Knowledge Sharing is a significant facilitator of performance in organizations through teams for gaining competitive advantage. However, very few studies investigated the relationship between knowledge sharing and team environment with a subsequent effect on team performance. For effective team performance, team members are encouraged to exchange their varied knowledge, opinions, paradigms, and expertise required to accomplish team tasks. Therefore, this study attempts to investigate the effect of knowledge sharing on team performance through the lens of team culture. A quantitative study by employing survey method was conducted by collecting data from healthcare teams working in healthcare institutions of Pakistan. The study examines the direct and indirect effect of team culture on team performance by statistically testing the research model by utilizing the technique of structural equation modeling. Results from response by106 teams comprised of 397 members’ exhibit that teams with visible performance indicators depict strong team cultures which deemed important for sharing knowledge amongst team members. The study findings provide useful insights and contribute to the literature of team performance and knowledge sharing in the healthcare sector and urge administrators to encourage team members to share their expertise enhancing the performance of teams.

Knowledge Sharing is a significant facilitator of performance in organizations through teams for gaining competitive advantage. However, very few studies investigated the relationship between knowledge sharing and team environment with a subsequent effect on team performance. For effective team perf...