Knowledge Sharing Behaviour and Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Anna  Słocińska; Adam Depta

doi:10.18096/TMP.2015.02.07

Authors

Anna Słocińska Częstochowa University of Technology
Adam Depta Lodz University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18096/TMP.2015.02.07

Keywords:

knowledge, sharing knowledge behavior, SMEs

Abstract

The aim of the article is to indicate the knowledge sharing behavior (KSB) in SMEs. The task is to be achieved through an analysis research results on KSB. This kind of behaviour is associated in the literature with much broader knowledge management issues. This paper is an attempt to correlate the employees' statements with their work places (company’s size) and aims at research made on force of such correlation, including specific character of personnel behaviour resulting from company policy.

Author Biographies

Anna Słocińska, Częstochowa University of Technology

Assistant Professor

Adam Depta, Lodz University of Technology

Assistant Professor

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