A Conceptual Framework of Organizational Antecedents to Knowledge Sharing- With Empirical and Managerial Implications

Abstract

Purpose: Knowledge sharing has gained the attention and focus of academicians, researchers and scholars from all around the world for almost two decades; since its role and contribution toward organizational success is globally recognized. However, despite its growing significance and recognition, business managers and practitioners fail to earn the benefits of the same due to not being properly aware of the organizational factors that can contribute toward the creation and implementation of efficient knowledge management systems. Design/Methodology/Approach: Qualitative content analysis method was used in this study to analyze the editorial policy of these three newspapers. Findings: This research paper can help the searchers, academicians and practitioners, who want to understand, conduct research on, or implement the organizational factors that enable efficient and well-organized knowledge-sharing systems. Implications/Originality/Value: This paper presents some valuable implications and recommendations for managers and practitioners concerning the implementation of efficient and effective knowledge management systems and the facilitation of knowledge sharing within organizations