Paper Info
Title
Inter-organizational knowledge transfer: the perspective of knowledge governance.
Abstract
Purpose - The main purposes of this study are to develop a knowledge governance mechanism-fit-barrier matrix mode to resolve transfer problems resulting from knowledge characteristics and to clarify the relationship among knowledge characteristics, barriers of knowledge transfer, and effective knowledge transfer in inter-organizational contexts. Design/methodology/approach - The vast literature on knowledge transfer in inter-organizational context has been reviewed. Moreover, to develop a theoretical framework, the authors developed a set of arguments based on literature pertaining to the knowledge-based view of knowledge characteristics and barriers and the response of network to inter-organizational knowledge transfer. Findings - Knowledge-based view of knowledge characteristics and barriers and knowledge governance may provide a new understanding for network organizations seeking effective knowledge transfer strategies in inter-organizational context. Research limitations/implications - The main contribution to organizational theory is extending information-processing theory to form a new strategic model for inter-organizational knowledge transfer. Practical implications - The fit model of governance mechanisms may help managers to make effective strategies for inter-organizational knowledge transfer. Originality/value - Theoretically, this paper extends Information Processing Theory to inter-organizational relationships research. The developed model here also helps to explain the importance of cognitive dimensions for successful inter-organizational knowledge transfer. In KM practice, the proposed well-developed strategic models may help managers to link inter-organizational knowledge transfer processes to business strategy, and validate of the way to convert the goal of making their network organizations more intelligent into a strategic action.
Year
DOI
Venue
2013
10.1108/JKM-04-2013-0138
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Keywords
Field
DocType
Knowledge management,Knowledge transfer,Inter-organizational knowledge transfer,Knowledge characteristics,Knowledge governance,Knowledge-based view
Body of knowledge,Domain knowledge,Computer science,Personal knowledge management,Knowledge transfer,Knowledge management,Mathematical knowledge management,Knowledge value chain,Organizational learning,Knowledge engineering,Management science
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
17
6
1367-3270
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
6
0.53
9
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Shih-Chieh Fang1252.64
Chen-Wei Yang28512.79
Wen-Yen Hsu360.53