Paper Info
Title
G-SECI model-based knowledge creation for CoPS innovation: the role of grey knowledge.
Abstract
Purpose This paper aims to propose a new knowledge creation model called Grey SECI (G-SECI), study the knowledge creation mechanism and the relationship between knowledge creation models and innovation performance during complex product systems (CoPSs) development. Research and development of CoPSs relies heavily on knowledge creation. However, most scholars have studied CoPS innovation stages from the view of design process of system products, focussing on functional management and project management during the R&D process for CoPS. Attention is lacking with regards to the key and essence of creating a complex technology: the creation of knowledge. Design/methodology/approach Modified from the classic SECI model's spiral process of knowledge creation, a grey-SECI (G-SECI) knowledge creation model is here proposed vis-a-vis three knowledge categories: explicit knowledge, grey knowledge and tacit knowledge. Then, this paper further analyzes the effects of knowledge creation from the perspective of individual and the view of organization. Besides, an empirical study is conducted. Findings Statistical analysis indicates that there are three main paths of knowledge creation: individual experience knowledge acquisition, individual communication and reflection and organizational knowledge learning. Results further suggest that knowledge internalization by practice (KIP) is the key mode of knowledge creation, as well as the most important step for high-quality CoPS performance. Moreover, individual innovation performance is influenced by knowledge internalization by reflection and KIP; and organization innovation performance is influenced by knowledge combination and knowledge systematization. Research limitations/implications The coverage of geographical distribution is limited. Therefore, there are no data from foreign enterprises. The impact of different geographical cultures on CoPS knowledge creation model could be further investigated; in addition, the statistical analysis results of this study need to be further verified in other industries. Practical implications This paper provides a series of insights for CoPS project leaders. The results may also provide practical guidance for the related management personnel in the fields of human resource training, project planning, project quality and technology R&D in CoPS R&D management. Originality/value The paper's main contribution is to modify classic SECI knowledge conversion model by introducing grey knowledge and build a new G-SECI knowledge creation model. Besides, the paper adds empirical evidence on the knowledge creation paths in CoPS and reveals that internalization by practice is the key mode of knowledge creation.
Year
DOI
Venue
2018
10.1108/JKM-10-2016-0458
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Keywords
Field
DocType
Knowledge creation,Grey knowledge,Complex product systems,G-SECI model
Functional management,Empirical evidence,Explicit knowledge,Computer science,Knowledge management,Project planning,Tacit knowledge,Empirical research,Knowledge acquisition,Project management
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
22.0
4.0
1367-3270
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
19
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Min Li100.34
Huimin Liu200.34
jing zhou311220.35