument. Data analysis was done using the thematic analysis technique. Under power distance, four themes were identified as being crucial in knowledge sharing in Afiya Kwabre District Assembly. These factors are decision-making involvement, power and status, delegation of responsibilities, and respect and fairness. In addition, three major themes emerged under uncertainty avoidance-broadening knowledge, job security, and group membership.
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页码:486 / 495
页数:10
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