Analysis of Tacit Knowledge Sharing Among College Teachers Based on the Social Exchange Theory

Abstract

With the advent of the era of knowledge economy, tacit knowledge sharing has attracted many researchers as a hot topic. Tacit knowledge sharing emphasizes that individuals can effectively communicate and share their accumulated tacit knowledge with others, which is of great significance for knowledge dissemination and innovation. As the main force of imparting sophisticated professional knowledge, college teachers are responsible for sharing their individual tacit knowledge to break the shackles of individual learning and achieve the development of teachers’ professional. Based on the social exchange theory, this paper analyzes how the tacit knowledge sharing mechanism of college teachers operates, points out the obstacles that currently hinder college teachers from sharing tacit knowledge,then puts forward  corresponding measures, aiming to find a feasible path to help university teachers share their tacit knowledge. The research found that college teachers should be encouraged to enhance their willingness to share knowledge from the aspects of teacher subject, teacher group, school management and technical support.