An Exploration of Knowledge Sharing Practices, Barriers and Enablers in Small and Micro-Organisations

Kevill, Alex; Analoui, Bejan David

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“…Organizations and individuals create new knowledge and accumulate existing knowledge through research and development (R&D) (Shrestha et al, 2018), training and development (Davenport & Prusak, 1998;Kevill & Analoui, 2018), and drawing on organizational history (Sarina, 2018). Since R&D is expensive for knowledge creation, it is adopted typically by knowledge intensive large organizations (Inkinen et al, 2015;Nurmi, 1998).…”

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“The person with maximum knowledge will win the race”: Conceptualizing knowledge in microbusinesses

Haq

Davies

2020

Journal of Small Business Management

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The concept of knowledge and the process of knowledge sharing in ethnic minority microbusinesses remain neglected in contemporary debates even if their role for economic development is recognized. Drawing on a culturalist view, we explore how knowledge is defined and shared in a local niche market. Thematic analysis of semistructured qualitative interviews with 32 ownermanagers and 11 employee-managers reveals that, contrary to studies on larger firms, local knowledge creation and sharing narrowly based on ethnic strengths are valuable sources of competitive advantage. Our study has implications for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in exploring, supporting, and integrating ethnic minority microbusinesses.

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“…Altinay et al (2014) included 114 (85.1 percent) MBs (out of 134) to explore the influence of culture on trust judgment in customer relationship development. Kevill and Analoui (2018) included three MB owner-managers and four employee-managers (out of 13) to explore the process of knowledge sharing in MBs and small businesses.…”

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“The person with maximum knowledge will win the race”: Conceptualizing knowledge in microbusinesses

Haq

Davies

2020

Journal of Small Business Management

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Unleashing Knowledge Sharing in Emerging Economy Startups: A Multilevel Analysis

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The knowledge-sharing process in digital startups is under development in current discussions, even though its importance for sustainable economic growth is acknowledged. This paper analyses the connections and traits regarding how knowledge is distinguished and shared at different levels in an emerging economy. Twelve focus groups were conducted with 72 startup founders, managers, and employees, and in-depth interviews reveal that, in contrast to the results from studies about more extensive firms, individuals consider knowledge sharing based on their particular judgment of the absorptive capacity of the recipient and the perceived gains associated with the maturation of individual and organisational image and reputation. Digital cultural factors inherent in this type of enterprise, remote first, meritocracy, and online community participation, have directly influenced the adoption of digital knowledge-sharing systems. Individuals desire to share knowledge for recognition, to establish credibility, and to establish connections with investors and mentors. A communal and collaborative atmosphere can foster the exchange of information among employees, influencing the intention to share knowledge. Knowledge sharing is reinforced when employees perceive knowledge sharers as specialists. Incentives and intra-organisational reward campaigns, talent improvement programs, external training sessions, workshops, and collaborative team assessments can cultivate personal relationships. A theoretical framework has been proposed that can examine digital startups’ effectiveness on micro-level elements. In emerging economies, social rewards are personally more critical than financial achievements. Our empirical statements reinforce the arguments that the digital age, the pandemic, and the migration crisis have substantially changed most aspects of knowledge sharing.

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An Exploration of Knowledge Sharing Practices, Barriers and Enablers in Small and Micro-Organisations

Cited by 2 publications

References 60 publications

“The person with maximum knowledge will win the race”: Conceptualizing knowledge in microbusinesses

“The person with maximum knowledge will win the race”: Conceptualizing knowledge in microbusinesses

Unleashing Knowledge Sharing in Emerging Economy Startups: A Multilevel Analysis

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