Balancing knowledge sharing with protecting: The efficacy of formal control in open innovation projects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Ahlfänger ◽  
Hans Georg Gemünden ◽  
Jens Leker
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Formal Control ◽  
Innovation Projects

IMPACT OF THE USE OF KNOWLEDGE OBTAINED THROUGH INFORMAL EXCHANGES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF INNOVATION PROJECTS: FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF INBOUND OPEN INNOVATION PRACTICES

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (06) ◽  
pp. 1850045 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAMIEN DIETSCH ◽  
RIM KHEMIRI
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Knowledge Presentation ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Innovation Practices ◽  
Use Of Knowledge

This study aims to examine the relationship between the acquisition of knowledge through informal channels and performance of innovation projects. We propose that three forms of informal knowledge exchange, namely, knowledge sharing, knowledge presentation and knowledge transfer, positively impact the perceived performance of innovation projects. A survey of 360 individuals involved in innovation projects whose answers were analysed with PLSs reveals that knowledge, obtained through knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer with third parties outside the company by informal route and the simultaneous use of an innovation intermediary as part of these informal exchanges, positively impacts the three elements that have been chosen to measure the operational performance of innovation projects, namely, cost, time and quality. These results provide major contributions to the academic and managerial point of view and open up new vistas for research that derived directly from the demonstration that open innovation not only has to relay on formal agreements, but also to take into account the informal way of knowledge acquisition.

Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Open Innovation Projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Terhorst ◽  
Dean Lusher ◽  
Dianne Bolton ◽  
Ian Elsum ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Team Culture ◽  
Exponential Random Graph ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Tacit Knowledge Sharing

Tacit knowledge is considered critical to the success of open innovation projects, yet little is known about the factors that promote or impede tacit knowledge sharing in such projects. This article uses exponential random graph modeling to examine both tacit and explicit knowledge sharing in two early-stage open innovation projects. Results indicate autonomous motivation predicts tacit knowledge sharing, suggesting that managers need to promote a team culture that satisfies members’ needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The modeling also suggests that brokerage is important in the early stage of a project to build the strong informal social structures needed to facilitate the exchange of tacit knowledge.

Collaborative Networks

2013 ◽  
pp. 1638-1653
Author(s):  
Kathryn Cormican
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Collaborative Networks ◽  
End User ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Innovative Solutions

The business landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Innovative organisations are restructuring their business models. They are moving away from discrete linear value chains towards open innovation models such as networks. Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) recognise that in order to survive they must be equipped with the relevant competencies required to design, develop and deploy innovative solutions that meet the needs of the end user. More and more small firms are collaborating with each other in order to create value added products and access new markets. However, the task of working in a collaborative network is not easy. SMEs find it particularly difficult to engage in these activities and experience many challenges in this regard. Moreover, there are very few support structures and systems available to guide successful knowledge sharing and collaboration. This chapter explores the fundamental concepts of collaborative networks and knowledge sharing, synthesises and presents some of the challenges faced by SMEs and identifies some critical success factors that should be considered to help overcome the barriers identified.

Collaborative Networks

2011 ◽  
pp. 169-184
Author(s):  
Kathryn Cormican
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Collaborative Networks ◽  
End User ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Innovative Solutions

The business landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Innovative organisations are restructuring their business models. They are moving away from discrete linear value chains towards open innovation models such as networks. Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) recognise that in order to survive they must be equipped with the relevant competencies required to design, develop and deploy innovative solutions that meet the needs of the end user. More and more small firms are collaborating with each other in order to create value added products and access new markets. However, the task of working in a collaborative network is not easy. SMEs find it particularly difficult to engage in these activities and experience many challenges in this regard. Moreover, there are very few support structures and systems available to guide successful knowledge sharing and collaboration. This chapter explores the fundamental concepts of collaborative networks and knowledge sharing, synthesises and presents some of the challenges faced by SMEs and identifies some critical success factors that should be considered to help overcome the barriers identified.

scholarly journals Open Innovation Projects in SMEs as an Engine for Sustainable Growth

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byungun Yoon ◽  
Juneseuk Shin ◽  
Sungjoo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Innovation Projects
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