Table 1 Factor loadings of perceptual scales.

From: Working from anywhere: yin–yang cognition paradoxes of knowledge sharing and hiding for developing careers in China

Constructs

Measurement items

Factor loadings

AVE

CR

KS

My colleague respect others’ impression that he/she is willing to assist people

0.832

0.646

0.948

In a team setting, my colleague is willing to share knowledge to pay back others that have assisted him/her

0.832

My colleague wants to become a person with professional knowledge in the eyes of others

0.825

My colleague believes that knowledge sharing among teams can help establish his/her image as an expert

0.818

Helping the team address work problems will let my colleague feel happy and satisfied

0.811

My colleague believes that members should help each other to foster knowledge sharing

0.804

My colleague enjoys learning and sharing knowledge through teamwork

0.784

My colleague will personally help other team members, regardless of whether they are in need

0.781

My colleague is willing to help other team members

0.778

My colleague is willing to use his/her spare time to help other team members

0.775

My colleague is eager to exchange knowledge without asking for anything in return

0.652

KH

Said that he/she did not know, even though he/she did

0.934

0.763

0.950

Pretended he/she did not know what I was talking about

0.918

Told me that he/she would help me out later but stalled as much as possible

0.900

Agreed to help me but instead gave me information different from what I wanted

0.898

Told me that his/her boss would not let anyone share this knowledge

0.862

Said that he/she would not answer my questions

0.713

CD

I can create a layout for what I want to achieve in my career

0.915

0.745

0.921

I can set goals for myself that I want to achieve in my career

0.889

I can make clear career plans

0.851

I know what I want to have achieved in my career a year from now

0.793