Purpose: The present study examined the direct influence of competitive work environments on knowledge hiding while also investigating the moderating effects of two personality traits, Machiavellianism and narcissism. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using a cross-sectional approach, the study collected data from employees across different sectors through a survey. Drawing upon the Social Exchange Theory, the Conservation of Resources Theory, and the Dark Triad Model, the present research argues that competitive work environments foster knowledge hiding because in such environments, knowledge is considered as a valuable resource necessary for one’s success. To analyze the results, the linear regression module of SPSS was used for the core results, and the PROCESS macro of Preacher and Hayes was used for additional exploratory results. Findings: The findings show that competitive work environments foster knowledge hiding, and narcissism significantly and positively moderates this relationship. Machiavellianism also significantly moderates the relationship but negatively. The exploratory results, which considered gender, position, and industry as control variables, provided a more nuanced understanding of the main core results. Research Limitations: Causality cannot be established due to the cross-sectional nature of the study. Future research could employ longitudinal designs for stronger causality claims. Practical Implications: The findings highlight the need for managerial and organizational strategies that consider personality differences in order to mitigate knowledge hiding, promote a cooperative work environment, and, therefore, foster knowledge sharing. Originality/Value: This paper contributes to the literature by introducing a new study that goes further into understanding the interplay between competition and knowledge management. It also considers personality traits as moderating influences, helping to decrease the current gap. Paper Type: Research paper.
Scopo: il presente studio ha esaminato l'influenza diretta degli ambienti di lavoro competitivi sull'occultamento della conoscenza, indagando al contempo gli effetti moderatori di due tratti di personalità, il machiavellismo e il narcisismo. Disegno/metodologia/approccio: Utilizzando un approccio trasversale, lo studio ha raccolto dati da dipendenti di diversi settori attraverso un sondaggio. Basandosi sulla Teoria dello Scambio Sociale, sulla Teoria della Conservazione delle Risorse e sul Modello della Triade Oscura, la presente ricerca sostiene che gli ambienti di lavoro competitivi favoriscono l'occultamento della conoscenza perché in tali ambienti la conoscenza è considerata una risorsa preziosa necessaria per il proprio successo. Per analizzare i risultati, è stato utilizzato il modulo di regressione lineare di SPSS per i risultati principali e la macro PROCESS di Preacher e Hayes per ulteriori risultati esplorativi. Risultati: I risultati mostrano che gli ambienti di lavoro competitivi favoriscono l'occultamento della conoscenza e il narcisismo modera significativamente e positivamente questa relazione. Anche il machiavellismo modera significativamente la relazione, ma in modo negativo. I risultati esplorativi, che hanno considerato il genere, la posizione e il settore come variabili di controllo, hanno fornito una comprensione più sfumata dei risultati principali. Limiti della ricerca: Non è possibile stabilire la causalità a causa della natura trasversale dello studio. Le ricerche future potrebbero impiegare disegni longitudinali per ottenere affermazioni di causalità più forti. Implicazioni pratiche: I risultati evidenziano la necessità di strategie manageriali e organizzative che tengano conto delle differenze di personalità al fine di mitigare l'occultamento della conoscenza, promuovere un ambiente di lavoro cooperativo e, quindi, favorire la condivisione della conoscenza. Originalità/Valore: Questo articolo contribuisce alla letteratura introducendo un nuovo studio che approfondisce la comprensione dell'interazione tra concorrenza e gestione della conoscenza. Inoltre, considera i tratti della personalità come influenze moderatrici, contribuendo a ridurre l'attuale divario. Tipo di documento: Documento di ricerca.
The impact of the competitive work environment on knowledge hiding in organizations: the moderating role of Machiavellianism and narcissism
LAMBIRIS, DIONYSSIOS
2023/2024
Abstract
Purpose: The present study examined the direct influence of competitive work environments on knowledge hiding while also investigating the moderating effects of two personality traits, Machiavellianism and narcissism. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using a cross-sectional approach, the study collected data from employees across different sectors through a survey. Drawing upon the Social Exchange Theory, the Conservation of Resources Theory, and the Dark Triad Model, the present research argues that competitive work environments foster knowledge hiding because in such environments, knowledge is considered as a valuable resource necessary for one’s success. To analyze the results, the linear regression module of SPSS was used for the core results, and the PROCESS macro of Preacher and Hayes was used for additional exploratory results. Findings: The findings show that competitive work environments foster knowledge hiding, and narcissism significantly and positively moderates this relationship. Machiavellianism also significantly moderates the relationship but negatively. The exploratory results, which considered gender, position, and industry as control variables, provided a more nuanced understanding of the main core results. Research Limitations: Causality cannot be established due to the cross-sectional nature of the study. Future research could employ longitudinal designs for stronger causality claims. Practical Implications: The findings highlight the need for managerial and organizational strategies that consider personality differences in order to mitigate knowledge hiding, promote a cooperative work environment, and, therefore, foster knowledge sharing. Originality/Value: This paper contributes to the literature by introducing a new study that goes further into understanding the interplay between competition and knowledge management. It also considers personality traits as moderating influences, helping to decrease the current gap. Paper Type: Research paper.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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