Understanding factors affecting knowledge sharing : A proposed framework for Bangladesh’s business organizations

Purpose The aim of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework of knowledge sharing for Bangladesh’s business organizations. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of previous literature, this paper proposed a framework for knowledge sharing. Findings This paper identified organizational commitment as a potential mediator for the relationship between organizational factors (organizational culture, leadership and structure) and knowledge sharing. In this paper, top management support and information and communication technology (ICT) support are also proposed as potential moderators that can affect knowledge sharing. Research limitations/implications This paper has identified several organizational factors to predict knowledge sharing. Future research with empirical evidence will validate this conceptual framework. Practical implications This paper will help business managers to understand knowledge sharing from a different perspective. Propositions of organizational commitment as a potential mediator and top management support and ICT support as potential moderators will provide managers with a better understanding of employees’ knowledge sharing behavior. Originality/value This paper adopted the general model of workplace commitment and integrated with organizational factors (organizational culture, leadership, structure, top management support and ICT support) to understand knowledge sharing for the business organizations of Bangladesh.