Human Capital Dimensions Influencing Knowledge Hiding in the Public Sector: Evidence from Italy

Authors

  • Michele Borgia Department of Management and Business Administration, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
  • Subhankar Das South Star Management Institute, Duy Tan University, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7344-4583
  • Francesca Di virgilio Department of Economics, University of Molise, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6017-9506
  • Maura La Torre Department of Management and Business Administration, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2028-6697

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/ejkm.22.1.3176

Keywords:

Knowledge hiding, Organisational behaviour, Human capital, Gender, Public sector

Abstract

The aim of the current study is to investigate the influence of human capital dimensions on knowledge hiding behaviour of public sector employees. A simple random sampling technique was used, and data were collected through a survey from 336 individuals working in different companies within the Italian public sector. The results show that, in most cases, the influence of human capital dimensions on knowledge hiding behaviour was significant. Furthermore, these findings contribute to identifying and highlighting how gender also plays a significant role in the way people hide their knowledge. The work is novel in the context of investigating the factors that may influence knowledge hiding behaviour in the public sector and seeks to contribute to the development of knowledge risks strand and, more generally, to the research on knowledge management in public sector organisations. It also encourages managers to consider the potentially harmful effects of this practice.

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Published

5 Mar 2024

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2024)

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Copyright (c) 2024 Michele Borgia, Subhankar Das, Francesca Di virgilio, Maura La Torre

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