The mediation role of intention in knowledge sharing behavior
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Date
2017
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Publisher
VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems
Abstract
This paper examines the mediation role of behavioral intention in the relationship
between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and knowledge sharing behavior
Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a cross-sectional design to collect data
used to carry out mediation analysis. Structural Equation Modeling was used to test for the
mediation effect based on the theory of planned behavior.
Findings – The results reveal positive and significant relationships between attitude, subjective
norm, perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention. There is a full mediation effect of
behavioral intention between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and
knowledge sharing behavior. This implies that behavioral intention wholly processes planned
behavior prediction.
Research limitations/implications – The sample size was small, covering only two referral
hospitals which affects the generalization of findings across all the hospitals in Uganda. The
study was cross-sectional focusing on a one-off perception, which does not examine knowledge
sharing behavior over time. This may necessitate follow-up studies in a longitudinal design to
capture the trend of results.
Practical implications – Managers in referral hospitals should create opportunities for health
professionals to enhance knowledge sharing behaviour. Knowledge sharing practices should be
embedded in the performance appraisal and reward systems which should promote positive
knowledge sharing attitudes, norms, and develop self-efficacy.
Originality/value –The study generates empirical evidence on less studied phenomena in the
health sector focusing on behavioral intention mediation in predicting knowledge sharing
behavior.
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Keywords
Health professionals, Planned behavior, Knowledge sharing behaviour, Referral hospitals
Citation
Samuel Mafabi, Sentrine Nasiima, Edgar Mutakirwa Muhimbise, Francis Kaekende, Caroline Nakiyonga, (2017) "The mediation role of intention in knowledge sharing behavior", VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 47 Issue: 2,pp. -, doi: 10.1108/VJIKMS-02-2016-0008