Amir Soleimani; Hamdullah Habibi; Aysan Pashaei fakhri
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge sharing and teachers' job motivation. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design using structural equation modeling (SEM). The population consisted of all secondary school ...
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This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge sharing and teachers' job motivation. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design using structural equation modeling (SEM). The population consisted of all secondary school teachers in Tabriz. A sample of 330 teachers was selected through multi-stage cluster sampling based on Morgan's table. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires, including Neefe's (2001) Organizational Learning, Van den Hooff and Van Weenen's (2004) Knowledge Sharing, and Lodahl and Kejner's (2004) Job Motivation scales. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson's correlation coefficient, one-sample T-tests, and SEM through SPSS 26 and AMOS software. The correlation matrix indicated a direct and significant relationship between knowledge sharing, organizational learning, and teachers' job motivation. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated an acceptable fit for the measurement models. Standardized path coefficients revealed significant direct effects of organizational learning on job motivation (β = 0.37), knowledge sharing on organizational learning (β = 0.59), and knowledge sharing on job motivation (β = 0.16). Furthermore, knowledge sharing, mediated by organizational learning, positively influenced teachers' job motivation. The findings highlight the critical role of knowledge sharing in enhancing teachers' motivation and underscore the importance of fostering a culture of organizational learning within schools. It is recommended to implement initiatives that encourage knowledge sharing and emphasize professional development to improve both organizational learning and teachers' motivation.