Effects of knowledge sharing behavior on innovative work behavior among nursing Students: Mediating role of Self- leadership
Background: Individual innovation is fundamental to organizational performance in an ever-changing world. Employers today need individuals who can share knowledge and self-direct because they achieve organizational outcomes. Purpose: This research aims to explore the relationship between knowledge s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139119300708 |
| Summary: | Background: Individual innovation is fundamental to organizational performance in an ever-changing world. Employers today need individuals who can share knowledge and self-direct because they achieve organizational outcomes. Purpose: This research aims to explore the relationship between knowledge sharing and innovative work by assessing the mediating role of self-leadership. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study applied data from 148 nursing students from a public nursing school in Sri Lanka. Results: Generally, our findings show a significant positive relationship between knowledge sharing behavior and innovative work behavior and that self-leadership fully mediate the relationship. Conclusions: Overall, this study will contribute to educational organizations in healthcare by providing insights into the roles of knowledge sharing and self-leadership in stimulating nursing students’ development and helping them become future innovators. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-1391 |