| dc.description.abstract | Knowledge sharing behavior can
achieve a greater level of innovation and
creativity. Employees who were victimized with
computer-mediated workplace incivility may
hinder knowledge with rational justifications.
The purpose of this paper is to identify the role of
workplace cyber incivility on knowledge sharing
behavior. Additionally, this study identifies the
mediating effect of personality traits
(Extraversion, Agreeableness,
Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness to
experience) on the relationship between them.
The study is predominantly designed as a
quantitative study based on the positivistic
paradigm. Data were obtained from an online
self-administered questionnaire from permanent
employees in software development
organizations in Sri Lanka, and 251 responses
were analyzed using correlation and SEM
bootstrapping. The study draws attention
towards workplace cyber incivility victims, who
may negatively respond to knowledge sharing
behavior, creating hostile work environments.
The theory of trait activation can be used to
explain the individual differences of the said
relationship. The study also proposes partial
mediation on the same relationship. The findings
of the study have several theoretical and
practical implications. It advocates the necessity
to address workplace cyber incivility to ensure
employee knowledge sharing behavior. | en_US |
