Employee perceptions of knowledge sharing: Employment threat or synergy for the greater good? A case study
✍ Scribed by Veronica Fraser; Rita Marcella; Iain Middleton
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2000
- Weight
- 208 KB
- Volume
- 11
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1058-0247
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✦ Synopsis
As part of research undertaken at The Robert Gordon University in 1997-1998, staff at an international, upstream oil and gas company were surveyed to establish their perceptions and attitudes toward the concept of knowledge sharing. A positive attitude was displayed by respondents towards sharing knowledge with colleagues, with most viewing such a practice as being of benefit both to themselves and to the company. Respondents, particularly at management and professional grades, felt that their knowledge was under-utilized. The need to be able to quickly determine who within the company holds required information was expressed. Findings include that a knowledge-sharing facility, manual or electronic, would be beneficial in improving efficiency, reducing training or consultancy costs, and in bolstering an already enthusiastic team spirit.