Collaborative Climate and Knowledge Sharing Attitude: A Study on Sudanese Insurance Companies

Logistics and Transport Management, Department International Maritime College Oman, Sohar, Oman.
College of Business Administration, University of Hafr Al-Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Assistant Professor, College of Business, Human resource Department, University of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Shikan Insurance Company, Khartoum, Sudan.

ABSTRACT

Purpose: This study tested the collaborative climate effect (CC) on knowledge sharing Attitude (KSA) in Sudanese insurance firms, based on the theory of social exchange (TSE). Method: This study is descriptive. A questionnaire was used for data collection from a non-probability sample (convenience sample) of (395) employees among Sudanese insurance firms. This study employed structural equation modeling using SPSS and its endowers' program AMOS. The path coefficient analysis was used to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings: The findings showed that only one component of CC has a significant positive influence on KSA (i.e., collaborative belief), whereas the other remaining components of CC (ie, immediate supervisor and workgroup) have a negative influence on KSA. These findings were discussed in light of previous literature. Limitation: The study acknowledged some limitations related to the use of non-probability sampling, and cross-sectional design and suggestions for future research have been recommended. The study- offering useful implications to theory and practice, study help practitioner and teams leaders to understand the importance of creating a climate that encourages Social ties between colleagues and a good relationship.immediate supervisor, workgroup, collaborative belief.

Keywords: collaborative knowledge environment , intention , knowledge sharing , attitude

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HAMID A A, ABDELKAREEMM M A, YOUSIF A B N, HAMAD A H. Collaborative Climate and Knowledge Sharing Attitude: A Study on Sudanese Insurance Companies. Journal Of Organizational Behavior Research 2020;5(2):135-47

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