Does Cohesion Predict Knowledge Sharing in Cross-Functional Work Groups? A Multilevel Approach
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate whether task and/or social\ncohesion can predict knowledge sharing in cross-functional work groups.\nNorwegian employees working in cross-functional work groups (N = 425)\ncompleted an online survey measuring perceived task and social cohesion and the\nculture for knowledge sharing within their work groups. We empirically tested our\nhypotheses using hierarchical linear modeling. The results indicated that task\ncohesion significantly and positively predicted knowledge sharing in crossfunctional\nwork groups at both group and individual level of analysis. Social\ncohesion significantly and positively predicted knowledge sharing at individual\nlevel, however, not at group level. Implications and suggestions for future\nresearch are discussed.
Authors: Elisabeth Pettersen, Torun Kaspersen
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2910391560