Drawbacks Of Technology As An Antecedent For Knowledge Sharing: Focus On Curbing Misinformation

Misinformation is prevalent across the globe and its implications are dire. The advancements in technology through various digital platforms have exacerbated the proliferation of misinformation where perpetrators aim at achieving either political or financial interests. The purpose of the present paper is to advance two arguments: firstly, we argue that misinformation distorts the value that emanates from knowledge as an organizational resource; secondly, we argue that the fight against misinformation can better be pursued through collective engagement of three key actors: originators, transmitters, and users over and above efforts being made by governments and technological firms. The present study employed a literature review methodology where relevant papers from credible repositories have been synthesized. Apart from adding value to the existing knowledge on misinformation, the findings of the present study will go a long way towards curbing misinformation at various levels.