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Goodman, Paul S.

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List of Topics (7)

Topic Weight Topic Terms
0.337 shared contribution groups understanding contributions group contribute work make members experience phenomenon largely central key
0.188 framework model used conceptual proposed given particular general concept frameworks literature developed develop providing paper
0.173 knowledge sharing contribution practice electronic expertise individuals repositories management technical repository knowledge-sharing shared contributors novelty
0.170 research study influence effects literature theoretical use understanding theory using impact behavior insights examine influences
0.152 organizational organizations effectiveness factors managers model associated context characteristics variables paper relationships level attention environmental
0.143 distributed agents agent intelligent environments environment smart computational environmental scheduling human rule using does embodied
0.118 information systems paper use design case important used context provide presented authors concepts order number

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Darr, Eric D. 1 Olivera, Fernando 1 Swee-Lin Tan, Sharon 1

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knowledge sharing 2 C8CS 1 Contribution behaviors 1 field study. 1
knowledge management 1 organizational learning 1

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CONTRIBUTION BEHAVIORS IN DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENTS. (MIS Quarterly, 2008)
Authors: Abstract:
    In this paper, we develop a framework for understanding contribution behaviors, which we define as voluntary acts of helping others by providing information. Our focus is on why and how people make contributions in geographically distributed organizations where contributions occur primarily through information technologies. We develop a model of contribution behaviors that delineates three mediating mechanisms: (1) awareness; (2) searching and matching; and (3) formulation and delivery. We specify the cognitive and motivational elements involved in these mechanisms and the role of information technology in facilitating contributions. We discuss the implications of our framework for developing theory and for designing technology to support contribution behaviors.
Computer-Aided Systems and Communities: Mechanisms for Organizational Learning in Distributed Environments. (MIS Quarterly, 1998)
Authors: Abstract:
    This paper examines the role of computer-aided systems (CAS) for enhancing organizational learning in distributed environments. The basic research questions are: how do features of CAS enhance organizational learning, and how does organizational context influence the role of CAS in organizational learning? The theoretical framework focuses on the decision to contribute and adopt knowledge in distributed environments. Specifically, the paper investigates the intersections between the features of CAS and inhibitors to contributing or adopting knowledge, in the light of different organizational context variables. Two cases of information environments for knowledge sharing are examined: a formal electronic library system and an informal community that uses a variety of communication technologies. The cases are used to illustrate how the intersection between CAS features and the decisions to adopt and contribute enhance or inhibit knowledge sharing.