Decoding Factors Influencing Knowledge Sharing Among Indonesian Scholars

Sarah Fadilla; Adisthy Shabrina Nurqamarani; Ari Juliana

doi:10.24912/jm.v28i2.1964

Authors

Sarah Fadilla Business Administration Program, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang
Adisthy Shabrina Nurqamarani Business Administration Program, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang
Ari Juliana Business Administration Program, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24912/jm.v28i2.1964

Keywords: knowledge sharing, higher education, theory of planned behavior, social capital theory

Abstract

This study examines the determinant factors of knowledge-sharing intention and behaviour among academics in Indonesia. Academics need to compete and excel in global competition amidst obstacles such as qualification, competency, and working culture. The study integrated the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Capital Theory, and perceived cost. A questionnaire was distributed online to academics, and 239 respondents were obtained. Data analysis was undertaken by using SEM-PLS. The result found that all the variables examined were determined to be significant, except commitment, extrinsic reward, and facilitating condition. The importance of social networks, trust, self-efficacy, management support, social media use, and perceived cost among academics. The result can help management better understand how to create a knowledge-sharing environment in the institution, significantly higher education institutions with open and distance learning systems.

Author Biographies

Sarah Fadilla, Business Administration Program, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang

sarahf@ecampus.ut.ac.id

Adisthy Shabrina Nurqamarani, Business Administration Program, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang

adisthy@ecampus.ut.ac.id

Ari Juliana, Business Administration Program, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang

ari@ecampus.ut.ac.id

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