Insights into Information-seeking and Communicating Behaviour of Academics

Ocholla, Dennis N.

doi:10.1006/iilr.2000.0116

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“…However, previous studies revealed that the personality (Heinstrom 2003), discipline (Ocholla 1999), task performance (Bystrom 2000), work performance (Popoola 2002), users' psychological characteristics (Wilson 2000) and individual characteristics (Allen & Kim 2001) influenced the informationseeking behaviour of users. Before the relevant information is obtained, the searchers must overcome possible obstacles, which are sometimes psychological in nature.…”

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Innovation capability of managers in Nigerian large-scale manufacturing companies

Popoola

Fagbola

2014

S. Afr. j. inf. manag.

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Background: Manufacturing companies in Nigeria operate in a turbulent business environment and managers therein need quality information to operate with keen market competition. Information seeking behavior and use as well as knowledge sharing are critical ingredients to enhance innovation capability of managers in business organisations like manufacturing companies for survival.Objectives: This study examines the contributions of information-seeking behaviour, information utilation and knowledge sharing to the prediction of the innovation capability of managers in large-scale manufacturing companies in Nigeria with special reference to the food, beverages and tobacco companies.Method: A total enumeration technique was used to administer copies of a questionnaire to a population of 400 managers in 12 food, beverages and tobacco companies that are listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Of these, 357 responded. The response rate achieved was 89.3%.Results: The study found that there were significant multiple relationships between information-seeking behaviour, information utilisation, knowledge sharing and the innovation capability of the respondents. It was also found that information-seeking behaviour, information utilisation and knowledge sharing jointly and individually predict the innovation capability of the respondents. In addition, information-seeking behaviour contributed 22.18%, information utilisation contributed 44.12%, and knowledge sharing contributed 40.88% to the prediction of innovation capability of managers in food, beverages and tobacco companies in Nigeria. The study equally found that, apart from the traditional ways of sharing knowledge in organisations, social media technology such as Facebook and Twitter, amongst others, are new ways of sharing knowledge in large-scale manufacturing companies in Nigeria.Conclusion: The study recommends that managers in these companies should be encouraged to seek for more information, make more intensive use of information and share knowledge in order to improve their innovation capability.

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Innovation capability of managers in Nigerian large-scale manufacturing companies

Popoola

Fagbola

2014

S. Afr. j. inf. manag.

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“…Palmer (1996) explored this topic when confirming that scientists bring back specific information from conferences. Ocholla (1999) investigated a similar idea when conducting a study into the information seeking behaviour of academics in South Africa. Participants in this study listed conferences as one of the tools they use to generate new ideas and to disseminate information.…”

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‘Attending IFLA was Amazing’: Benefits of Conference Attendance as Reported by Delegates

Dumbell

2017

Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association

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A large amount of time and resources is spent every year in the library and information science (LIS) sector in Australia to organise, fund and attend conferences. However, the possible benefits of conference attendance for librarians have not been a focus of research in the field. This article, reporting on the findings of a pilot study conducted in the context of a PhD research project, addresses this gap and analyses conference attendance benefits as reported by librarians who attended a specific international conference. The findings of this study link directly to issues and themes that are relevant to all library sectors in Australia. Implications for best practice• Highlights the benefits of conference attendance for library staff across all sectors.• Offers evidence for library staff seeking to secure organisational support to attend large international conferences, such as IFLA. • Informs library managers of the importance of conferences as a professional development tool, which can be used in requests for financial support from their parent bodies. • Discusses conference attendance as a means for libraries to remain relevant and innovative. • Provides a better understanding of the topic and outlines the need for further research in the area.

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Prior knowledge and information-seeking behavior of PhD and MA students

Khosrowjerdi

Iranshahi

2011

Library & Information Science Research

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Insights into Information-seeking and Communicating Behaviour of Academics

Cited by 13 publications

References 14 publications

Innovation capability of managers in Nigerian large-scale manufacturing companies

Innovation capability of managers in Nigerian large-scale manufacturing companies

‘Attending IFLA was Amazing’: Benefits of Conference Attendance as Reported by Delegates

Prior knowledge and information-seeking behavior of PhD and MA students

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