Computer-mediated knowledge sharing and individual user differences: An exploratory study

European Journal of Information Systems

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 52-64

  Taylor, W Andrew ^a  

^a BRADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cognitive style; Gender; Knowledge management systems; Knowledge sharing; Perceived usefulness; Usage; User differences

Indexed keywords

EID: 1842534565     PISSN: 0960085X     EISSN: 14769344     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000484     Document Type: Article

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