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Unlocking the Power of Knowledge: A Case Study on How Willingness to Share Knowledge is Influenced by Organization-Based Self-Esteem

Fredricsson, Felix LU and Finke, Matthias LU (2024) BUSN49 20241
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
Purpose This research aims to deepen the view of willingness to share knowledge within
the organization by using the lens of organization-based self-esteem in a case study.

Methodology Utilizing an interpretive tradition, especially symbolic interactionism, this
research employs a qualitative case study methodology with an abductive approach. The empirical material is gathered through 14 semi-structured interviews with employees engaged in knowledge sharing.

Theoretical Examining extensive literature on the topics of organization-based self-esteem
Framework and willingness to share knowledge, this research builds on Wang and Noe’s
(2010) research. The topic is analyzed by applying the self-consistency theory and behavioral... (More)
Purpose This research aims to deepen the view of willingness to share knowledge within
the organization by using the lens of organization-based self-esteem in a case study.

Methodology Utilizing an interpretive tradition, especially symbolic interactionism, this
research employs a qualitative case study methodology with an abductive approach. The empirical material is gathered through 14 semi-structured interviews with employees engaged in knowledge sharing.

Theoretical Examining extensive literature on the topics of organization-based self-esteem
Framework and willingness to share knowledge, this research builds on Wang and Noe’s
(2010) research. The topic is analyzed by applying the self-consistency theory and behavioral plasticity theory of organization-based self-esteem.

Contribution This research contributes to an understanding of how organization-based
self-esteem influences one's willingness to share knowledge. Contributing to the existing body literature by revealing where one's organization-based self-esteem is rooted determines whether one is prone to hoard or share knowledge. (Less)
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author
Fredricsson, Felix LU and Finke, Matthias LU
supervisor
organization
course
BUSN49 20241
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Organization-based self-esteem (OBSE), Knowledge sharing, Willingness, Eagerness, Self-evaluation
language
English
id
9156392
date added to LUP
2024-06-10 14:38:04
date last changed
2024-06-10 14:38:04
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  abstract     = {{Purpose	This research aims to deepen the view of willingness to share knowledge within 
the organization by using the lens of organization-based self-esteem in a case study. 

Methodology	Utilizing an interpretive tradition, especially symbolic interactionism, this 
research employs a qualitative case study methodology with an abductive approach. The empirical material is gathered through 14 semi-structured interviews with employees engaged in knowledge sharing. 

Theoretical 	Examining extensive literature on the topics of organization-based self-esteem
Framework and willingness to share knowledge, this research builds on Wang and Noe’s 
(2010) research. The topic is analyzed by applying the self-consistency theory and behavioral plasticity theory of organization-based self-esteem.
 
Contribution	This research contributes to an understanding of how organization-based 
self-esteem influences one's willingness to share knowledge. Contributing to the existing body literature by revealing where one's organization-based self-esteem is rooted determines whether one is prone to hoard or share knowledge.}},
  author       = {{Fredricsson, Felix and Finke, Matthias}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Unlocking the Power of Knowledge: A Case Study on How Willingness to Share Knowledge is Influenced by Organization-Based Self-Esteem}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}