Factors affecting knowledge sharing in information systems development projects

The issue of effective knowledge sharing in organizations is still a dilemma for managers. Even, in the process of knowledge management, knowledge sharing issue attracts more attention of scholars and researchers in the field. It has been emphasized that effective knowledge sharing can even determine the success of projects in organizations. In reality, there are reports on the high failure rate in information systems development projects in organization. In order to address the above mentioned issue, this study with a comprehensive literature review, proposed a conceptual model of the factors affecting knowledge sharing in of information systems development projects. This model suggests that personality factors and leadership qualities have essential role in knowledge sharing among project team members. This model help project managers to identify important factors affecting knowledge sharing, create suitable behavior among their employees and enhance their project success rate.