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Revisiting Knowledge Management System Use: Unravelling Interventions that Nurture Knowledge Seeking

Revisiting Knowledge Management System Use: Unravelling Interventions that Nurture Knowledge Seeking

Suchitra Veeravalli, V. Vijayalakshmi
Copyright: © 2022 |Volume: 18 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 25
ISSN: 1548-0666|EISSN: 1548-0658|EISBN13: 9781799893608|DOI: 10.4018/IJKM.291707
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Veeravalli, Suchitra, and V. Vijayalakshmi. "Revisiting Knowledge Management System Use: Unravelling Interventions that Nurture Knowledge Seeking." IJKM vol.18, no.1 2022: pp.1-25. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.291707

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Veeravalli, S. & Vijayalakshmi, V. (2022). Revisiting Knowledge Management System Use: Unravelling Interventions that Nurture Knowledge Seeking. International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 18(1), 1-25. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.291707

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Veeravalli, Suchitra, and V. Vijayalakshmi. "Revisiting Knowledge Management System Use: Unravelling Interventions that Nurture Knowledge Seeking," International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) 18, no.1: 1-25. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.291707

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Abstract

Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) are adopted with the aim of facilitating knowledge flow within the organization. However, it is seen that member participation on these platforms is limited. The objective of this work is to identify aspects that influence intention to seek knowledge on KMS. Antecedents to knowledge seeking behaviour were identified through a morphological review of literature. A conceptual model was proposed based on the Decomposed Theory of Planned Behaviour. Structural Equation Modelling was used to assess the adequacy of the model. Results show that seeking happens when the individual has an intrinsic motivation to learn and when the quality of knowledge available on KMS is perceived as having high content value. Interestingly, we find that top management has no bearing on one’s intention to seek. Findings reveal that HR activities need to identify people management practices, such as hiring people with a curious disposition and promoting seeking as a positive behaviour. KM practices need to focus on stimulating curiosity and learning amongst members.