Paper #3

Testing the Prediction of Knowledge Sharing Behavior through the Lens of Organizational Culture and Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Siddig Balal Ibrahim, Umair Ahmed and Mohammed Sani Abdullahi

Abstract: This research intended to focus on the impact of organizational culture on knowledge sharing by bank employees directly and indirectly through mediation by organizational citizenship behavior. For achieving the purpose, 402 employees from banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain through simple random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires. A current study found a significant outcome of organizational culture on knowledge sharing and organizational citizenship behavior. Besides this current study also found significant results between organizational citizenship behavior and knowledge sharing. Along with significant direct results, current research also found the mediating effect by organizational citizenship behavior in relationships of organizational culture with knowledge sharing. The current study contributes notable theoretical implications under social exchange theory. In addition, the current study also provides practical learnings and recommendations for the future.

Keywords: Organizational culture; Organizational Citizenship Behavior; Knowledge Sharing; Banking Sector.