Relationship between Pre-Retirement Anxiety and Knowledge Sharing Intentions in State Corporation in Kenya
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Managing knowledge of the aging workforce is a major challenge, particularly to state corporations in Kenya. Psychological effects of disengagement from a work life and the transition to retirement may influence knowledge sharing intensions. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between employee pre-retirement anxiety and knowledge sharing intentions in state corporations in Kenya listed in the Kenya Gazette. The study used exploratory design. The population of the study comprised of all 202 State Corporations in Kenya. The study used purposive sampling to obtain data from the population through a questionnaire. The study targeted employees 10 years to retirement. Quantitative data was used to enable the researcher conduct an in-depth study. The study carried out a pilot test to test the validity and reliability of the questionnaires in gathering the data required for purposes of the study. Simple linear regression and multiple regression analyses was used to establish the nature and magnitude of the relationship between variables and to test hypothesized relationships. The study established that pre-retirement anxiety enhanced knowledge sharing intentions in State Corporations in Kenya. It further found that the relationship was stronger where corporations were based in the same industry and weaker when they were across industries. These research findings contribute by extending the frontiers of knowledge by linking pre-retirement anxiety and knowledge sharing intentions into a conceptual framework which was empirically tested. The study findings provide useful information on the essence of employee Pre-retirement anxiety for managers to make more informed decisions.
Authors and Affiliations
Appolonius Shitiabai Kembu, Iravo Mike Amuhaya, Wario Guyo
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- EP ID EP600966
- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i1/2563
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