Knowledge sharing is knowledge transfer: a misconception in the literature

Dong-qiang

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja

et al. 2019

This study examined the impact of research and development (R&D) investment behaviour on the corporate performance of the Taiwanese semiconductor industry, which faced the economic downturn caused by the global financial crisis of 2008, for the period 2005-2016. A dynamic panel data model was used to empirically analyse the impact of R&D intensity on business performance. A generalised method of moments estimator was adopted to avoid endogeneity problems caused by adding dynamics to the model. Further, the model was used to explore the impact of the lag effect of R&D investments on business performance. It was found that significant R&D investments in a given period may reduce business performance in the same period and continue to influence it in the next few periods, thus indicating the presence of a positive and lagged effect of R&D investments in the high-tech industry. Firm size was also found to be positively correlated with business performance, that is, the larger the firm size, the greater is the use of resources for R&D, which, in turn, leads to more sophisticated technologies and profitable outcomes, forming a positive cycle. This indicates that R&D expenditures affect firms' sustainable management. ARTICLE HISTORY

Section: Lagged Effect Of Randd Input On Business Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of R&D intensity on firm performance in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry

Dong-qiang

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja

et al. 2019

“…Several scholars (e.g., Argote and Ingram, 2000;Paulin and Suneson, 2012;Tangaraja et al, 2016) attempted to define KT. While KT has been defined from various perspectives, a careful investigation into the conceptualization of KT highlights that it refers to the process of acquisition and utilization of new sets of knowledge-based resources.…”

Section: Knowledge Transfermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, others (e.g., Paulin and Suneson, 2012) argue that KT and KS are not the same. Indeed, KT, as a whole, is a broader concept which encompasses KS practices (Tangaraja et al, 2016). While the distinction between these two concepts is blurred, we apply KT and KS interchangeably in this research, not least because we intend to conduct a comprehensive literature review.…”

Section: Knowledge Transfermentioning

confidence: 99%

A systematic review of the antecedents of knowledge transfer: an actant-object view

Shahbaznezhad

Rashidirad

Vaghefi

2019

EBR

Purpose While numerous studies have studied knowledge transfer (KT) and endeavored to address factors influencing KT, little effort has been made to integrate the findings of prior studies. This paper aims to classify the literature on KT through a detailed exploration of different perspectives of KT inter and intra organizations. Design/methodology/approach Using actor–network theory (ANT) as the baseline, we conducted a systematic review of KT research to summarize prior KT studies and classify the influential factors on KT. The review covered 115 empirical articles published between 1987 and 2017. Findings Drawing on the review and ANT guidelines, the authors proposed a conceptual model to categorize KT constitutes into objects including those related to (1) knowledge, (2) knowledge exchange and (3) technology, as well as actants including those related to (4) organization, (5) team/business unit and (6) knowledge sender/receiver. Research limitations/implications Adopting a holistic synthesized approach based on ANT, this research puts forward a valid theoretical foundation on further understanding of KT and its antecedents. Indeed, this paper investigates KT inter and intra organizations to recognize and locate the key antecedents of KT, which is of substantial applicability in today’s knowledge-driven economy. Practical implications The findings advance managers and practitioners’ understanding of the important role of actants and objects and their interplay in KT practices. Originality/value While most studies on KT have a narrow focus, this research contributes to holistic understanding of motivational, behavioral, technological and organizational issues related to KT. It also offers a thorough and context-free literature review on KT, which synthesizes the findings of prior studies on KT.

“…Estudos anteriores comumente tratam estes processos de maneira restrita, incompleta, unidirecional, focada no detentor (fonte) do conhecimento (TANGARAJA et al, 2016). Neste estudo, abordamos o compartilhamento de conhecimento pela visão bidirecional.…”

Section: Introductionunclassified

“…Neste estudo, abordamos o compartilhamento de conhecimento pela visão bidirecional. Analisamos este processo como uma das estratégias de transferência de conhecimento (Personalization Strategy) em que ambos os agentes, fontes e destinatários do conhecimento, tem papel ativo e observável em forma de comportamento (TANGARAJA et al, 2016).…”

Section: Introductionunclassified

Fatores Determinantes E Possíveis Barreiras Ao Compartilhamento De Conhecimento Nas Organizações

Sordi¹,

Nakayama²,

Cunha³

et al. 2017

R. eletr. estrat. neg.

A partir de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, este artigo discute e analisa criticamente a produção acadêmica mais difundida sobre os fatores que influenciam o compartilhamento de conhecimento e suas possíveis barreiras nas organizações. Os resultados sugerem que o compartilhamento de conhecimento pode ser determinado tanto por fatores individuais e organizacionais, como por fatores tecnológicos. O estudo também identificou possíveis barreiras ao compartilhamento de conhecimento. Elas estão direcionadas aos custos associados ao ato de compartilhar, tanto para quem busca conhecimento como para quem disponibiliza.