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To share or not to share? Research-knowledge sharing in higher education institution: preliminary results

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  • Nor Ashmiza Mahamed Ismail
  • Mark Xianzhong Xu
  • Michael Wood
  • Christine Welch

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The world has witnessed that knowledge has become a valuable resource and asset in a new economy, which demands people not only to create knowledge but also to attain, apply and share knowledge effectively. Knowledge sharing is viewed as a natural activity in higher education institutions (HEIs), especially in relation to its core activity, i.e., research. This study focuses on the nature of research-knowledge sharing in a university, exploring three aspects: 1) why sharing; 2) why not sharing; 3) what and when to share. Since there is a dearth of research examining knowledge sharing in academia, a qualitative approach has been employed in order to gain in-depth understanding and insights about the desired phenomenon. This study suggests that the way research-knowledge is shared does not follow a single standard pattern. The results generate original insights into the issues and have practical implications for university academics and leaders.

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  • Nor Ashmiza Mahamed Ismail & Mark Xianzhong Xu & Michael Wood & Christine Welch, 2013. "To share or not to share? Research-knowledge sharing in higher education institution: preliminary results," International Journal of Information Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 12(3/4), pages 169-188.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijitma:v:12:y:2013:i:3/4:p:169-188
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