Competence and Knowledge Sharing Behavior as Determinants of Innovative Work Behavior: A Study on Employeeso The Semarang City Education Office
Abstract
Human resources are the main driving force in organizations, including in the government sector. In this context, employee performance is the key to achieving organizational goals. This study aims to analyze the influence of competence and knowledge sharing behavior on innovative work behavior, including factors that affect the performance of employees of the Semarang City Education Office. This study uses a quantitative approach with an explanatory survey design. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to employees of the Semarang City Education Office with a total of 125 respondents. The data analysis technique used was multiple regression analysis to test the direct influence of independent variables on dependent variables. The results of the analysis showed that employee competence had a significant effect on innovative behavior (β = 0.648; p < 0.01) and knowledge sharing behavior (β = 0.830; p < 0.01). Knowledge sharing behavior also had a positive effect on innovative behavior (β = 0.255; p < 0.05). This model explains 70.2% of the variance of innovative work behaviors. These findings underscore the importance of improving competence and a culture of knowledge sharing in encouraging innovation in the work environment.
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17. Prieto, I. M., & Pérez-Santana, M. P. (2014). Managing innovative work behavior: The role of human resource practices. Personnel Review, 43(2), 184–208. https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-11-2012-0199
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19. Sonmez Cakir, F., & Adiguzel, Z. (2020). Analysis of Leader Effectiveness in Organization and Knowledge Sharing Behavior on Employees and Organization. SAGEOpen,10(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244020914634
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21. Suwaji, R., Muliyadi, M., & Kusuma, I. A. (2024). The Role of HR Technology in HR Management Transformation: Improving Organisational Efficiency and Productivity. Jurnal Infomasi Dan Teknologi, 6(2), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.60083/jidt.v6i2.533
22. Turyadi, I., Zulkifli, Tawil, M. R., Ali, H., & Abdurrahman, S. (2023). The role of digital leadership in organizations to improve employee performance and business success. Jurnal Ekonomi, 12(02), 1671–1677.
23. Valmohammadi, C., & Shahrashoob, V. (2022). Determinants of the human capital department development programs toward achieving functional strategic objectives: a fuzzy hybrid approach. Industrial and Commercial Training, 54(3), 377–395. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-02-2021-0012
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“Competence and Knowledge Sharing Behavior as Determinants of Innovative Work Behavior: A Study on Employeeso The Semarang City Education Office”, Soc. sci. humanities j., vol. 9, no. 01, pp. 6469–6477, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.18535/sshj.v9i01.1591.
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