19
Manipulation checks
Measurement
Anybody in the organization can learn who posted a message
Dichotomous true/false
A cash reward is given for each message posted
Dichotomous true/false
The information disclosed might cause your colleague to be fired
Dichotomous true/false
The information disclosed reflects your colleague’s mistake
Dichotomous true/false
Do you believe that if an independent company manages the KMS that
anonymity can be ensured?
Dichotomous yes/no
Control variables
Individualist dimension (Hofstede & Hofstede, 2005)
Measurement
Have sufficient time for your personal or family life
Likert 1-5
Have physical working conditions (good ventilation and lighting, adequate
work space, etc.)
Likert 1-5
Have security employment
Likert 1-5
Have an element of variety and adventure in the job
Likert 1-5
Attitude towards knowledge sharing (Bock et al., 2005)
Measurement
Sharing knowledge with other organizational members is good
Likert 1-7
Sharing knowledge with other organizational members is harmful
Likert 1-7
Sharing knowledge with other organizational members is valuable to me
Likert 1-7
Sharing knowledge with other organizational members is a wise move
Likert 1-7
Image (Kankanhalli et al., 2005)
Measurement
Sharing my knowledge through a KMS would improve my image within the
organization
Likert 1-7
People in the organization who share their knowledge through a KMS would have
more prestige than those who do not
Likert 1-7
If I share my knowledge through a KMS, the people I work me will respect me
Likert 1-7
If I share my knowledge through a KMS, my superiors would praise me
Likert 1-7
References
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Alavi, M., & Leidner, D. E. (2001). Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management Systems:
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Biehl, M. (2007). Success Factors for Implementing Global Information Systems. Communications of the
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Bock, G.-W., Zmud, R. W., Kim, Y.-G., & Lee, J.-N. (2005). Behavioral Intention Formation in Knowledge
Sharing: Examining the Roles of Extrinsic Motivators, Social-psuchological Forces, and
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Chow, C. W., Deng, F. J., & Ho, J. L. (2000). The Openness of Knowledge Sharing within Organizations: A
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