Why and how knowledge sharing matters for R&D engineers |
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| Authors: | Yu-Qian Zhu |
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| Institution: | Department of Information Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, No.43, Keelung Rd., Sec.4, Daan Dist., Taipei City 10607, Taiwan (R.O.C) |
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| Abstract: | This research explored how and why knowledge sharing matters for R&D engineers by investigating the effects of knowledge sharing on R&D engineer's job performance and job satisfaction. Based on multilevel data of 242 R&D engineers from 55 teams, the results showed that the relationships between knowledge sharing and R&D engineer's job performance/satisfaction were mediated through individual learning and self-efficacy. Individual learning was a necessary step for knowledge sharing to transform into individual knowledge, which in turn enhanced individual level outcomes. At the same time, individual learning enhanced self-efficacy, which subsequently benefited R&D engineer's job performance and job satisfaction. Finally, individual learning was found to be strongly related to individual job satisfaction. |
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