Knowledge contribution in information system development teams: An empirical research from a social cognitive perspective
Journal
International Journal of Project Management
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
2
Pages
252-263
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Abstract
The extent of knowledge contribution is the key to the success of system development projects. Knowledge contribution refers to the knowledge that is provided to increase a team's efficiency and achieve its goal. This study proposes a research model exploring factors that influence the extent of knowledge contribution from a social cognitive perspective. These factors include the team relationship commitment, team relationship norms, and awareness of expertise location. Additionally, this study argues that a team's awareness of expertise location mediates the effects of affective commitment and relationship norms on knowledge contribution. The result shows that the awareness of expertise location plays a crucial mediating role in the relationships between the two socially prescribed motivations and knowledge contribution. Moreover, team relationship commitment has an important impact on team established relational norms. © 2012 Association for Project Management and the International Project Management Association and Elsevier Ltd.
Type
journal article