Knowledge sharing

Definition
Knowledge sharing is an activity through which knowledge (i.e., information, skills, or expertise) is exchanged among people, friends, or members of a family, a community (e.g., Wikipedia) or an organization.

Overview
Organizations have recognized that knowledge constitutes a valuable intangible asset for creating and sustaining competitive advantages. Knowledge sharing activities are generally supported by knowledge management systems. However, technology constitutes only one of the many factors that affect the sharing of knowledge in organizations, such as organizational culture, trust, and incentives. The sharing of knowledge constitutes a major challenge in the field of knowledge management because some employees tend to resist sharing their knowledge with the rest of the organization.