Tian, Y., Lau, L.M.S. and Dew, P.M. (2004) Importance of mutual benefits in online knowledge sharing communities. In: Remenyi, D., (ed.) Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Knowledge Management. Academic Conferences International , pp. 823-831. ISBN 0954709659
Abstract
The sustainability of knowledge sharing e-communities is a major issue at present. A hypothesis was proposed at the outset in the paper that the provision of mutual benefits among participants will lead to positive participation. Drawing from the economic and social theories, a framework for analysis was developed and tested in an empirical study. The preliminary results demonstrated a direct relationship between mutual benefits and the level of participation, and hence supported the hypothesis.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Keywords: | Knowledge sharing, mutual benefits, e-communities, virtual knowledge sharing environment |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Computing (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Repository Officer |
Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2006 |
Last Modified: | 24 Oct 2016 22:41 |
Published Version: | http://www.academic-conferences.org/eckm/proceedin... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Academic Conferences International |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:1820 |