The perception of organizational motivation, the perception of loss, and knowledge sharing intention

Abstract

Abstract: Knowledge sharing is the current hot issues in the field of theory and practice. Based on the literature research, rational action theory, and social exchange theory, the relationship among the perception of organizational motivation, the perception of loss, knowledge sharing intention, and the modulation of face is explored. Through the empirical analysis based on 580 questionnaires, it is found that the perception of organizational motivation is positively related to knowledge sharing intention; the perception of loss is negatively related to knowledge sharing intention; face negatively modulates the relationship between the perception of loss and knowledge sharing intention; face positively modulates the relationship between the perception of organizational motivation and knowledge sharing intention. The results have important theoretical and practical significance for the corporates to promote employees knowledge sharing intention and innovation.

Key words: the perception of organizational motivation, the perception of loss, knowledge sharing intention, face

CLC Number:

F272.92

Wang Shihong. The perception of organizational motivation, the perception of loss, and knowledge sharing intention[J]. Science Research Management, 2012, 33(1): 56-63.

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