Table 2. Intentional knowledge hoarding... | Emerald Publishing

Table 2.

Intentional knowledge hoarding by expatriate co-workers

Theoretical dimension	Examples
Obstruction of learning opportunities	Much experience of asking for advice on how to perform a new task and, rather than receiving an explanation, having an expatriate colleague complete the task. This insistence on doing rather than teaching was interpreted as a means to prevent Emirati recruits from learning on the job and developing their own skills
Inadequate guidance	Difficulties experienced in ensuring the correct execution of their duties due to receiving inadequate information or guidance.
Vertical knowledge hoarding	Expatriate managers as well as employees withhold important information
Ubiquity of knowledge hoarding	Three participants mentioned that restrictions on knowledge sharing with Emirati employees also operate in the public sector

Theoretical dimension	Examples
Obstruction of learning opportunities	Much experience of asking for advice on how to perform a new task and, rather than receiving an explanation, having an expatriate colleague complete the task. This insistence on doing rather than teaching was interpreted as a means to prevent Emirati recruits from learning on the job and developing their own skills
Inadequate guidance	Difficulties experienced in ensuring the correct execution of their duties due to receiving inadequate information or guidance.
Vertical knowledge hoarding	Expatriate managers as well as employees withhold important information
Ubiquity of knowledge hoarding	Three participants mentioned that restrictions on knowledge sharing with Emirati employees also operate in the public sector