Knowledge Sharing Capability: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Ra’ed Masa’deh, Dr. The University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan
  • Ala’a Hamdi Gharaibeh An Independent Researcher, Amman, Jordan
  • Ali Tarhini, Dr. Brunel University London, UK
  • Bader Yousef Obeidat, Dr. The University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25255/jbm.2016.4.1.1.13

Keywords:

knowledge management, knowledge sharing enablers, Knowledge sharing capability

Abstract

This paper is concerned with providing a deep theoretical analysis for the fields of knowledge sharing enablers and knowledge sharing capability. A historical overview of knowledge management is addressed at the beginning to provide the reader with an initial understanding of the concept. Then, knowledge sharing enablers as well as knowledge sharing capability concepts are reviewed. Also, the links among knowledge sharing enablers, knowledge sharing capability, and firm performance are discussed through theoretical and empirical studies. This study will be useful for both academia and practitioners as to fill the gap of the incomplete causal chains between knowledge sharing and knowledge sharing capability.      

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Author Biographies

Ra’ed Masa’deh, Dr., The University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan

Bader Yousef Obeidat, Dr., The University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan

Associate Professor, Business Management Department, School of Business, The University of Jordan

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