The Interactive Effect of Workplace Hazing and Islamic Work Ethics on Knowledge Hiding Behaviour
Authors
MUHAMMAD TUFAIL, UMER GHAURI, SHAHZAD KHAN and IHTESHAM UR RAHMAN
Abstract
Based on the social exchange theory, the current study has two objectives. First, the impact of workplace hazing on knowledge hiding behavior was examined. Second, the interactive effect of workplace hazing and Islamic Work Ethics on knowledge hiding behavior was explored. Primary data was obtained from employees working in different service sector organizations. Purposive sampling technique along with time-lagged approach was adopted. Data of 439 respondents were deemed fit and was utilized for analysis. The obtained result confirmed the direct relation between workplace hazing and knowledge hiding behavior. Further, the moderating effect of IWE was also confirmed. Implications for the managers and future avenues have been discussed.
