The study of the relation between organizational climate and knowledge sharing behavior among employees at Isfahan university of medical sciences

Abstract

The main purpose of this research was to study the relation between organizational climate and knowledge sharing behavior among employee at Isfahan University of medical sciences. For this purpose, 60 employees at medical school and pharmacy school were selected randomly. Two questionnaires of organizational climate designed by Lettwin & Stranger including 30 items, and self-made questionnaire for knowledge sharing behavior with 39 items were executed. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson regression coefficient test. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relation between organizational climate and knowledge sharing behavior at P<0.05. Findings also indicated that among organizational climate dimensions, reward, standard and identity are best predictor for employees knowledge sharing behavior. Based on findings, it is suggested that executives at University pay special attention to organizational climate dimensions especially reward, standard and identity.