Ir Umi Kalthom bte Ahmad

Bio: Ir Umi Kalthom bte Ahmad is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Public sector & Technology acceptance model. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 181 citations.

Knowledge sharing among public sector employees: evidence from Malaysia

Abstract: Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to: identify the views of public sector employees towards the importance of Knowledge Sharing (KS); identify the barriers to KS; and identify initiatives that may encourage KS.Design/methodology/approach – The design employed in this research was mainly descriptive in nature. A survey‐based methodology employing a research questionnaire was used to elicit the views of public sector employees towards KS. A total of 320 questionnaires were randomly distributed and 170 were successfully collected, giving a response rate of 60 percent.Findings – The results showed that the respondents were very positive in their views towards “importance of KS” and they also strongly felt that knowledge was a source of competitive advantage. However, they were of the view that the importance of knowledge sharing was not clearly communicated and many of them were not sure whether KS strategy existed in their department. The public sector employees also showed self‐serving biases when...

Digital entrepreneurial acceptance: an examination of technology acceptance model and do-it-yourself behavior

Abstract: Abstract The study extended the existing literature on digital entrepreneurship, do-it-yourself and technology acceptance models with the help of empirical data. It further aimed to identify the factors associated with the e-entrepreneurial acceptance by examining the integration of do-it-yourself and technology acceptance models. A data sample consisting of 200 questionnaires were collected from small–medium enterprise using the digital platforms for their business activities. Structural equation modeling was applied for testing the association of the models. A robust theoretical framework adopted to validate to use digital entrepreneurship as a standalone or along with the traditional entrepreneurial. The study was only limited to the small–medium enterprises working in the context of Pakistan. A total of 200 respondents were visited to collect the data using convenience sampling technique. The findings of this study concluded that all the variables of technology acceptance model are significantly related to the digital entrepreneurial acceptance. Similarly, factors associated with do-it-yourself behavior had a substantial influence, with the exception of perceived lack of product quality as well as perceived lack of product availability variables, which had no significant impact on digital entrepreneurial acceptance.

Determinants of knowledge sharing in a public sector organization

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that affect knowledge sharing in a public sector organization.Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on quantitative research. The data were gathered through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression.Findings – Community‐related considerations, normative considerations and personal benefits were three motivators found to have a unique contribution to the variance in knowledge sharing. The following enablers had a significant main effect on knowledge sharing: social interaction, rewards, and organizational support. Two barriers, degree of courage and degree of empathy, which measured organizational climate, were found to have a significant main effect on knowledge sharing. The interaction of normative consideration with social interaction, personal benefit with organizational support, and normative considerations with degree of courage, had a moderating effect on the relationship between motivating factors and knowledge...

Knowledge sharing amongst academics in UK universities

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the limited previous research on knowledge sharing in universities, by profiling the attitudes of and intentions towards knowledge sharing of UK academics, and by profiling their views of some of the factors that might be expected to impact on knowledge sharing activitiesDesign/methodology/approach – A questionnaire‐based survey was used to gather a profile of UK academics' attitudes and intentions towards knowledge sharing and related factors, including expected rewards and associations, expected contribution, normative beliefs on knowledge sharing, leadership, structure, autonomy, affiliation to institution, affiliation to discipline, and technology platform Responses were received from 230 academics in 11 universitiesFindings – Respondents had positive attitudes towards knowledge sharing and their intentions in this area were also good This may be related to their belief that knowledge sharing will improve and extend their relationships with c

Environmental Requirements, Knowledge Sharing and Green Innovation: Empirical Evidence from the Electronics Industry in China

Abstract: Building on the Porter hypothesis, which posits that regulatory stringency triggers innovation and thereby allows firms to achieve the dual purpose of environment protection and enhanced business performance, the present research develops an integrative model that explores the determinants of green innovation with a focus being placed on knowledge sharing. Data were collected from 203 green innovation project leaders from electronics manufacturers operating in China. The results indicate that knowledge sharing mediates the relationship between green requirements and new green product success as well as that between green requirements and green product and process innovations. Interestingly, the empirical analysis rejects the hypothesized positive influence of green requirements on green product and process innovations as well as that on new green product success, while confirming that there exists a direct and positive association between green requirements and knowledge sharing. The direct positive impact of knowledge sharing is the strongest on green process innovation. This study provides a theoretical basis for investigating the possible determinants in the causal links between green requirements and green innovation success and establishes that knowledge sharing and green process innovation may be the points where leverage can be applied to best secure innovation success. Implications of the findings on environmental policy and law design are also discussed to see how the regulatory role of the government can be better positioned to facilitate compliance and innovation. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

Knowledge sharing and individual work performance: an empirical study of a public sector organisation

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine whether individual-level knowledge sharing (in terms of attitudes, benefit estimations, self-efficacy and actualised behaviours) affects individual work performance. Design/methodology/approach Hypotheses are tested through structural equation modelling of survey data collected from 595 members of a public organisation. Findings The findings confirm the hypothesis that knowledge-sharing propensity impacts positively on knowledge-sharing behaviour. Additionally, knowledge-sharing behaviour mediates the relationship between knowledge-sharing propensity and individual performance. The latter effect is also significant amongst the most highly educated members of the organisation but not among those with the lowest educational levels. Originality/value This paper provides insights into the knowledge-sharing–attitude–behaviour–work performance linkage. It thus addresses a relatively neglected area in knowledge management (KM) research, namely, that of individual knowledge behaviours and their performance impact, with an aim to better understand the micro-foundations of KM. It also contributes to knowledge on KM in the public sector.

Knowledge sharing in higher education institutions: a systematic review

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to help in providing a better understanding on knowledge sharing amongst academics in higher education institutions (HEIs). The aim of this study is realized by profiling existing literature to understand the determinants of knowledge sharing, research trends, theories, and future research opportunities. Design/methodology/approach After carefully examining the extant literature and by utilizing relevant academic-based research databases, a total of 73 papers published in peer-reviewed journals over the last decade were reviewed and analyzed using well-established systematic literature review methodology. Findings The adopted systematic review revealed that there are limited contributions in understanding knowledge sharing in HEIs when compared with other sectors. The review provides a number of avenues for future research including technological, cultural, organizational, and behavioral aspects at different levels. Practical implications This study helps in offering a focal point to senior management in HEIs for realizing the requirements for developing appropriate strategies and programs to promote knowledge sharing among academics and consequently enhance their institutions’ performance. Originality/value This study utilized Jesson et al. (2011) in presenting a comprehensive systematic review of knowledge sharing specifically in the context of HEIs. This paper offers some theoretical and practical insights on what contributes toward understating the determinates affecting knowledge sharing practices among academics.