Knowledge sharing and innovative work behaviour in the aviation industry

Abstract

Adapted from current literatures, this study develops the model of the relationship between knowledge sharing and employees’ Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) in the aviation industry with the promoting of trust (TRU), Organizational Rewards system (REW), Management Support (MAS). The author tested the research hypotheses using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), with survey data from 280 respondents who were employees working at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Structured questionnaires are designed to collect data using convenience sampling. The empirical studys demonstrated that TRU, REW and MAS positively impacting on explicit knowledge sharing (KNO) and tacit knowledge sharing (TKNO). At the same time, IWB is driven by KNO and TKNO. Research results contribute some practical implications to stimulate the strength of knowledge sharing and innovative work in the aviation industry.