Cooperative Behavior and Knowledge Sharing: Interaction of Risk Management

Abstract

Purpose -This study analyzes the influence of cooperative behavior and organizational risk management on knowledge sharing in Brazilian agricultural cooperatives. Complementarily, it analyzes the interaction of organizational risk management in the relationship between cooperative behavior and knowledge sharing.Theoretical framework -The research is based on the literature on cooperative behavior, organizational risk management, and knowledge sharing with variables derived from previous literature.Design/methodology/approach -A survey was conducted with strategic level managers in Brazilian agricultural cooperatives, with the sample being composed of 104 valid responses. To test the hypotheses, the structural equation modeling technique was applied.Findings -The results show that cooperative behavior positively and significantly influences risk management and knowledge sharing; however, no statistical significance was found in the relationship between risk management and knowledge sharing. This indicates that higher levels of cooperative behavior are reflected in greater risk management, which helps to mitigate risks, and in greater knowledge sharing in the cooperatives studied.Practical & social implications of research -It presents new information relating to cooperative behavior and risk management in knowledge sharing in cooperatives that integrate strategic alliances. As practical implications, it is highlighted that knowledge sharing should not be perceived as an immediate risk, but as being inherent to cooperation and collaboration between parties.Originality/value -It contributes to the literature by presenting new implications of cooperative behavior and risk management, perceived as enablers of knowledge sharing.

Estilo cooperativo ou competitivo de gerenciamento de conflitos? Efeitos no compartilhamento de informações e no desempenho de cooperativas agropecuárias

“…Presume-se que essas ações sejam respaldadas pelo compartilhamento de informações dentro da organização, sendo imprescindível que ele ocorra entre todos os membros da equipe (Mannes et al, 2022). Quando há compartilhamento de informações, os envolvidos passam a cooperar para que as metas comuns possam ser alcançadas, o que gera confiança e pode melhorar os resultados organizacionais (Sridharan & Simatupang, 2013).…”

Cooperative or competitive style of conflict management? Effects on information sharing and agricultural cooperatives’ performance

“…These actions are presumably supported by the sharing of information within the organization, and it is essential that this occurs among all team members (Mannes et al, 2022). When information is shared, stakeholders begin to cooperate in order to achieve common goals, which generates trust and can improve organizational results (Sridharan & Simatupang, 2013).…”