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Motivational Factors for Knowledge Sharing in Co-Working Spaces

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Suthiluk Lapsomboonkamol,

Mongkolchai Wiriyapinit,

Pattarasinee Bhattarakosol,

Kittichai RajchamahaAuthors Info & Claims

ICCMB '20: Proceedings of the 2020 the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Management and Business

Pages 94 - 99

https://doi.org/10.1145/3383845.3383857

Published: 05 April 2020 Publication History

Abstract

This study aims to explore the motivational variables affecting knowledge sharing behaviours in co-working spaces, employing a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews. The interviewees consist of personnel management at nine co-working spaces in Thailand. The results of this study identify intrinsic motivational factors such as interests, altruism and job autonomy and extrinsic motivational factors such as career opportunities, networking and rewards through knowledge sharing behaviours in co-working spaces. The results of this study provide a guideline for future research to develop questionnaires and a knowledge-sharing system to be tested on users of co-working spaces.

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https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-10-2020-0800

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Motivational Factors for Knowledge Sharing in Co-Working Spaces
1. Information systems
  1. Information systems applications
    1. Collaborative and social computing systems and tools
      1. Open source software

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Lo MTian FNg P(2021)Top management support and knowledge sharing: the strategic role of affiliation and trust in academic environmentJournal of Knowledge Management10.1108/JKM-10-2020-080025:9(2161-2177)Online publication date: 1-Mar-2021
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