Abstract:
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the antecedents of knowledge-sharing
behavior among the public sector employees in Northern Province, using widely
accepted social psychology theories.
Methodology: This research tested a conceptual framework derived from widely
accepted theories. Questionnaire data were based on a sample of 207 public sector
employees from Northern Province. The suggested research model was tested by using
the quantitative way of analysis (Regression analysis) and to examine the proposed
hypothesis of this inquiry.
Findings: The theoretical model was validated within the context of a single empirical
study. The Findings provided significant statistical support for the research. This
empirical study indicated that antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior
significantly to knowledge sharing behavior. In total, 9 of the 7 hypothesized Impacts
were supported.
Research limitations: In this research due to the prevailing Covid - 19 situation the
researcher has selected the snowball sampling for this study. So, future research may
capture this phenomenon on this scope.
Implications: This paper has attempted to furnish an understanding of knowledge
sharing behavior among public sector employees. Practically, this study provides
several recommendations to enhance knowledge sharing behavior. For the managerial
implications, study provides insights on motivational success factors that may function
as points of reference for increasing employees' active participation.
