The antecedents of knowledge withholding behavior: The role of norm of reciprocity, social identity salience and perceived organizational culture

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, knowledge management has become increasingly important in organizations. The ability to share and utilize knowledge effectively is essential for a company's success. Despite this importance, however, employees sometimes withhold knowledge, which can hinder an organization's progress. This phenomenon is known as knowledge withholding behavior (KWB). The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the extent to which social exchange theory, social identity theory, and organizational culture affect KWB.