Identification of Organizational Cultural Factors That Impact Knowledge Sharing

Abstract

The purpose of this literature review is to identify organizational cultural factors that impact knowledge sharing. In organizations able to cultivate a knowledge-sharing work environment, employees share ideas as a natural part of their job function, rather than something they are forced to do. The selected literature reveals that there are six key social factors that impact knowledge sharing: trust, autonomy, power politics, care, competence leverage, and collaboration; and two key motivational factors: incentives and motivation.