Intrinsically motivating employees' online knowledge sharing: Understanding the effects of job design

被引:76
作者
Pee, L. G. [1 ]
Lee, J. [2 ]
机构
[1] Nanyang Technol Univ, Singapore 639798, Singapore
[2] KIMEP Univ, Alma Ata, Kazakhstan
关键词
Online knowledge sharing; Intrinsic motivation; Job design characteristics; Affective commitment; MEDIATING ROLE; WORK DESIGN; COMMITMENT; MODERATOR; MODEL; PERCEPTIONS; REPOSITORIES; ORGANIZATION; COMMUNITIES; PERFORMANCE;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2015.08.002
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
The knowledge management literature emphasizes intrinsic motivation in promoting employees' knowledge sharing due to its consistently positive and lasting effect. Yet, how intrinsic motivation to share knowledge can be nurtured remains elusive and it is often left to random development. This study examines how job design, which determines the conditions in which employees develop and function, influences their intrinsic motivation to share knowledge. A model that specifies the effect of different job design characteristics and clarifies the underlying mechanism through which job design affects intrinsic motivation is developed. The model is assessed with data collected in a survey of 255 employees. Implications of the findings for research and practice are discussed. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:679 / 690
页数:12
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