Conceptualizing Knowledge Sharing Process among Faculty Members in Academic Contexts: A Grounded Theory

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1 Assistant Professor of Shiraz University

2 Professor of Shahid Beheshti University

3 Associate Professor Tarbiat Modares University

4 Assistant Professor Shahid Beheshti University

Abstract

This study seeks to conceptualize knowledge sharing process among faculty members at academic contexts. With inductive approach, the method of study was the systematic grounded theory. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted in two Iranian universities to explore the way respondents’ share their knowledge of teaching and research with their colleagues. The qualitative findings  with paradigmic model explored nine main components in knowledge sharing among faculty members which are: (a) causal conditions(internal motivators, external motivators) (b), main category (willingness to share knowledge indirectly with colleagues)(c), written, personal and networking as the strategy (d), context (interpersonal context, interorganizational context) (e), Intervening conditions (perspectives in knowledge production) (f),outcomes (individual outcomes and making intergenerational and interdisciplinary dialogue).

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