A Meta-Analysis of Organizational Factors Affecting the Sharing of Organizational Knowledge

Abstract

Aim: The present study was conducted to analyze the meta-analysis of organizationalfactors affecting the sharing of organizational knowledge. Method: The present study's mechanism is a quantitative meta-analysis to reach a general conclusion in this area. For this purpose, CMA2 software has been used. The purpose of this method is to integrate studies conducted in a specific field of research. Findings: Findings show that organizational factors with p-value = 0.000 significantly affect knowledge sharing from the organization and can explain up to 0/504 the changes in knowledge sharing. The heterogeneity test shows that there is heterogeneity between the studies (Q = 1237.166 and p-value = 0.000). Also, The funnel diagram shows low standard error and relatively low bias. The expression in the distribution is regular, and the observed error is due to possible types of oblique. Conclusion: According to the research findings, among the organizational factors affecting the sharing of organizational knowledge, structural capital with 0.636, relationship capital with 0.637, cognitive trust with 0.646, emotional trust with 0.609, transformational leadership with 0.643, social interaction with 0.713, and standard language with 0.690 had the highest effect and significant relationship with organizational knowledge sharing.

Keywords

• meta-analysis
• knowledge
• knowledge management
• knowledge sharing
• organizational factors