Team and individual interactions with reciprocity in individual knowledge sharing
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2019
Department/School
Management
Publication Title
Effective Knowledge Management Systems in Modern Society
Abstract
The study investigated the effects of expected reciprocity on knowledge sharing, as moderated by team and individual variables. Data (n = 84) were collected in an experimental study from undergraduate business student participants. The effects of expected reciprocity on knowledge sharing depend on the levels of individual competence, positive team attitudes, functional diversity, and demographic diversity. Implications include that the effectiveness of reciprocity in knowledge sharing depends on several factors relating to the team and individual. Encouraging reciprocity may have positive effects, but these can be overridden by poor team attitudes, low ability perceptions, and team diversity. Future research suggestions are offered.
Recommended Citation
Endres, M. L., & Chowdhury, S. (2019). Team and individual interactions with reciprocity in individual knowledge sharing. In M. E. Jennex (Ed.), Effective knowledge management systems in modern society. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5427-1
Comments
M. L. Endres and S. Chowdhury are faculty members in EMU's Department of Management.