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Would You Share?: Examining Knowledge Type and Communication Channel for Knowledge Sharing Within and Across the Organizational Boundary

Would You Share?: Examining Knowledge Type and Communication Channel for Knowledge Sharing Within and Across the Organizational Boundary

Paul M. Di Gangi, Molly M. Wasko, Xinlin Tang
Copyright: © 2012 |Volume: 8 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 21
ISSN: 1548-0666|EISSN: 1548-0658|EISBN13: 9781466613256|DOI: 10.4018/jkm.2012010101
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Di Gangi, Paul M., et al. "Would You Share?: Examining Knowledge Type and Communication Channel for Knowledge Sharing Within and Across the Organizational Boundary." IJKM vol.8, no.1 2012: pp.1-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/jkm.2012010101

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Di Gangi, P. M., Wasko, M. M., & Tang, X. (2012). Would You Share?: Examining Knowledge Type and Communication Channel for Knowledge Sharing Within and Across the Organizational Boundary. International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 8(1), 1-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/jkm.2012010101

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Di Gangi, Paul M., Molly M. Wasko, and Xinlin Tang. "Would You Share?: Examining Knowledge Type and Communication Channel for Knowledge Sharing Within and Across the Organizational Boundary," International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) 8, no.1: 1-21. http://doi.org/10.4018/jkm.2012010101

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Abstract

Advances in computer-mediated communication technologies have increased the variety of choices individuals have when sharing knowledge both within and across organizational boundaries. This paper extends prior research by comparing face-to-face and computer-mediated communication channels (email, online communities, and knowledge repositories/wikis) for different knowledge types (computer program and expertise) in intra- and inter-organizational knowledge sharing contexts. Using vignettes, this study determines whether individuals adjust their knowledge sharing behaviors based on the different knowledge types, communication channels, and boundary conditions. Results suggest individuals are more likely to share expertise intra-organizationally via face-to-face and share a computer program intra-organizationally via knowledge repositories/wikis. Also, results suggest individuals are more likely to share expertise or a computer program inter-organizationally via face-to-face.

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