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Vol.6 , No. 1, Publication Date: Jan. 10, 2020, Page: 1-14
, subjective norm (β = 0.148, p = 0.029) and self-efficacy (β = 0.409, p = 0.000) significantly influenced ICT personnel’s intention to engage in knowledge sharing, while ICT usage (β = 0.251, p = 0.004) significantly influenced knowledge sharing behaviour. These personnel’s intention to share knowledge (β = 0.329, p = 0.001) significantly influenced their knowledge sharing behaviour. Trust and controllability were not significant predictors. Also, while there was no significant relationship between age and knowledge sharing behaviour, there was also no significant difference in knowledge sharing based on gender. The study recommends that management and heads of department in these institutions should create an environment that encourages knowledge sharing so that it will further enhance ICT personnel’s efficiency in discharging their duties.&picture=http://www.aascit.org/aascit/decorators/img/journal/929.jpg)
| [1] | Janet Oghenekevwe Adekannbi, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. |
| [2] | Abosede Alanuloluwa Oladeinde, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. |
Knowledge sharing is known to be an integral component of knowledge management. Several studies have shown the acquisition of knowledge to be an important source of success in any field of human endeavour. This study examined some of the factors that influence knowledge sharing among ICT personnel of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Two tertiary institutions were purposively selected for the study. Survey research design was adopted using complete enumeration survey. Questionnaire consisting both closed and open ended questions was used to collect data from 85 ICT personnel. Data analysis was performed using SPSS for descriptive statistics, independent sample test, Spearman rank and regression analyses. Findings showed that attitude (β = 0.284, p = 0.007), subjective norm (β = 0.148, p = 0.029) and self-efficacy (β = 0.409, p = 0.000) significantly influenced ICT personnel’s intention to engage in knowledge sharing, while ICT usage (β = 0.251, p = 0.004) significantly influenced knowledge sharing behaviour. These personnel’s intention to share knowledge (β = 0.329, p = 0.001) significantly influenced their knowledge sharing behaviour. Trust and controllability were not significant predictors. Also, while there was no significant relationship between age and knowledge sharing behaviour, there was also no significant difference in knowledge sharing based on gender. The study recommends that management and heads of department in these institutions should create an environment that encourages knowledge sharing so that it will further enhance ICT personnel’s efficiency in discharging their duties.
Keywords
Knowledge Sharing, ICT Personnel, Tertiary Institutions, Attitude, Self-Efficacy, Nigeria
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