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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to develop and apply a neonatal supportive positioning (NSP) training video program for premature infants, using a position support mat for nurses in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), and to verify its effect on nurses' performance. Methods: Thirty-five NICU nurses were included in the study. For the pre-test, preliminary check-ups were conducted, questionnaires about NSP knowledge on preterm infants were distributed, and NSP performance using neonatal dolls were video recorded for each participant. PowerPoint presentations and videos were used to educate participants on NSP. Furthermore, a 20-minute one-on-one training session was conducted using an NPS kit. Two weeks after the training, we repeated the process of distributing questionnaires about NSP knowledge and recording nurses’ performance videos using neonatal dolls. Questionnaires and videos collected before and after the training were compared. Results: After NSP training, the mean knowledge score of the participants improved significantly from 23.71 ± 3.62 to 29.51 ± 2.29 (Z ¼ 5.09, p < .001). The performance score for postural supportive positioning was 38.03 ± 7.46 before training and 80.06 ± 9.85 after receiving training, indicating a highperformance score after NSP training (Z ¼ 5.16, p < .001). Conclusion: Our NSP training video program increased nurses’ NSP knowledge and performance. Continuous training NICU nurses on NSP, using a standardized training video program, can help improve the care of premature infants.

Purpose: This study investigated the knowledge, performance, and barrier awareness of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) medical staff concerning the prevention and management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption (PADIS) in critically ill adult patients, and aimed to identify the factors influencing the performance of evidence-based PADIS management. Methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study included 189 medical staff (17 physicians, 172 nurses) working in ICUs in two hospitals and recruited between July 13 and 31, 2022. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with the PADIS-related performance of medical staff. Results: The evidence-based performance level for PADIS prevention and management had a mean score of 3.55±0.37 out of 5 points, and the mean knowledge score was 28.23±3.00 out of 33 points. The mean awareness score for barriers to implementing PADIS prevention and management guidelines was 2.91±0.39 out of 5 points. Multiple regression analysis indicated that knowledge of delirium (β=.19, p=.014) and awareness of barriers within the individual domains of medical staff (β=-.20, p=.034) significantly influenced PADIS-related performance. Conclusion: To implement evidence-based practices for the prevention and management of PADIS, steps should be taken to improve the knowledge and awareness of medical staff regarding PADIS. This could be improved through organizational support, such as systematic education and staffing. Specifically, an education program centered on delirium could significantly improve PADIS-related knowledge and performance.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a first aid coaching program (FACP) and to investigate its effects on the first aid knowledge, confidence, and performance of childcare teachers. Methods: A Delphi survey that included 16 experts was used to develop the FACP. A total of 60 participants were included to test the effectiveness of the program. The FACP developed using the survey results focused on improving first aid knowledge, confidence, and performance using a coaching-based method. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance was assessed using 39 items from the program content. Results: Using a 3-round Delphi survey, 6 areas and 42 detailed topics for group and individual coaching programs were developed. The knowledge scores were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (t=4.24, p=.001). The confidence scores were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (F=3.89, p<.001). The performance scores were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (t=12.40, p<.001). Conclusion: Continuous application of the FACP among child care teachers is expected to minimize the harm caused by minor accidents at child care facilities. This program should be formally implemented on a consistent basis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program that applied the 5-step method on the knowledge, attitudes, and performance ability of nursing students in terms of enhancement and sustainability. Methods: Sixty-one nursing students (28 in the experimental group and 33 in the control group) from D city participated in this study. Data were collected from April 25 to December 15, 2016. The experimental group and control group received infant CPR education using the 5-step method and the traditional method, respectively. The outcome variables were measured 3 times (pretest and posttest at 1 week and 6 months after training) Results: There were significant differences in attitude (t=2.68, p=.009) and performance ability (t=4.56, p<.001) between the groups at 1 week after training, as well as in sustained performance ability at 6 months after training (F=6.76, p=.012). Conclusion: The 5-step method of infant CPR training was effective for improving performance ability in a sustained manner and promoting a positive attitude. Therefore, it is recommended that nursing students, as infant CPR novices, receive training using this effective method.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of 'knowledge of result' and 'knowledge of performance', two types of extrinsic feedbacks, during the sit-to-stand movement in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Methods: A total of ten children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (ages 8 to 12 years) were recruited for the study. Subjects with hemiplegic cerebral palsy performed sit-to-stand movement in front of a mirror. Their performance was supervised and revised for normal movement by a pediatric physiotherapist. In the knowledge of the result, subjects performed sit-to-stand using a chair with an armrest in their mind with normal movement. In the knowledge of performance, subjects performed sit-to-stand under verbal instructions. Randomized cross over trials were used in this study. Main outcome measurements were as follows: mediolateral speed, anteroposterior speed, velocity moment, extent in mediolateral direction, extent in anteroposterior direction, and vertical distance of the center of pressure. Results: The mediolateral speed and extent of center of pressure was higher for 'knowledge of performance' in comparison with the other type of extrinsic feedbacks (p<0.05). The other parameters, including anteroposterior speed and extent, and vertical speed of the center of pressure, did not differ between the two types of extrinsic feedbacks (p>0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggested that training in sit-to-stand movement with 'knowledge of result' may result in better use of extrinsic feedback.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of nurse’s knowledge and self-efficacyon nursing performance in pediatric intravenous fluid management and provide the primarydata necessary for the efficient intravenous injection management of hospitalizedchildren. Methods: This study was a descriptive study design with 141 nurses who performpediatric intravenous therapy care at eight hospitals in the S, C, D, and S regions. Data were collected from September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. Results: Nursingperformance of pediatric intravenous injection management was significantly positivelycorrelated with knowledge (r=.44, p<.001) and self-efficacy (r=.19, p=.022). Nurses’knowledge (β=.42, p<.001) and self-efficacy (β=. 22, p=.004) of pediatric intravenous injectionmanagement and care were identified as significant predictors of nursing performancethereof, with these two factors explaining 21.9% of the variance. Conclusion: Thisstudy found that knowledge and self-efficacy of pediatric intravenous injection managementare significant predictors of the practice of intravenous care among pediatric nurses. Therefore, considering these factors, education and intervention programs should bedeveloped to enhance pediatric nurses’ knowledge and self-efficacy regarding intravenousinjection management.

The instant messenger (IM) is frequently encountered as a facilitator of communication in both social and working contexts. Nevertheless, there are concerns about the extent to which IMs bring organizational benefits, thereby overcoming interruptions to work. In this study, we focus on how IM tools contribute to knowledge transfer at work, as well as their influence on team performance. Our research model is validated by a survey of work professionals (n=41) at a small sized company. Implications and conclusions are discussed.

Purpose: Clinical nursing practice is important because it helps nursing students experience realities of clinical nursing that cannot be learned through theoretical education. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an interactive nursing skills mobile application for nursing students. Methods: Sixty-six senior nursing students were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. The experimental group used an interactive nursing skills mobile application for 1 week. The control group was provided with a mobile application containing noninteractive nursing video contents for 1 week. Before (pre-test) and 1 week after (post-test) using the mobile application, participants' knowledge of clinical nursing skills, self-efficacy of nursing practice, and nursing skills performance were assessed. Results: The experimental group showed a significantly higher value for knowledge after 1 week of treatment via their mobile application than the control group (t ¼ 3.34, p ¼ .001). In addition, they showed significantly improved self-efficacy before and after intervention (t ¼ 2.46, p ¼ .017) than the control group. The experimental group's nursing skills performance was also significantly enhanced after intervention (t ¼ 7.05, p < .001), with a significant difference in the degree of improvement (t ¼ 4.47, p < .001). Conclusion: The interactive learner-centered nursing education mobile application with systematic contents was an effective method for students to experience practical nursing skills. Developing and applying a mobile application with other nursing contents that can be effectively used across all range of nursing students is recommended.

본 연구는 팀 기반 ACLS 시뮬레이션 교육이 학습자의 지식 수준과 수행 자신감에 미치는 효과를 확인하고 지식과 자신감의 관계를 분석하기 위해 시도되었다. 연구 대상은 B대학교 간호학과 학생 181명이었고 ACLS 시뮬레이션 교육 프로그램이 시행된 후 지식 측정 도구와 수행 자신감 측정 도구를 사용하여 연구 대상자의 교육에 미치는 효과를 확인하였다. 연구 결과에 따르면 팀 기반 ACLS 시뮬레이션 교육은 학습자의 지식과 수행 자신감을 향상시키는 데 효과적 인 것으로 나타났다. 또한 ACLS 지식과 수행 자신감 사이에는 양의 상관관계가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 향후 연구에서 는 교육 효과의 장기적인 지속성과 실제 임상 적용에서의 효과를 평가할 필요가 있다.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of team-based ACLS simulation education on learners' knowledge level and performance confidence, and to analyze the relationship between knowledge and confidence. Method: The subjects of the study were 181 nursing students at B University. After the educational program was implemented, the effect of the study subjects on education was measured using knowledge measurement tools and performance confidence measurement tools. Findings and conclusion: According to the research results, team-based ACLS simulation education was effective in improving learners' knowledge and performance confidence. In addition, it was confirmed that there was a positive correlation between ACLS knowledge and performance confidence. Future studies need to evaluate the long-term persistence of educational effects and their effectiveness in practical clinical applications.

This research examined the mediation effects of knowledge absorptive capacity (KAC) and knowledge management capability (KMC), between information communication technology (ICT) implementation and firm performance. In the past, studies investigated KAC and KMC separately. While studies of KAC focus on the flow of information, those of KMC focus on knowledge creation triggered by innovative information. However, KAC and KMC are not mutually exclusive and as such we investigated them together in this research. We surveyed 126 companies and analyzed hypotheses with LISREL analysis. This research provided empirical support for the Nonaka’s contention that the information processing has a positive effect on knowledge creation. We also found that there is a mediation effect between ICT implementation and firm performance. Not only is there a direct effect of ICT implementation on firm performance, but there is an indirect effect through KAC and KMC. KAC has a positive effect on both KMC and firm performance. However, it has been discovered that while KMC has mediation effect, it is not significant as an independent factor for firm performance.

최근 국제화에 대한 논의가 폭넓게 진행되고 있으며, 특히 이를 성취하기 위한 기업의 주요한 전략적 옵션으로써 국제인수가 크게 각광받고 있다. 그러나 동 전략의 중요성이 꾸준히 부상하고 있는 것과는 달리 국제경영 분야에서는 그간 학문적 관심을 상대적으로 받지 못해 왔으며, 오히려 조직과학, 재무 및 재무경제학 분야에서 주목을 받아왔다. 이러한 이유로 인해, 국제인수 내 지식습득 과정이나 학습 메커니즘에 대한 실증이 현저히 부족한 상황이고, 더욱이 선행연구의 관심이 ‘인수로 인한 부의 창조 (wealth creation)에 집중됨으로써 국제인수가 기업의 성과측정에 미치는 영향에 대한 적절한 연구가 실행되지 못하고 있다. 동 문제에 대한 인식하에, 본 연구는 국제인수의 특징을 자세히 알아보고, 현재까지 진행된 실증연구를 면밀히 살펴봄으로써 향후 미래 연구과제를 제시해 보고자 한다.

The heart of international business conversation lies in competitive pressure for internationalization and it is especially widely credited for promoting cross-border acquisitions(CBAs) as an important strategic option in current times. Although the prevalence of the strategy is highlighted, it has in fact received relatively scant attention in the scholarly literature on international business and has been heavily analyzed only in the fields of organization science, finance and financial economics. For these reasons, little is known about the process of knowledge acquisition and learning mechanisms within cross-border acquisitions. In addition, as the emphasis of previous studies tends to be merely on wealth creation, research on performance evaluation has not kept pace with this strategic prevalence in the global market. Recognizing the problem, this paper attempts to seek insights into CBAs and suggests avenues for future research by reviewing current empirics.

Employing a sample of 126 suppliers in Korean electronic industry, this research examined the effects of institutional environment, social capital and strategic importance in manufacturer-supplier relationships on knowledge sharing. Building on the relational view and knowledge-based theories, this study proposed that these factors facilitate knowledge sharing in manufacturer-supplier relationships and that knowledge mediates satisfaction between manufacturer-supplier relationships for competitive advantage. Results indicate that institutional environment, social capital and strategic importance in manufacturer-supplier relationships are indeed associated with greater knowledge sharing. Inter-firm satisfaction is, in turn, positively associated with knowledge sharing for competitive advantage through technical support, financial support, competence increasing. Further, results provide evidence that knowledge sharing plays a mediating role between institutional environment, social capital, strategic importance and inter-firm satisfaction.

다국적 기업(MNE)의 자회사 혁신 성과는 경쟁이 치열해지는 국제 환경에서 MNE의 생존과 발전에 있어서 중요하다. 지식경영의 관 점에서 자회사 혁신성과를 어떻게 추진할 것인가 하는 문제가 중요한 이슈가 되고 있다. 그러나 선행연구는 지식이질성이 자회사 혁신 성과에 미치는 영향의 메커니즘을 체계적으로 밝히지 않고 있다. 따라서 지식흡수능력과 지식결합능력의 조절 역할에 초점을 맞추어 내부지식이절성 (IKH)과 외부지식이절성 (EKH)가 자회사 혁신 성과에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 중국 내 343개 자회사를 대상으로 현장조사를 실시한 결과, IKH는 자회사 혁신성과, EKH는 자회사 혁신성과와 긍정적인 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 본 연구 결과는 지식흡수능력이 IKH와 EKH의 자회사 혁신성과에 미치는 영향을 강화시켜 지식흡수능력이 높을수록 IKH와 EKH의 관계는 물 론 자회사 혁신성과도 강화된다는 것을 보여주었다. 지식결합능력 역시 IKH와 EKH와 자회사 혁신성과의 관계를 긍정적으로 조절하 여 지식결합능력이 높을수록 IKH와 EKH의 관계는 물론 자회사 혁신성과도 강화된다는 것을 알 수 있다. 본 연구의 이론적, 경영적 시 사점에 대해 논의한다.

The innovation performance of subsidiaries of a multinational enterprise (MNE) is the key of the MNE's survival and development in the increasingly competitive international environment. The issue of how to promote subsidiary innovation performance from the perspective of knowledge management is becoming an important issue. However, studies do not systematically reveal the mechanisms of the effects of knowledge heterogeneity on subsidiary innovation performance. Thus, based on knowledge-based view, absorptive capability theory and dynamic capability theory, we investigated the impact of internal knowledge heterogeneity (IKH) and external knowledge heterogeneity (EKH) on subsidiary innovation performance by focusing on moderating roles of the knowledge absorptive capability and knowledge combination capability. The results of a field survey of 343 subsidiaries in China indicate that IKH is positively related to subsidiary innovation performance and EKH is positively related to subsidiary innovation performance. Besides, the findings provide that knowledge absorptive capability strengthens the effects of IKH and EKH on subsidiary innovation performance, such that the higher the knowledge absorptive capability, the stronger the relationships between IKH and EKH as well as subsidiary innovation performance. Knowledge combination capability also positively moderates the relationships between IKH and EKH and subsidiary innovation performance, such that the higher the knowledge combination capability, the stronger the relationships between IKH and EKH as well as subsidiary innovation performance. Theoretical and managerial implications of this study are discussed.

본 연구는 암묵적 지식의 습득이 중국의 첨단기술산업에 있어서 생산성 향상과 혁신에 얼마나 많은 영향을 미치는가에 관한 연구를 실시해 보았다. 연구대상 및 연구방법은 山西省(運城市)의 첨단 기술기업 5곳을 대상으로 하여 상관관계 분석 및 계층적 회귀 분석을 사용하였다. 우선 이를 위해 총 150부의 설문지가 배포되었고 109부의 설문지가 회수되었다. 설문지는 네 가지 측면에서 고안되었다. (1)개인정보와 관련한 영역에는 연 령, 성별, 근무년수, 교육 수준 및 업무 부서가 포함되었다. (2)암묵적 지식획득은 종류로 는 인지적 암묵적 지식획득과 기술 암묵 지식획득으로 구성되었다. 또한 (3)조직 학습 (4)혁신성과에는 제품 혁신 및 서비스 혁신이 포함되었다. 문헌 연구를 토대로, 본 연구에 서는 암묵적 지식 습득, 조직 학습 및 혁신 성과에 관한 연구 모델과 네 가지 연구 가설을 수립하였다. 이러한 가설은 상관 분석, 회귀 분석 및 계층적 회귀 분석의 방법을 사용하여 검증하었다. 이러한 과정에서 첫째, 109부의 설문지에 관한 기술적 통계 분석을 수행하였 고, 둘째 설문지에 관한 신뢰성과 타당성을 검증해 보았으며, 다음으로 회귀 분석과 계층 적 회귀 분석을 실시하여 가설검증을 진행했다. 연구 결과에 따르면 (1)암묵적 지식 획득 의 수준은 혁신 성과에 긍정적 영향을 미치고, 기술적 암묵 지식의 영향은 인지적 암묵 지식의 영향보다 더 높게 나타났다. (2)특히 조직 학습은 기업의 혁신 성과와 핵심경쟁력 에 상당한 긍정적 영향을 미치고 있으며.(3)기술적 암묵 지식 습득은 조직 학습에 긍정적 인 영향을 미쳤다. (4)조직 학습은 암묵적 지식 획득과 혁신 성과 사이의 관계에서 매개 역할을 수행하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 금번 연구 결과에서는 실제로 다음과 같은 의미가 있었다.(1)첨단기술 기업은 암묵적 지식의 습득과 공유에 주의를 기울여야 하며 대학이나 연구 기관과 협력 할 수 있는 더 많은 기회를 찾아야 하고 (2)첨단기술기업은 암묵적 지식을 보다 잘 습득하고 변형하고 공유하고 효율성을 높이기 위해 지식 관리 시스템을 구축해야 한다. (3)또한 회사 내에서 양호한 학습 문화를 구축하고 직원들이 지식을 공유하도록 권장해야 한다. 사실 본 연구에서는 비록 제안된 가설을 입증했지만, 다음과 같은 연구의 한계점이 있다. 우선, 연구대상이 되었던 표본의 수에 있어서 단지 5개의 기업만이 조사 대상으로 선정되며 그 결과는 제한적일 수 밖에 없었다. 또한 경험적 연구에서 종속 변수인 혁신을 포함하지 않은 관계로 연구의 완전성 측면에서 다소 미흡하다고 할 수 있다. 따라서 향후 추가적인 연구를 통해 기술 혁신과 경영 혁신을 추가하여 연구의 깊이를 보다 구체적으로 할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

This research examined the relationship between tacit knowledge acquisition and innovation performance, using a sample of five local high-tech enterprises in Yun Cheng, Shan Xi Province. The methodology was literature review and questionnaire. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed to the five companies and 109 were collected. The questionnaire was designed in 4 parts: (1) employee's personal information including gender, age, education level, working years, working departments. (2) tacit knowledge acquisition including cognitive tacit knowledge acquisition and technical tacit knowledge acquisition. (3) organizational learning (4) innovation performance including product innovation and service innovation. Based on the literature review, the research model about the tacit knowledge acquisition, organizational learning and innovation performance was built and the 4 hypotheses were put forward. In order to test the four hypotheses, the method of correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis was used to analyze the data. First, the author did a descriptive analysis to the 109 questionnaire from the aspects of gender, age, educating level, working level, working department. Then, the reliability and validity test was approached. Next, the method of correlation analysis, regression analysis and hierarchical regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The results are the following :(1) The level of tacit knowledge acquisition has a positive effect on innovation performance, and the effect of technical tacit knowledge is higher than that of cognitive tacit knowledge; (2) Organizational learning has a significant positive effect on innovation performance; (3) Cognitive tacit knowledge acquisition has a significant effect on organizational learning, and technical tacit knowledge acquisition has a positive effect on organizational learning; (4) Organizational learning plays a mediating role in the relationship between tacit knowledge acquisition and innovation performance. The research results lead to the practical implications: (1) High-tech enterprises should pay more attention to the acquiring and sharing of the tacit knowledge and strive more opportunities to the cooperations with universities and research institutes. (2) High-tech enterprises should set up knowledge management system in order to improve the efficiency of knowledge acquisition, sharing, and transferring. (3) High-tech enterprises should furtherly build up good learning culture and encourage employees to improve themselves and communicate with others. Although this empirical research tested the proposed hypotheses, it has some limitations. First, The sample is too small, only five enterprises were selected and the result was limited. Then, in the empirical research, the dependent variable of innovation performance was divided into two dimensions and it was not complete. In the future study, the evaluation to innovation performance would be more specific like technology innovation and management innovation.

연구는 암묵적 지식의 습득이 중국의 첨단기술산업에 있어서 생산성향상과 혁신에 얼마나 많은 영향을 미치는 가에 대해 연구해 보았다. 연구대상 및 연구방법은 山西省(運城市)의 첨단 기술기업 5곳을 대상으로 하여 상관관계 분석 및 계층적 회귀 분석을 사용하였다. 이를 통해 암묵적 지식획득 수준, 조직 학습 및 핵심 경쟁력 간의 관계를 살펴보았다. 연구 결과에 따르면 암묵적 지식 획득의 수준은 핵심 경쟁력에 상당한 긍정적 영향을 미치고, 기술적 암묵지식의 영향은 인지적 암묵지식의 영향보다 더 높은 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 조직학습은 회사의 핵심 경쟁력에 상당한 긍정적 영향을 미치며, 인지적 암묵지식의 습득은 조직학습에 아무런 영향을 미치지 않고, 기술적 암묵지식 습득은 조직학습에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 조직 학습은 암묵적 지식획득 수준과 핵심 경쟁력 간의 관계에 있어서 매개 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다.

This study examined the relationship between tacit knowledge acquisition and innovation performance, using a sample of five local high-tech enterprises in Yun Cheng, Shan Xi Province. The method of Correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the level of tacit knowledge acquisition had a positive effect on innovation performance, and the effect of technical tacit knowledge was higher than that of cognitive tacit knowledge; Organizational learning had a significant positive effect on innovation performance; Cognitive tacit knowledge acquisition had no effect on organizational learning, and technical tacit knowledge acquisition had a positive effect on organizational learning; Organizational learning played a mediating role in the relationship between tacit knowledge acquisition and innovation performance.

본 연구는 경상남도 소방공무원들을 대상으로 소방행정조직의 사회적 자본이 지식공유에 미치는 영향력과 이러한 지식공유가 소방행정서비스 성과에 미치는 영향을 검정하였다. 본 연구의 분석결 과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 관계적 사회적 자본을 제외하고 구조적 사회적 자본과 인지적 사회적 자본 은 정보공유에 통계적으로 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 조사되었다. 즉 구성원간의 공동목표 인식과 비전공유 및 조직공유문화에 대한 이해도가 높을수록 구성원들 간의 정보공유는 촉진되는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 관계적 사회적 자본은 구성원 간의 정보공유를 높이지 못하는 것으로 나타 났다. 둘째, 소방행정서비스 성과는 구조적 사회적 자본을 활성화하여 정보공유를 극대화할 때 향상 될 수 있음을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 다음과 같은 한계점을 가진다. 횡단면적 방법을 사용하였으나 소방행정서비스 성과는 시간이 지남에 따라 바뀔 수 있음으로 향후 연구는 종단적 연구를 통해 소방 행정서비스 성과를 검증하는 것이 중요하다. 그리고 조직문화가 다를 경우 서비스성과에 미치는 영향도 다를 수 있다는 점이다.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of social capital on knowledge sharing and the effect of knowledge sharing on the service performance of fire service administration. The structural relationship among those variables were analyzed based on the data collected from fire service officers in Gyeongnam province in South Korea. This study categorized social capital into three dimensions: structural, cognitive and relational. The results of this study are as follows. Both structural social capital and cognitive social capital have a statistically significant effect on information sharing, while the effect of relational social capital is not significant. This finding implies that, the higher level of understanding of common goal, vision sharing and organizational sharing culture among members, the more information sharing among members is promoted. However, relational social capital does not increase information sharing among members. It is also confirmed that fire service performance can be improved when information sharing is maximized by facilitating structural social capital. Further studies should address temporal patterns of their service performance and different effects by different organizational culture.