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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJARCMSS) [ Vol. 9 | No. 2 (II) | April - June, 2026 ]

Exploring the Influence of Intrinsic Motivation as a Boon to Knowledge Sharing

G S Radha & Nafeesa S

One of the toughest challenges faced by the manager in the organisation is getting the work done from employees. Knowledge sharing aids the organisation in smooth functioning, whereas motivation encourages knowledge sharing. The objective of this research paper is to examine the impact of intrinsic motivation as a boon to knowledge sharing and to support the claim that intrinsic motivation strongly influences knowledge sharing in the organisation. The data collected is based on qualitative research. This article reveals that knowledge sharing is essential to an organisation’s growth, and both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are essential for knowledge sharing, but intrinsic motivation has a stronger influence. It is identified that intrinsic motivation strongly influences knowledge sharing.

Radha, G. & Nafeesa, S. (2026). Exploring the Influence of Intrinsic Motivation as a Boon to Knowledge Sharing. International Journal of Advanced Research in Commerce, Management & Social Science, 09(02(II)), 239–248. https://doi.org/10.62823/IJARCMSS/9.2(II).9101

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Article DOI: 10.62823/IJARCMSS/9.2(II).9101

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.62823/IJARCMSS/9.2(II).9101

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