The role of overqualification, decision, and mindfulness on knowledge outcomes

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study theorizes that perceived over-qualification (POQ) may impact non-knowledge sharing outcomes such as knowledge hoarding and hiding. We cast participation in decision-making (PDM) and mindfulness on these links by exploring the 3-way interaction effects of POQ, PDM, and mindfulness on nurses’ knowledge hoarding and hiding. The research hypotheses were tested using data from a field sample of 379 nurses in Jordan, who responded to an online survey. Results indicate that nurses with high POQ are more likely to exhibit (a) knowledge hoarding and (b) knowledge hiding. Consequently, nurses with high POQ are less likely to exhibit (c) knowledge hoarding when PDM and mindfulness perceptions are high, but not when PDM and mindfulness perceptions are low, and (d) knowledge hiding when PDM and mindfulness perceptions are high, but not when PDM and mindfulness perceptions are low. Implications for the literature and practice are offered.