Individual, Organizational and Technological Factors Affect Knowledge Sharing Practices in Assosa Hospital, Ethiopia

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.