Research Methods: Knowledge-Sharing Motivation in Business Analysis

This report presents an analysis of the article "A Model of Knowledge-Sharing Motivation" by Marylène Gagné, focusing on research methods used and the article's implications. The analysis covers key aspects such as the purpose of the research, the intended audience, the subject matter, and the sources used. It identifies the thesis related to knowledge-sharing motivation, including the relationship between need satisfaction, autonomous motivation, and attitudes toward knowledge sharing. The report also discusses the evidence supporting the theories of self-determination and planned behavior, as well as the limitations of relying on secondary data. Furthermore, it evaluates the article's presentation, argumentation, and conclusion, highlighting its implications for both research and practical application in business organizations. The evaluation includes a personal reaction, strengths of the case, and overall quality of the study, emphasizing the importance of knowledge-based motivation in business.

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Article Analysis Tables
Article Information (CLO 1)
Title:
(1 point)
A model of knowledge-sharing motivation: It is evident from the title of this
paper that the study emphasizes on knowledge sharing motivation in business
organizations.
Author(s):
(1 point)
Gagné, Marylène is the author of the paper. The author is associated with the
School of Business Administration, The University of Michigan and seems to
have adequate knowledge in respect to the subject.
Source:
(1 point)
Society of Human Resources Management, 48(4), 571-589.
https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2009_Gagne_HRM.pdf
Analysis Information (CLO 1)
Purpose:
(6 points)
The purpose of the research is to present a model of knowledge-sharing that is
based on the combined self-determination theory and the theory of planned
behavior. In addition to, the purpose of the research is to review the supporting
models and providing suitable recommendations for future research and
methodologies for studying knowledge sharing behavior. The purpose of
highlights designing five important human resource management practices such
as staffing, compensation systems, job design performance, training and
managerial styles.

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Audience:
(6 points)
The research has been conducted by considering the different business
organizations for which the practice of human resource management is of
utmost significance as the competitive advantage of the organization belongs to
the effective knowledge management and learning capacity of the organization.
Subject:
(6 points)
The structure of the article discusses about knowledge sharing, theories and
models of behavior and motivation. The article also aims towards proving the
various hypotheses that was developed in respect to motivation and its impact
on employees and business organizations.

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Sources:
(6 points)
Most of the sources for this empirical research on knowledge sharing is based
on qualitative methodologies and case study and many more anecdotal
evidence.
Primary Details (CLO 1)
Thesis:
(6 points)
The set of thesis that was developed by the author for understanding knowledge
sharing motivation for business organization:
1. Need satisfaction will be positively related to autonomous
motivation to share knowledge
2. Autonomous motivation will be positively related to intention to
share
3. Autonomous motivation will be positively related to having
positive attitudes toward knowledge sharing
4. Autonomous motivation will moderate the relationship between
intention and behavior.

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5. Attitudes toward knowledge sharing will be positively related to
intention to share
6. Sharing norms will be positively related to intention to share
7. Sharing norms will moderate the relationship of need satisfaction
and autonomous motivation
8. Staffing decisions that take into account the fit of the incumbents’
values to the organizational values will be positively related to
selecting incumbents who have positive sharing attitudes.
Staffing decisions that take into account the fit of the incumbents’
values to the organizational values will moderate the effect of the
HRM practices on need satisfaction, so that the better the fit, the
greater the relationship between HRM practices and need
satisfaction
Evidence:
(6 points)
The self-determination theory highlights motivational factors are intentions that
influence behavior. SDT is a multidimensional framework of motivation. In
addition to, the theory of planned behavior highlights motivation as a
intentional behavior for influencing others.
Limits:
(6 points)
The limitation highlighted in this article is collecting data from empirical
research. Empirical research helped in providing in-depth theoretical data but
failed to provide primary data to support the secondary information.

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Point of View:
(6 points)
The author sheds light on the significance of knowledge sharing motivation for
the business organizations. According to the author, there are specific factors
that influence this knowledge sharing motivation among the individuals.
Presentation and Argumentation (CLO 1)
Concepts/
Words:
(6 points)
Words: Knowledge sharing, work motivation, theory of planned, behavior,
self-determination theory
Concept:
Knowledge sharing motivation: The concept highlights the type of knowledge
as well as the process of sharing message among each other within the
organization.
Knowledge: This is defined as the mixture of expert insights, values, contextual
information and experiences.
Use of Evidence:
(6 points)
While formulating the paper, all the required information has been used from
previously existing researches. Thus, the information used for this research is
used for deducing a suitable outcome.
Conclusion:
(6 points)
It can be concluded that the research has been commenced by using SDT and
theory of planned behavior thereby, suggesting the knowledge sharing
motivation is crucial for the success of the organization.
Implications:
(6 points)
Research implications: The research highlights successfully that both theory of
planned behavior and SDT validate the module of the research of knowledge
sharing motivation.
Practical implications: The article is beneficial for the business organizations

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are able to know the factors of ensuring effective motivation.
Evaluation (CLO 3)
Personal
Reaction:
(5 points)
The article emphasizes on the self-determination theory and theory of planned
of behavior and model of knowledge sharing for considering the significance of
knowledge based motivation for the business organizations (Adams, Little &
Ryan, 2017).
Strength of
Case:
(5 points)
The multidisciplinary nature of the study is the strength, as the theories and
models used helps in recognizing the behavior of the individuals for motivation
(Gunnell et al., 2014).
Evaluation:
(5 points)
Evaluating the structure of the study is necessary. The study introduces the
structure of theory of planned behavior and the factors that influence the
behavior of the individuals that are, attitude, social norms and beliefs (Guiffrida
et al., 2013).
Quality:
(5 points)
The article has been successful in organizing the issues. This is because the
author has selected the most common issues encountered by the researchers,
academic scholars and students (Bidee et al., 2013).
Other:
(5 points)
The study has provided successful insights about theory of planned behavior in
implementing knowledge based motivation successfully (Silva, Marques &
Teixeira, 2014).

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References
Adams, N., Little, T. D., & Ryan, R. M. (2017). Self-determination theory. In Development of
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Gagné, M. (2009). A model of knowledge‐sharing motivation. Human Resource Management:
Published in Cooperation with the School of Business Administration, The University of
Michigan and in alliance with the Society of Human Resources Management, 48(4), 571-
589.
Guiffrida, D. A., Lynch, M. F., Wall, A. F., & Abel, D. S. (2013). Do reasons for attending
college affect academic outcomes?: A test of a motivational model from a self-
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Gunnell, K. E., Crocker, P. R., Mack, D. E., Wilson, P. M., & Zumbo, B. D. (2014). Goal
contents, motivation, psychological need satisfaction, well-being and physical activity: A
test of self-determination theory over 6 months. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15(1),
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Silva, M. N., Marques, M. M., & Teixeira, P. J. (2014). Testing theory in practice: The example
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