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Title:
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A MULTIDIMENSIONAL MODEL OF TRUST AND ITSANTECEDENTS FOR KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES |
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Author(s):
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Abel Usoro , Grzegorz Majewski |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-82-9 |
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Editors:
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Gunilla Bradley and Piet Kommers |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Information systems, knowledge sharing, virtual communities, trust management, trust computing. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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140 |
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Last Page:
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144 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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The concept of trust in the use of information systems is of current interest resulting in different models. The existing
models could be said to fall into human and information technology (IT) dimensions or a combination of these
dimensions. This paper attempts to conceptually develop a comprehensive model that classifies antecedents of trust in
information systems (IS) into (a) purely human-based, (b) purely IT-based, and (c) a combination of both. The
relationship between the antecedents will also be investigated. The paper approaches IS from a socio-technical
perspective. The conceptual multidimensional model that is proposed by this paper assesses the boundaries of trust
antecedents and their influential factors. The research model is in the context of on-line knowledge sharing in virtual
communities which may involve participants (from a few to a few thousands), a variety of technologies (from simple
web-based discussion boards to immersive virtual worlds such as Second Life). The paper proposes a subsequent
empirical study to validate the research model. |
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