Knowledge Sharing behavior of Physicians (Dentists) in Hospitals

Abstract

Nowadays, there has been much interest for knowledge sharing within professional groups, like physicians in hospital.Knowledge sharing would be alarming if knowledge sharing is not done in hospitals were we deal with human lives. This study examines the factors affecting physician’s knowledge sharing behavior within a hospital department by existing theories, the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Here we have a slight differentiation, we compare TPB model to a model were Attitude is further sub divided depending upon age, gender, departments and hospital ownership status. (Ömer Gider & Saffet Ocak & Mehmet Top) Subjective Norms are subdivided among Peers, Top Management, Subordinates and Clients and PBC depending upon Perceived Ease of use and Perceived usefulness. Technology Acceptance Model (Davis et al,1989) & will power eg: You must genuinely want to change your behavior and willpower is necessary to do that.