The Role of Culture in Knowledge Sharing in a Public-Sector Organization in Ghana: Revisiting Hofstede’s Model

Boateng, H; Agyemang, FG

The Role of Culture in Knowledge Sharing in a Public-Sector Organization in Ghana: Revisiting Hofstede’s Model

Boateng, H

Agyemang, FG

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Citation:: International Journal of Public Administration, 2015, 38 (7), pp. 486 - 495
Issue Date:: 2015-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Boateng, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7949-5557	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Agyemang, FG	en_US
dc.date.issued	2015-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Public Administration, 2015, 38 (7), pp. 486 - 495	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0190-0692	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/119339
dc.description.abstract	Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the role of culture in knowledge-sharing drawing on Hofstede’s culture framework. The case study research design was employed as the research design. Semistructured interview guide was used as the data gathering instrument. Data analysis was done using the thematic analysis technique. Under power distance, four themes were identified as being crucial in knowledge sharing in Afiya Kwabre District Assembly. These factors are decision-making involvement, power and status, delegation of responsibilities, and respect and fairness. In addition, three major themes emerged under uncertainty avoidance—broadening knowledge, job security, and group membership.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Public Administration	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/01900692.2014.949743	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Political Science & Public Administration	en_US
dc.title	The Role of Culture in Knowledge Sharing in a Public-Sector Organization in Ghana: Revisiting Hofstede’s Model	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the role of culture in knowledge-sharing drawing on Hofstede’s culture framework. The case study research design was employed as the research design. Semistructured interview guide was used as the data gathering instrument. Data analysis was done using the thematic analysis technique. Under power distance, four themes were identified as being crucial in knowledge sharing in Afiya Kwabre District Assembly. These factors are decision-making involvement, power and status, delegation of responsibilities, and respect and fairness. In addition, three major themes emerged under uncertainty avoidance—broadening knowledge, job security, and group membership.

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