TY - JOUR T1 - Effect of Information and Communication Technology on Career Results: Does Knowledge Sharing Matter? AU - Hameed, A. AU - Oudah, Ali JO - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences VL - 9 IS - 5 SP - 153 EP - 162 PY - 2014 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1816-949x DO - jeasci.2014.153.162 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2014.153.162 KW - ICT utilization KW -perceived ease of ICT usage KW -knowledge sharing KW -job satisfaction KW -mediator KW -work effectiveness AB - This study examines the effects of 2 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related factors, ICT utilization and perceived ease of ICT usage, on 2 job outcomes, job satisfaction and work effectiveness. On a theoretical basis, the researcher proposed that these effects could be mediated by knowledge sharing. A total of 246 usable responses from full-time employees working in China were analyzed using hierarchical regression analyses which were furthered confirmed by Sobel test and bootstrap-based PROCESS analysis. Results showed that both job satisfaction and work effectiveness were positively related to ICT utilization and perceived ease of IC T usage. Employees knowledge sha ring orientation significantly mediated the relationships of job satisfaction with ICT utilization and ease of ICT usage, as well as the relationships of work effectiveness with these 2 factors. The present study provides further understanding of the mechanism underlying the influences of ICT on employee workplace issues. ER -