Towards Understanding of Knowledge Sharing among Small Businesses in Australia: Development of a Research Model

Authors

Mohammed Quaddus, Graduate School of Business Curtin University of Technology Perth, AustraliaFollow
Jun Xu, Graduate College of Management Southern Cross University Tweed Heads, AustraliaFollow

Abstract

This paper develops a model of knowledge sharing among small businesses, which is primarily built on Lipshitz et al.’s (2001) naturalistic decision modelling (NDM) approach, Rogers’ (1995) innovation diffusion theory, and Ajzen & Fishbein’s (1980) theory of reasoned action (TRA). It presents various factors and variables in detail. Hypotheses are developed which can be tested via empirical study. The proposed model has both theoretical and practical implications. It can be adapted for application in small businesses in Australia and other countries.

Recommended Citation

Quaddus, Mohammed and Xu, Jun, "Towards Understanding of Knowledge Sharing among Small Businesses in Australia: Development of a Research Model" (2008). ACIS 2008 Proceedings. 91.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2008/91