Factors Influencing Knowledge Sharing Toward Innovation: A Study of Electronic Industry of Iran
Reza Asgharian, Mahmood Zohoori, Maryam Malakouti, Omid Attarnezhad
Journal of Computer Science & Information Technology, 1(1), pp. 55-64.

Abstract
Extant research have postulated that innovation has vital role in developing industries, and it can be boosted by knowledge sharing. This research tries to explore the main factors influencing knowledge sharing in electronic industry of Iran. At the end, 9 factors were highlighted based on the 122 managers’ opinion from 18 largest companies.

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Reza Asgharian
PhD Student
Faculty of Management and Human Resource Development (FPPSM)
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)

Mahmood Zohoori
Master of environmental technology management
Faculty of Engineering
UPM

Maryam Malakouti
PhD Student
Perdana School of science Technology and Innovation
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)

Omid Attarnezhad
MBA, IBS, University Technology Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
Malaysia