Impact of Workplace Bullying on Knowledge Hiding Behaviors: Mediating Role of Negative Emotions

Abstract

In this era of Knowledge economy sharing of knowledge is essential for the progress of the organization. Behaviors of individuals effect the way employees share or hide their knowledge. Workplace bullying is a negative behavior that leads towards negative emotions and behaviors. Being bullied at workplace evoke negative emotions among employees that ultimately leads towards negative behaviors. In information technology depends on sharing and creating of knowledge, hiding knowledge cause hurdles in development of organization and employees. Quantitative analysis has been used in this study. Sample size was 150 employees working in IT sector of twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad).  SPSS and endnote are used as software’s in the study. It has been established that workplace bullying leads towards knowledge hiding behavior, and negative emotions mediate the relationship between workplace bullying and knowledge hiding behaviors in IT (Software development) industry of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Recommendations for future research has been proposed.

Keywords: Workplace Bullying, Negative Emotions, Knowledge Hiding Behavior.