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The effect of leader trust and knowledge sharing on staff satisfaction at work: investigation of universities in Syria
The effect of leader trust and knowledge sharing on staff satisfaction at work: investigation of universities in Syria

Author(s): Hala Alchach, Serene Dalati
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Labor relations, Higher Education , Organizational Psychology
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: leader trust; knowledge sharing behaviour; job satisfaction; higher education sector; Syria;

Summary/Abstract: This research paper examines the effect of leader trust, organisational trust and knowledge sharing on staff attitudes and satisfaction at work at universities in Syria. The research methodology employs a quantitative design of questionnaire instrument. The model predicts that if employees develop high levels of trust in their leader and organizations, this will stimulate a good quality relationship and develop satisfaction at work. Leader trust, Knowledge sharing behaviour and job satisfaction subscales are based on prior research measures. Sampling strategy employed non-probability sampling. The size of the sample is 161. The results of the research designate that trust in leader and knowledge sharing behaviours are positively associated with employee job satisfaction.

  • Issue Year: 16/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 190-205
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English