Individual Factors of Knowledge Sharing among Faculty Members of Universities and Research Centers

Knowledge sharing is one of the most interesting and challenging issues of management in the new millennium. This study aimed to investigate individual factors affecting knowledge sharing among faculty members in universities and research centers. This survey was mixed and applied. Statistical Population was 3430 faculty member worked at medical research centers and 12428 faculty members worked at medical universities in Iran during 2012-13. According to stratified random sampling at least 423 faculty members selected as sampling population. The tool used in this study was questionnaire that face and content validity were confirmed by experienced professors. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for each scale dimension was greater than 0.6, so the reliability of the instrument was confirmed. For data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, statistical software SPSS15 and Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used. The findings of the study showed that about 49 percent of faculties had a positive view of knowledge sharing. About 53 percent of the faculties were very willing to share knowledge with others. 35 Percentage of faculties share knowledge with different incentives. About 52 percent of the faculties expressed the role of trust and commitment for sharing knowledge very high. The results of this Study will provide empirical basis for planning and implementing knowledge sharing mechanisms.