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The Impact of Knowledge Sharing On the Added Value of Knowledge

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    1 Clinical Research Development Unit of Akbar Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

    2 Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

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Document Type : Review Article

Abstract

Introduction: Knowledge sharing is one of the key processes that creates added value within organizational strategy, characterized by its distinct and prominent aspects. While tangible assets often face declining utility, shared knowledge generates greater synergistic value. Research shows that knowledge sharing positively impacts organizational performance and creates added value through the generation of new knowledge. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of knowledge sharing—as one of the core processes of knowledge management—on the added value of knowledge.
Materials & Methods: This study is a narrative review conducted to explore the impact of knowledge sharing on the added value of knowledge. Initially, criteria for the inclusion and exclusion of articles were defined. In the next phase, existing studies were examined across multiple sources, including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Iranian databases such as Noormags, Magiran, Civilica, and the IranDoc Ganji system. Out of 61 reviewed articles, 34 were selected and incorporated into the research findings.
Results: The review of studies indicated that numerous articles acknowledged the impact of knowledge sharing on the added value of knowledge. These impacts were categorized into two groups: direct and indirect. The direct effects included the creation of new knowledge, improvement of business processes, enhancement of organizational productivity, increased innovation and creativity, improvement in the quality of products and services, and better decision-making processes. The indirect effects comprised the strengthening of organizational culture, social capital, achievement of sustainable competitive advantage, reduction of long-term costs, human resource development, and customer satisfaction.
Conclusion: Knowledge sharing among individuals is a key process within knowledge management activities for organizations and various institutions, aimed at creating value and achieving competitive advantage. Consequently, it directly or indirectly influences knowledge, leading to the creation of added value.

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Horizon of Medical Education Development
Volume 16, Issue 4
January 2026
Pages 135-150
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