To Explore the Impact of Knowledge Hiding Towards Entrepreneurial Intentions - An Empirical Study of Software Industry

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Rabeea Ishaq ,

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Volume 8 - May 2019 (05)

Abstract

Knowledge is the basic pillar or foundation for getting a competitive advantage. Taking, loading, distributing (sharing) and using the knowledge has progressively become a vital part of most firms’ knowledge management approach. Moreover, there are many studies founded on knowledge sharing but the concept of knowledge hiding is still untouched. Therefore, no study has been conducted to check the response of behavior intentions and knowledge hiding of individuals. This research study will contribute to the literature gap by providing a theoretical or empirical outline based on literature appraisal. Individuals working in different organizations hide knowledge from colleagues to maintain own portfolio. It is a quantitative study. Companies that run-in software business or industry is considered amongst the knowledge founded in which employees required to possess particular knowledge and skills.

Keywords

knowledge hiding, Rationalized Hiding, Playing Dumb, Evasive Hiding, entrepreneurial intentions, coworker relationship, the software industry

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