Expected relationships, such as the negative effect of centralization or the positive effect of lower formalization, were not found. Interdependency and knowledge complexity, caused by specialization, had an important interacting effect on the relationship between coordination and knowledge sharing.
| Construct | Cites | Category | Questions given? | Content validity | Pretests | Response type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction with knowledge sharing | Willem et al., 2006, Becerra-Fernandez, 2001, Hoopes, 1999 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | 5-point likert type scales | ||
| Times spent on knowledge sharing | Willem et al., 2006 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | 5-point likert type scales | ||
| Formal systems | Willem et al., 2006, Galbraith, 1973, Mintzberg, 1979 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | unclear | ||
| Hierarchy | Willem et al., 2006, Bacharach, 1976, Simon, 1945 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | unclear | ||
| Horizontal coordination | Willem et al., 2006, Miller, 1986, NEW | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | unclear | ||
| Informal coordination | Willem et al., 2006 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | 5-point likert type scales | ||
| Interdependency | Gresov, 1993 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | 5-point likert type scales | ||
| Knowledge complexity | Hansen, 1999, Zander, 1995 | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | unclear | ||
| Unit differences | Willem et al., 2006, NEW | yes | 2 rounds of pretests | none | unclear |
Annick Willem and Marc Buelens. Knowledge sharing in inter-unit cooperative episodes: The impact of organizational structure dimensions. International Journal of Information Management, 29(2):151–160, 2009. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2008.06.004.
@article{willem_knowledge_2009,
abstract = {Abstract We study how classic organizational structure dimensions should be altered to be more adapted to organizational knowledge sharing. In particular, we look at the dimensions: coordination, centralization, formalization, and specialization, in their relationship to the concept of knowledge sharing. Empirical data was collected by means of a questionnaire in two companies. Our findings indicated that expected relationships, such as the negative effect of centralization or the positive effect of lower formalization, were not found. Interdependency and knowledge complexity, caused by specialization, had an important interacting effect on the relationship between coordination and knowledge sharing. A comparison between the two companies revealed that the organization-specific context in which the coordination is applied influences the potential of this coordination for knowledge sharing.},
author = {Willem, Annick and Buelens, Marc},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2008.06.004},
issn = {0268-4012},
journal = {International Journal of Information Management},
keywords = {Knowledge sharing,Knowledge management,Inter-unit cooperative episodes,Organizational structure dimensions},
number = {2},
pages = {151-160},
title = {Knowledge Sharing in Inter-Unit Cooperative Episodes: {{The}} Impact of Organizational Structure Dimensions},
volume = {29},
year = {2009}
}