Business Information Sharing and Career Goal Orientation among Undergraduate Library and Information Science Students at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Abstract

This study examined the interaction between business information sharing and career goal orientation among undergraduate library and information science students, at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Six research questions were analysed to uncover the key determinants of business information sharing .The research employed a cross-sectional survey reserach design. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Findings from the study revealed a positive career goal orientation among LIS undergraduates. The results show that the Adjusted R-square of 59.7% (F=18.797, p<0.05) indicates that the selected factors explain a significant proportion of the variance in career goal orientation. The analysis revealed several significant relationships: not being motivated enough (β=3.492, p<0.05), the perception that shared business information is not appreciated (β=-4.290, p<0.05), fear of providing incorrect information (β=1.602, p<0.05), in-depth relationships with colleagues (β=-.997, p<0.05), some colleagues showing off their knowledge (β=.827, p<0.05), and fear of being outperformed by colleagues (β=-1.573, p<0.05). In contrast, factors like being busy with note-taking, lack of belief in shared business ideas, colleagues' pride, and lack of rewards did not have a significant influence. The findings suggest that fostering a supportive and appreciative environment, providing training on effective information sharing, and promoting a collaborative culture could help address the key barriers to business information sharing among LIS undergraduates.