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Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and knowledge sharing: the Case of professional accountants in Malaysia, Dr. Michelle Phang and Prof. Soon‐Yau Foong

Dr. Michelle M.S. Phang
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Deakin University
Australia
Email: michelle.phang@deakin.edu.au
Prof. Soon-Yau Foong
Graduate School of Management
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor
Malaysia
Email: syfoong@putra.upm.edu.my

DOI: 10.1108/20425945201000002

Abstract: Based on the knowledge sharing model by Nonaka (1994), this study examines the relative efficacy of various Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) applications in facilitating sharing of explicit and tacit knowledge among professional accountants in Malaysia. The results of this study indicate that ICTs, generally, facilitate all modes of knowledge sharing. Best-Practice Repositories are effective for sharing of both explicit and tacit knowledge, while internet/e-mail facilities are effective for tacit knowledge sharing. Data warehousing /mining, on the other hand, is effective in facilitating self-learning through tacit-to-tacit mode and explicit-to-explicit mode. ICT facilities used mainly for office administration are ineffective for knowledge sharing purpose. The implications of the findings are discussed.
Keywords: ICTs; Information communication technologies; Knowledge sharing; Explicit knowledge; Tacit knowledge; Professional accountants.
Citation: Phang, M.M.S. and Foong, S. (2010), "Information communication technologies (ICTs) and knowledge sharing: The case of professional accountants in Malaysia", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 21-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/20425945201000002

 

WJSTSD V7 N1 2010 Phang_Foong.pdf
WJSTSD V7 N1 2010 Phang_Foong.pdf
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