A Multifold Perspective of Knowledge Sharing and Virtual Teams: The Development of An IMOI Model

Abstract

Knowledge has been recognized as an asset for the competitive advantage of organizations. Finding avenues for augmenting the organization's value represents a continuous endeavor for managers. Although business tendencies emphasize the core role of teams in the development and implementation of knowledge management strategies, there is limited research on how virtual teams may contribute to the acquisition and distribution of knowledge through sharing dynamics. Accomplishing this shift in perspective requires comprehension of the necessary components leading to these opportunities in virtual teams. This review employs a systems thinking approach and develops an input-mediator-outcome-input (IMOI) model to guide the identification of the factors that organizations must possess to promote and facilitate knowledge-sharing strategies. By building this model based on a literature review from various fields, this study provides practitioners with a multidisciplinary scheme to strengthen the organizational structure and promote innovations based on the exploration and exploitation of this essential resource.

An Empirical Study to Investigate the Impact of Factors Influencing Knowledge Sharing in Virtual Teams

“…However, the risk of opportunistic behavior has a non-significant impact on knowledge exchange. The authors in [11], proposed an input-mediator-outcome-input (IMOI) model to strengthen the organization's knowledge sharing activities. The model is classified into organizational, team, and individual factors.…”

“…Individual Trust 8 (25.8%) [4], [7], [8], [11], [12], [13], [14], [33] MOT Motivation 9 (29.1%) [2], [4], [5], [9], [11], [16], [22], 23],…”

Moderating Role of Virtual Teams on the Relation between Cultural Intelligence and Strategic Excellence

“…However, knowledge sharing among virtual team members is just as important as other elements, indeed, it is necessary to achieve team goals (Sénquiz-Díaz, & Ortiz-Soto, 2019;Jarrell, 2020;Hung, et al, 2021;Davidavičienė, et al, 2020).…”

Leading Remote Organizations Strategies for Managing Effective Knowledge Sharing Within Teams

“…The transition to remote work, accelerated by the pandemic, has altered traditional work dynamics, introducing unique challenges related to supervision, social isolation, and communication breakdowns, impacting employee turnover and productivity (Davidavičienė et al, 2020). The lack of effective communication strategies among leaders in remote settings has been identified as a significant factor affecting knowledge sharing, productivity, and employee turnover (Sénquiz-Díaz & Ortiz-Soto, 2019). Emotional intelligence and transformational leaders are crucial for effective communication in remote teams.…”