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Clarifying knowledge withholding: A systematic literature review and future research agenda

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Resumo:Knowledge withholding (KW) is a relatively recent multidimensional construct in the knowledge management literature. A diverse and polymathic series of studies has aimed to understand the conceptual and empirical inconsistencies associated with KW. Based on a systematic literature review, in this paper, we examine and discuss theoretical backgrounds, antecedents, consequents, and methodological choices related to KW research by reviewing papers published between 2000 and 2021. Results show differences between KW-related constructs, namely knowledge hiding and knowledge hoarding, offering an integrative view of the phenomena. Findings clarify differences between KW constructs. This paper also offers insight into future research directions related to KW by elaborating on identified inconsistencies and gaps. Our work contributions include an overview and clarification of the KW research agenda, proposing a comprehensive analytic framework that aims to guide future research and serve practical implications.
Autores principais:Gonçalves, Tiago
Outros Autores:Curado, Carla; Oliveira, Mirian
Assunto:Knowledge Withholding Knowledge Hiding Knowledge Hoarding Knowledge Disengagement Knowledge Sharing Hostility Knowledge Contribution Loafing Systematic Literature Review Content Analysis
Ano:2023
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa
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Resumo:Knowledge withholding (KW) is a relatively recent multidimensional construct in the knowledge management literature. A diverse and polymathic series of studies has aimed to understand the conceptual and empirical inconsistencies associated with KW. Based on a systematic literature review, in this paper, we examine and discuss theoretical backgrounds, antecedents, consequents, and methodological choices related to KW research by reviewing papers published between 2000 and 2021. Results show differences between KW-related constructs, namely knowledge hiding and knowledge hoarding, offering an integrative view of the phenomena. Findings clarify differences between KW constructs. This paper also offers insight into future research directions related to KW by elaborating on identified inconsistencies and gaps. Our work contributions include an overview and clarification of the KW research agenda, proposing a comprehensive analytic framework that aims to guide future research and serve practical implications.