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Analysing Knowledge-Sharing Practices Using Activity Theory in the SME Organisation

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  • S. M. F. D. Syed Mustapha

    (College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

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An activity theory method is used to analyse the knowledge-sharing practices. The activity theory emphasises the necessity of analysing the SME organisation as a whole. In the context of knowledge-sharing practices, activity theory is used to collect interconnected parts of SME practices. A cross-sectional design was used to study the relationship among relationship commitment, knowledge-sharing practices, employee development, team performance, and a moderating role of social identification. The majority of the SMEs were established 3–5 years ago (46.3%), and 84.4% were private, with an employee range of less than 50 (73.1%). Furthermore, 82.1% of the SMEs in this study were in the growth stage. Knowledge-sharing practices have a significant positive effect on team performance (0.278, p<0.001), with a moderating impact of role and behaviour on knowledge-sharing practices and team performance (0.178, p<0.05). The findings have confirmed the significant and positive effects of knowledge-sharing practices on the mediation of employee development (0.045, p<0.05). The activity theory models for knowledge-sharing practices emphasise the contextual nature of knowledge sharing and ensure systematic evaluation.

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  • S. M. F. D. Syed Mustapha, 2023. "Analysing Knowledge-Sharing Practices Using Activity Theory in the SME Organisation," Journal of Information & Knowledge Management (JIKM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 22(04), pages 1-26, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jikmxx:v:22:y:2023:i:04:n:s0219649222500940
    DOI: 10.1142/S0219649222500940
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