العلاقة بين مشاركة المعرفة و قدرة الفرد على التكيف: دراسة ميدانية في الشركات الصناعيةالمدرجة في سوق عمان المالي

This study aims at measuring the impacts of knowledge sharing practices in individual’s adaptability. To achieve this aim, a questionnaire was developed and circulated to the manufacturing companies listed in Amman Stock Exchange the number of which is (93). Out of (279) questionnaires, (160) questionnaires were collected which represent a response rate of nearly (57%). The research results showed that high levels of knowledge sharing practices were experienced by the manufacturing companies regardless of their types. However, they did not give any incentives for employees who are willing to share their knowledge with others. In addition, the results clarified that employees have a high level of adaptability (crisis’ adaptability, cultural adaptability, physical work adaptability, uncertainty adaptability, creativity adaptability, interpersonal adaptability, work stress adaptability and learning adaptability). The results revealed a significant positive relationship between knowledge sharing practices and uncertainty adaptability, creativity adaptability, interpersonal adaptability and learning adaptability. But there was no significant relationship between knowledge sharing practices and crises adaptability, cultural adaptability, physical work adaptability and work stress adaptability. KEYWORDS: Knowledge sharing, Individual's adaptability, Listed manufacturing companies in Amman Stock Exchange (ASE).