Attitudes of Students Regarding Knowledge Sharing Culture: A Case Study on Sonargaon University.

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to identify the attitudes of students regarding knowledge sharing culture in Sonargaon University. The nature of the study is descriptive research where only quantitative data were used. For primary data, a sample of 200 respondents (70% male and 30% female) were surveyed through personal observation and filling up questionnaires. The questionnaire was designed into two segments. The first segment was for getting the demographic information about the respondents and the second one contains 18 statements allowed to get insight about student’s attitudes on such issues. The questionnaires were distributed to 230 students in the Sonargaon University and the valid information were collected and analyzed. The findings of the study revealed that knowledge sharing is encouraged by most of the students are highly encouraged to express their opinion and ideas. The University’s environment is also useful for knowledge sharing. It was also found that in most of the student use internet and social networking for sharing knowledge among them. The campus is covered with many facilities too; like free Wi-Fi, central library, open library, seminar etc. Although the study was conducted on very small group of students, the result of the study would contribute to decision making and policy formulation aimed at fostering knowledge sharing in the University. Some students are found that knowledge sharing is a time consuming attempt, they have to change their thinking and have to cooperate with friends and others because sharing knowledge with others is important for student life and career