Knowledge sharing framework for disaster management

Abstract

Purpose-The objective of this research paper is to improve our understanding of knowledge sharing in Disaster Management (DM), since knowledge sharing is seen as one of the essential success factors for disaster management initiative. Based on literature, the study has developed a framework of knowledge sharing for DM, identifying four factors namely environmental factors, motivational factors, institutional factors and technological factors. Design/methodology/ approach – This paper undertake a narrative approach to the literature review instead of a meta-analysis method. The narrative approach was chosen because the collected papers were both qualitative and quantitative studies from existing literature. Findings-Although many studies have been carried out with regard to DM issues, very few have focused systematically on knowledge sharing for DM; thus, this paper has proposed a framework as a basis for understanding knowledge sharing research in DM and four factors that influence knowledge sharing practice in this domain. Research limitations/implications-We have discussed the importance of knowledge sharing in DM generally, yet there remain a number of barriers needs to contribute such lack of research in technological dimension such as social media-based knowledge sharing intention to use during disaster efforts. Practical implications-this study presents a comprehensive knowledge sharing framework for DM which facilitating and integrating knowledge sharing behaviours through the understanding of DM knowledge sharing factors. The utilisation of this essential framework expected to contribute effective knowledge sharing in DM situation.