Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions

This paper aims to investigate the relationship between employee motivation and intention for knowledge sharing behaviour. Inter-Generational Differences (generations X and Y only) were assumed to moderate in the relationship between intention and knowledge sharing behaviour of non-academic staff o...

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Main Authors:	Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir, Mat Daud, Nuraihan, Hassan, Hasliza
Format:	Article
Language:	English English English
Published:	Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 2017
Subjects:	L Education (General)
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spelling	iium-533702018-04-27T09:03:45Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/ Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir Mat Daud, Nuraihan Hassan, Hasliza L Education (General) This paper aims to investigate the relationship between employee motivation and intention for knowledge sharing behaviour. Inter-Generational Differences (generations X and Y only) were assumed to moderate in the relationship between intention and knowledge sharing behaviour of non-academic staff of higher learning institutions. This research also aims to test the role of behavioural intention as mediation between motivation and knowledge sharing behaviour. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: This research tested a conceptual framework derived from widely accepted theories. This study was carried out on non-academic staffs working at the different higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Respondents from private and public higher learning institutions in Peninsular Malaysia were asked to complete a self- administered questionnaire. This research also applied confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the proposed hypothesis of this inquiry. Findings: Results indicate that non-academic staff knowledge sharing behaviour was significantly mediated by intention between motivation and knowledge sharing behaviour relationship. More specifically, inter-generational differences (generations X and Y) play a significant moderation role between intention and knowledge sharing behaviour. Research Limitation/ Implications: The generalizability of this cross-sectional study can be strengthened by adopting a longitudinal approach in the next phase of the study. Practical Implication: The results of this research highlighted that the higher learning institutions need to institutionalize knowledge sharing behaviour among their non-academic staff (executive and nonexecutive) by facilitating knowledge sharing oriented work environment. Originality/ Value: This paper has attempted to furnish a comprehensive understanding of knowledge sharing behaviour among the non-academic staff of higher learning institutions. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 2017 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/1/53370_Generation%20X%20and%20Y.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/2/53370_Generation%20X%20and%20Y_SCOPUS.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/3/53370_Generation%20X%20and%20Y_WOS.pdf Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir and Mat Daud, Nuraihan and Hassan, Hasliza (2017) Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 9 (2). pp. 325-342. ISSN 1758-1184 E-ISSN 2050-7003 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/JARHE-05-2016-0039 10.1108/JARHE-05-2016-0039
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description	This paper aims to investigate the relationship between employee motivation and intention for knowledge sharing behaviour. Inter-Generational Differences (generations X and Y only) were assumed to moderate in the relationship between intention and knowledge sharing behaviour of non-academic staff of higher learning institutions. This research also aims to test the role of behavioural intention as mediation between motivation and knowledge sharing behaviour. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: This research tested a conceptual framework derived from widely accepted theories. This study was carried out on non-academic staffs working at the different higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Respondents from private and public higher learning institutions in Peninsular Malaysia were asked to complete a self- administered questionnaire. This research also applied confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the proposed hypothesis of this inquiry. Findings: Results indicate that non-academic staff knowledge sharing behaviour was significantly mediated by intention between motivation and knowledge sharing behaviour relationship. More specifically, inter-generational differences (generations X and Y) play a significant moderation role between intention and knowledge sharing behaviour. Research Limitation/ Implications: The generalizability of this cross-sectional study can be strengthened by adopting a longitudinal approach in the next phase of the study. Practical Implication: The results of this research highlighted that the higher learning institutions need to institutionalize knowledge sharing behaviour among their non-academic staff (executive and nonexecutive) by facilitating knowledge sharing oriented work environment. Originality/ Value: This paper has attempted to furnish a comprehensive understanding of knowledge sharing behaviour among the non-academic staff of higher learning institutions.
format	Article
author	Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir Mat Daud, Nuraihan Hassan, Hasliza
author_facet	Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir Mat Daud, Nuraihan Hassan, Hasliza
author_sort	Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir
title	Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions
title_short	Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions
title_full	Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions
title_fullStr	Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions
title_full_unstemmed	Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions
title_sort	generation “x” and “y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions
publisher	Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
publishDate	2017
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/1/53370_Generation%20X%20and%20Y.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/2/53370_Generation%20X%20and%20Y_SCOPUS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/53370/3/53370_Generation%20X%20and%20Y_WOS.pdf
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Generation “X” and “Y” knowledge sharing behaviour: the influence of motivation and intention on non-academic staffs of higher learning institutions

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