期刊名称：Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review
电子版ISSN：2223-5833
出版年度：2018
卷号：7
期号：2
页码：1-17
DOI：10.12816/0046986
出版社：Sohar University, Oman and American University of Kuwait
摘要：Knowledge Sharing is a significant facilitator of performance in organizations through teams for
gaining competitive advantage. However, very few studies investigated the relationship between
knowledge sharing and team environment with a subsequent effect on team performance. For
effective team performance, team members are encouraged to exchange their varied knowledge,
opinions, paradigms, and expertise required to accomplish team tasks. Therefore, this study
attempts to investigate the effect of knowledge sharing on team performance through the lens of
team culture. A quantitative study by employing survey method was conducted by collecting data
from healthcare teams working in healthcare institutions of Pakistan. The study examines the direct
and indirect effect of team culture on team performance by statistically testing the research model
by utilizing the technique of structural equation modeling. Results from response by106 teams
comprised of 397 members’ exhibit that teams with visible performance indicators depict strong
team cultures which deemed important for sharing knowledge amongst team members. The study
findings provide useful insights and contribute to the literature of team performance and knowledge
sharing in the healthcare sector and urge administrators to encourage team members to share their
expertise enhancing the performance of teams.
关键词：Knowledge Sharing; Team culture; Team performance; Healthcar
