Which causes knowledge-sharing and innovative work behavior? The case of Vietnamese university lecturers

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the elements that influence the process of knowledge sharing and the capacity for innovation among university teachers in Vietnam. The covariance-based structural equation model (CB-SEM) was utilized in the process of conducting data analysis, which was carried out with the assistance of SPSS and AMOS software. The research is based on survey data collected from 380 lecturers, all of whom hold at least a master's degree in subjects that are relevant to the courses that they teach their students. There were five primary characteristics that were identified, along with their respective correlation coefficients, regarding the sharing of knowledge and the consequent impact that it has on the innovative capabilities of lecturers. According to the data, there are substantial correlations between knowledge-sharing and a variety of elements, including as trust, the perceived utility of information and communication technology (ICT), pleasure in assisting other people, knowledge self-efficacy, organizational rewards, and the aforementioned. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the act of knowledge-sharing itself had a significant influence on the innovative behaviors of individual lecturers. It is clear from these findings that it is essential to cultivate an atmosphere that encourages collaboration and trust, as well as to make use of information and communication technology tools in order to make the sharing of information easier. Considering the findings, the research provides recommendations that can be put into practice with the intention of improving the ways in which university instructors in Vietnam share their knowledge. These recommendations place an emphasis on the establishment of supportive corporate cultures, the promotion of trust-building efforts, and the provision of sufficient resources and incentives. Through the implementation of these tactics, lecturers have the ability to not only enhance their practices of knowledge-sharing but also continuously innovate in their teaching methods, thereby contributing to the general growth of higher education in Vietnam.