KEY PUBLICATIONS

2020
1.		Al-Kurdi, Osama F; El-Haddadeh, Ramzi; Eldabi, Tillal The role of organisational climate in managing knowledge sharing among academics in higher education Journal Article In: International Journal of Information Management, vol. 50, no. 217-227, 2020. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Academia, Higher Education, Information Management, knowledge management, Knowledge Sharing, Management, University @article{Al-Kurdi2020, title = {The role of organisational climate in managing knowledge sharing among academics in higher education}, author = {Al-Kurdi, Osama F and El-Haddadeh, Ramzi and Eldabi, Tillal}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.05.018}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-02-12}, journal = {International Journal of Information Management}, volume = {50}, number = {217-227}, abstract = {Organizations have often implemented Knowledge Management programs to connect employees better and promote knowledge sharing (KS). In the context of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), this is particularly valid as knowledge creation and dissemination direct their mission and vision. Academics are one of the pillars of HEIs, where knowledge is created and shared. Nonetheless, as HEIs strive to promote academics’ knowledge sharing culture, the actual behaviour of academics might remain inhibited by numerous issues, namely the organizational. Prior research has been focused primarily on individual, technological and scarce aspects of organizational elements. Therefore, this study assesses the role of organizational climate operationalized by organizational leadership and trust in academics’ KS in HEIs. Partial Least Square (PLS) method where variance-based Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was applied in this study. Results from 257 surveyed academics indicate that organizational climate has an exceptionally strong influence on academics’ KS practices. Additionally, organizational leadership and trust had a positive relationship with academics’ KS behaviour. These findings indicate that it is necessary to consider organizational elements and their interactions when understanding and fostering academics’ knowledge sharing behaviour in HEIs context}, keywords = {Academia, Higher Education, Information Management, knowledge management, Knowledge Sharing, Management, University}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close Organizations have often implemented Knowledge Management programs to connect employees better and promote knowledge sharing (KS). In the context of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), this is particularly valid as knowledge creation and dissemination direct their mission and vision. Academics are one of the pillars of HEIs, where knowledge is created and shared. Nonetheless, as HEIs strive to promote academics’ knowledge sharing culture, the actual behaviour of academics might remain inhibited by numerous issues, namely the organizational. Prior research has been focused primarily on individual, technological and scarce aspects of organizational elements. Therefore, this study assesses the role of organizational climate operationalized by organizational leadership and trust in academics’ KS in HEIs. Partial Least Square (PLS) method where variance-based Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was applied in this study. Results from 257 surveyed academics indicate that organizational climate has an exceptionally strong influence on academics’ KS practices. Additionally, organizational leadership and trust had a positive relationship with academics’ KS behaviour. These findings indicate that it is necessary to consider organizational elements and their interactions when understanding and fostering academics’ knowledge sharing behaviour in HEIs context Close doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.05.018 Close
2018
2.		Al-Kurdi, Osama; El-Haddadeh, Ramzi; Eldabi, Tillal Knowledge sharing in higher education institutions: a systematic review Journal Article In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 217-227, 2018, ISSN: 1741-0398. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Academia, Higher Education, knowledge management, University @article{Al-Kurdi2018, title = {Knowledge sharing in higher education institutions: a systematic review}, author = {Al-Kurdi, Osama and El-Haddadeh, Ramzi and Eldabi, Tillal}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-09-2017-0129}, issn = {1741-0398}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-06-13}, journal = {Journal of Enterprise Information Management}, volume = {31}, number = {2}, pages = {217-227}, abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to help in providing a better understanding on knowledge sharing amongst academics in higher education institutions (HEIs). The aim of this study is realized by profiling existing literature to understand the determinants of knowledge sharing, research trends, theories, and future research opportunities.}, keywords = {Academia, Higher Education, knowledge management, University}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close The purpose of this paper is to help in providing a better understanding on knowledge sharing amongst academics in higher education institutions (HEIs). The aim of this study is realized by profiling existing literature to understand the determinants of knowledge sharing, research trends, theories, and future research opportunities. Close doi:https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-09-2017-0129 Close
2017
3.		Al-Kurdi, Osama F Knowledge-sharing management in the context of higher education institutions PhD Thesis 2017. Abstract \| BibTeX \| Tags: Academia, Higher Education, Information Management, knowledge management @phdthesis{Al-Kurdi2017, title = {Knowledge-sharing management in the context of higher education institutions}, author = {Al-Kurdi, Osama F}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-07-21}, abstract = {Competitive advantage does not depend solely on the creation and storage of existing and new knowledge. Rather, it requires sustained exploitation and production. The challenge becomes driven towards maintaining some mechanisms to help in producing new, and sharing existing knowledge. Harnessing the power of managing and sharing knowledge enabled companies like Apple and IBM to gain competitive advantage over their competitors. While such challenges have been closely examined in the extant literature, the context of knowledge management and sharing in higher education institutions (HEI) has only been lightly considered. However, considering the highly unique features of HEIs context in terms of autonomy, climate, distinct leadership and role of academics as knowledge workers, it can be argued that examining knowledge-sharing in the context of higher education is greatly needed. The literature has shown fragmented nature of examining academics’ KS determinants in contemporary research. Thus, the need to comprehensively examine those influencers is essential. This thesis seeks to address the research gaps and contribute to the literature by asking What antecedents influence the process of knowledge-sharing (KS) between academics in HEIs, and how can the process of KS in HEIs be improved? Through the use of a quantitative research methodology, the research has developed eleven hypotheses to investigate the above-mentioned question. The findings in this study revealed to a very great extent that academics themselves can contribute towards influencing knowledge production and management}, keywords = {Academia, Higher Education, Information Management, knowledge management}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {phdthesis} } Close Competitive advantage does not depend solely on the creation and storage of existing and new knowledge. Rather, it requires sustained exploitation and production. The challenge becomes driven towards maintaining some mechanisms to help in producing new, and sharing existing knowledge. Harnessing the power of managing and sharing knowledge enabled companies like Apple and IBM to gain competitive advantage over their competitors. While such challenges have been closely examined in the extant literature, the context of knowledge management and sharing in higher education institutions (HEI) has only been lightly considered. However, considering the highly unique features of HEIs context in terms of autonomy, climate, distinct leadership and role of academics as knowledge workers, it can be argued that examining knowledge-sharing in the context of higher education is greatly needed. The literature has shown fragmented nature of examining academics’ KS determinants in contemporary research. Thus, the need to comprehensively examine those influencers is essential. This thesis seeks to address the research gaps and contribute to the literature by asking What antecedents influence the process of knowledge-sharing (KS) between academics in HEIs, and how can the process of KS in HEIs be improved? Through the use of a quantitative research methodology, the research has developed eleven hypotheses to investigate the above-mentioned question. The findings in this study revealed to a very great extent that academics themselves can contribute towards influencing knowledge production and management Close
2015
4.		Al Kurdi, Osama F; Ghoneim, Ahmad; Al Roubaie, A Knowledge Sharing Culture in Higher Education: Critical Literature Review Book Chapter In: 2015. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Higher Education, knowledge management, Knowledge Sharing @inbook{AlKurdi2015, title = {Knowledge Sharing Culture in Higher Education: Critical Literature Review}, author = {Al Kurdi, Osama F and Ghoneim, Ahmad and Al Roubaie, A}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b19335-8}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-10-29}, abstract = {This paper reviews and analyses the literature on knowledge sharing in a university setting with the aim of identifying and understanding the determinants of knowledge sharing culture, research trends, theories, and future research opportunities for knowledge sharing in higher education institutions (HEIs). Findings suggest that there is disproportionately little knowledge sharing research in HEIs compared to the commercial sector. The review reveals that existing research on HEIs does not consider the determinants of knowledge sharing culture in a comprehensive manner. Research on knowledge sharing in commercial and HEIs in developing economies like Africa, the Middle East and South America is found to be limited. The review shows that future research should consider cultural and behavioural factors at different levels, that is, individual, national, professional teams, language issues and trust that might impact knowledge sharing practices among faculty members in HEIs in developing economies.}, keywords = {Higher Education, knowledge management, Knowledge Sharing}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close This paper reviews and analyses the literature on knowledge sharing in a university setting with the aim of identifying and understanding the determinants of knowledge sharing culture, research trends, theories, and future research opportunities for knowledge sharing in higher education institutions (HEIs). Findings suggest that there is disproportionately little knowledge sharing research in HEIs compared to the commercial sector. The review reveals that existing research on HEIs does not consider the determinants of knowledge sharing culture in a comprehensive manner. Research on knowledge sharing in commercial and HEIs in developing economies like Africa, the Middle East and South America is found to be limited. The review shows that future research should consider cultural and behavioural factors at different levels, that is, individual, national, professional teams, language issues and trust that might impact knowledge sharing practices among faculty members in HEIs in developing economies. Close doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b19335-8 Close