Abstract:
Knowledge sharing is a backbone of any organization whether
public or private organizations. However, many organizations do not
actively practice knowledge sharing due to some barriers of its
implementation. The main objective of this study was thus to
investigate factors affecting knowledge sharing practices in Assosa
Hospital located in Benishangil_Gumuze Regional State, Ethiopia.
Cross-sectional research design was used. As data collection tool
questionnaire was used. Accordingly, one hundred and six
questionnaires were distributed to be filled out by health professionals
in Assosa Hospital. The data was analyzed by descriptive and
inferential statistics methods, with SPSS version 20. It was found that
trust among staffs, open communication among staffs, awareness,
motivational scheme, supportive leadership, knowledge sharing
strategy and resource allocation were the most influential factors that
affect knowledge sharing practices in the hospital. Moreover, most of
the respondents have no knowledge of the importance of knowledge
sharing and only a limited number of respondents practiced it.
