Osong Public Health Res Perspect.  2014 Jun;5(3):148-155. 10.1016/j.phrp.2014.04.006.

Factors Affecting Hospital Employees' Knowledge Sharing Intention and Behavior, and Innovation Behavior

• KMID: 2518133
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2014.04.006

Abstract

Objectives
To investigate the factors affecting employees' knowledge sharing intention, knowledge sharing behavior, and innovation behavior of the four top-ranked university hospitals in South Korea.
Methods
Data were collected from employees at three university hospitals in Seoul, Korea and one university hospital in Gyeonggi-Do, Korea through self-administered questionnaires. The survey was conducted from May 29, 2013 to July 17, 2013. A total of 779 questionnaires were analyzed by SPSS version 18.0 and AMOS version 18.0.
Results
Factors affecting hospital employees' knowledge sharing intention, knowledge sharing behavior, and innovation behavior are reciprocity, behavioral control, and trust.
Conclusion
It is important to select employees who have a propensity for innovation and continuously educate them about knowledge management based on trust.