Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business
Vol 39 No 2 (2024): May

The Relationship of Trust, Knowledge Transfer and the Person-Job and Person-Organization Fit as Moderating Effects

Nikolas Fajar Wuryaningrat (Department of Management, Faculty Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Manado, Tondano, 95618, Indonesia)
Ardianus Laurens Paulus (Department of Management, Faculty of Business, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala, Surabaya, 60265, Indonesia)
Danny I. Rantung (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Klabat, Airmadidi, 95371, Indonesia)
Deske W. Mandagi (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Klabat, Airmadidi, 95371, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 May 2024

Abstract

Introduction/Main Objectives: The study aims to assess the relationship between trust and knowledge transfer with PJ-fit and PO-fit as moderating variables. Background Problems: There are two divergent perspectives on knowledge transfer, and trust has been posited as a potential unifying factor that could mitigate these differences. Trust, in many studies, has been regarded as a crucial factor for knowledge transfer, although there is a blurred understanding between trust and distrust. PJ-fit and PO-fit are moderating variables in the relationship between trust and knowledge transfer. Novelty: Most PJ-fit and PO-fit studies discuss trust and knowledge transfer. This makes the constructs of PJ-fit and PO-fit, as the moderating variables between trust and knowledge transfer, a novelty in this research. Research Methods: This survey analyzed the employees in companies’ information and technology divisions and collected data from 271 participants. The data was analyzed with PLS-SEM 3.29. Finding/Results: The result revealed that trust significantly impacts knowledge transfer, with the relationship being strengthened by PJ-fit. Conclusion: The optimal fit of knowledge, skills, and abilities is essential in promoting the relationship between trust and knowledge transfer in organizations that require employees who are oriented toward high-tech abilities. Therefore, recruitment based on PJ-fit may be more suitable when looking for an employee with a strong emphasis on expertise.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jieb

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business (JIEB), with registered number print ISSN 2085-8272; online ISSN 2338-5847, is open access, peer-reviewed journal whose objective is to publish original research papers related to the Indonesian economy and business issues. This journal is also dedicated to ...