Contribution behaviours in systems development - a position paper
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2009-12-02Author
Coyle, Sharon
Conboy, Kieran
Acton, Thomas
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Coyle, S., Conboy, K. and Acton, T. (2009). Contribution behaviours in systems development - a position paper, Irish Social Sciences Platform (ISSP) Conference, NUI Galway, December 1st-2nd, 2009
Abstract
This development research paper explores concepts associated with contribution
behaviours. Contribution, in its simplest context occurs in organization settings where
employees share knowledge with one another. Usually, this is preceded by a request
for help from a colleague however; individuals may decide to contribute in the
absence of help requests for example, by preparing a generic instructions document.
Contribution can also be considered from the context of influencing decision-making
within project teams for example decisions will always need to be made in relation to
project schedules and deliverables. Individuals can directly contribute by influencing
and participating in such decisions. In reviewing the literature to-date, contribution
behaviors are intrinsically linked to concepts embedded in knowledge management, in
particular knowledge sharing. Therefore the literature reviewed has explored some
primary elements of knowledge management literature including tacit and explicit
knowledge. Decision-making process activities (of awareness, searching and
matching and formulation and delivery) involved in making contributions are also
discussed.