The Influence of Personal Factors on Intention and Behavior of Knowledge Sharing: A Case Study with Engineers in Ho Chi Minh City
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With the aim of providing insights into the motivations for knowledge sharing in enterprises in the era of industrialization, this study was conducted to identify and analyze important factors affecting the knowledge sharing behavior of engineers in industrial parks in Ho Chi Minh City. The analysis results indicate that personal competence, level of excitement, and trust all have positive and significant relationships with engineers’ knowledge-sharing intentions. Specifically, the authors identify knowledge sharing intentions as important mediators that promote actual knowledge sharing behavior. By building and testing a theoretical model, this study not only contributes to clarifying the mechanisms promoting knowledge sharing but also proposes a reference framework for future studies. In addition, the study highlights important practical implications for developing competencies, encouraging a spirit of cooperation, and building a trusting working environment to increase the effectiveness of knowledge sharing. These results provide a scientific basis for organizations to design policies and support measures, thereby improving work performance and promoting a culture of knowledge sharing in the industrial environment.
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