Although knowledge sharing is recognized to have a significant influence on innovative behavior, there is a scarcity of research exploring the impact of two dimensions of knowledge sharing—knowledge donation and knowledge collection—on this behavior. This study employs a quantitative approach, involving 193 high school teachers in Cirebon City, West Java Province, Indonesia, as respondents. The research instrument used was a questionnaire based on a Likert scale. The data were analyzed using multiple regression techniques with the SMART PLS 3. The results of the study indicate that knowledge donation has a significant impact on innovative behavior, whereas knowledge collection, although showing a positive effect, does not have a significant influence. Knowledge donation plays a crucial role in driving innovative behavior and enhancing overall organizational knowledge. However, not all individuals are willing to donate their knowledge voluntarily, as knowledge is often perceived as a personal asset that maintains a competitive advantage. Future research is suggested to explore factors that can encourage knowledge donation, such as knowledge-based compensation, ethical leadership, psychological safety, or interpersonal trust. Additionally, since knowledge collection alone is not sufficient to drive innovative behavior, further studies may explore moderating factors such as transformational leadership or an innovative climate, which could strengthen the relationship between knowledge collection and innovative behavior.

Acknowledgment
We would like to thank Indonesia Endowment Funds for Education (LPDP) and Center for Higher Education Funding (BPPT) for supporting this research.

Authors:
Agi Syarif Hidayat, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Reni Rosari, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Sari Sitalaksmi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Agi Syarif Hidayat is a doctoral student in the Management Science Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. In addition to his doctoral studies, he is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia. He is currently interested in researching creative workers, such as lecturers and teachers, focusing on knowledge and innovation.

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