Knowledge sharing behavior in research projects between scientists

Abstract EN

Through proper knowledge management effective interaction and knowledge sharing is facilitated on projects in which multiple institutions cooperate, and which frequently are of international character.

In this manner best scientists and researchers from around the world are joined together to solve complex problems and generate knowledge valuable for innovating.

In this study knowledge sharing behavior of scientists and factors affecting behavior were explained in the context of international research projects.

The purpose of the investigation was to identify and explain relationships of factors significant for individual knowledge sharing in project teams characterized by geographic dispersion, electronic dependence, dynamic structure and national diversity of its members.

In the attempt to do so we found that competitiveness has also been found as a personality traits associated with eagerness to share knowledge and is enhanced by transformational leadership climate.

Finally, sharing of explicit and tacit knowledge contributes to team performance.

Along with these findings, integration of relevant psychology, sociology and organizational theories in the knowledge sharing context is a major contribution of the research.