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Information communication technologies (ICTs) and knowledge sharing: the case of professional accountants in Malaysia


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Phang, Michelle Mee Seong and Foong, Soon Yau (2010) Information communication technologies (ICTs) and knowledge sharing: the case of professional accountants in Malaysia. World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 7 (1). pp. 21-35. ISSN 2042-5945; ESSN: 2042-5953

Abstract

Based on the knowledge sharing model by Nonaka (1994), this study examines the relative efficacy of various Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) applications in facilitating sharing of explicit and tacit knowledge among professional accountants in Malaysia. The results of this study indicate that ICTs, generally, facilitate all modes of knowledge sharing. Best-Practice Repositories are effective for sharing of both explicit and tacit knowledge, while internet/e-mail facilities are effective for tacit knowledge sharing. Data warehousing/mining, on the other hand, is effective in facilitating self learning through tacit-to-tacit mode and explicit-to-explicit mode. ICT facilities used mainly for office administration are ineffective for knowledge sharing purpose. The implications of the findings are discussed.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Putra Business School
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1108/20425945201000002
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Keywords: ICTs; Information communication technologies; Knowledge sharing; Explicit knowledge; Tacit knowledge; Professional accountants
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 07 Apr 2016 04:00
Last Modified: 07 Apr 2016 04:00
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15225
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