Research on the Relationship Model among Network Capability, Tacit Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Performance: Based on the Perspective of Focus Enterprise in Alliance Portfolio

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess how the transfer of explicit and tacit knowledge is affected by the knowledge disseminative capacity of a foreign parent firm, with an emphasis on the moderating role of psychic distance, by developing and testing a theoretical model of international joint venture (IJV) learning. Design/methodology/approach The author tested the hypotheses with survey data collected from 199 IJVs in South Korea, estimating a structural equation model using AMOS 23.0. Findings The authors found that the capacity of the foreign parent to disseminate knowledge to the IJV has a greater impact on explicit knowledge transfer than tacit knowledge transfer. He also found that the relationship between disseminative capacity and explicit knowledge transfer is significantly moderated by psychic distance, but the relationship between disseminative capacity and tacit knowledge transfer is not. Originality/value The results are critical for IJVs and parent firms seeking to improve knowledge transfer, as they establish the importance of parent firms’ disseminative capacities and the moderating role of psychic distance in the process of both tacit and explicit knowledge transfer. This research addresses the research gap regarding disseminative capacity by providing empirical evidence.

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Examining the appropriateness and effectiveness of technology transfer in China

Journal of Technology Management in China ◽

10.1108/17468770610670992 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 208-223 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Richard Li‐Hua

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Technology Transfer ◽

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

International Technology Transfer ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽

The Government ◽

The Relationship

PurposeThis paper seeks to address the appropriateness and effectiveness of technology transfer based on the extant literature reviews and the structured survey data in Jiangsu, Henan and Xinjiang, China.Design/methodology/approachStructured survey followed by a correlation analysis with the CORREL function in Excel.FindingsThis paper describes a structured survey undertaken in Jiangsu Province, Henan Province and Xinjiang Autonomous Region, PRC, which examines a particular aspect of technology transfer within Sino‐foreign joint ventures. The findings suggested important implications for the relationship between technology transfer and economic development. Moreover, the identification of the peculiarities of both technology transfer and knowledge transfer has led to the thorough examination of appropriateness and effectiveness of technology transfer. This study is thought‐provoking in establishing the blockage of tacit knowledge transfer and suggests means by which tacit knowledge transfer could be improved. In addition, it also leads the way for the introduction of systematic processes that could be specifically incorporated into World Bank projects that involve international technology transfer as a major feature.Originality/valueThis paper addresses the appropriateness and effectiveness of technology transfer. The study identifies that, without knowledge transfer, technology transfer does not take place, as knowledge is the key to control technology as a whole. Hence, knowledge transfer is crucial in the process of technology transfer. Furthermore, the study identifies that technology transfer is not obtainable if there is too big a gap in terms of economic development between transferor and transferee. This has important implications for the economists in addressing economic problems both at macro and micro levels and the government policy‐makers in addressing the existing deficiencies in the process of technology transfer and assisting in development of more appropriate arrangements for the transfer of management knowledge.

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An Exploratory Discussion toward the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Tacit Knowledge Transfer in Organizations

Korean Review of Organizational Studies ◽

10.21484/kros.2012.9.3.1 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 1-27

Author(s):

김구

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽

The Relationship

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The mediating effect of team cooperation on tacit knowledge transfer and interpersonal trust

Proceedings of 6th International Scientific Conference Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Economics Engineering ‘2019 ◽

10.3846/cibmee.2019.049 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Helena Bulińska-Stangrecka ◽

Anna Bagieńska

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Interpersonal Trust ◽

Cultural Analysis ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Team Cooperation ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽

The Relationship ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose – this article aims to examine how teamwork cooperation mediates the relationship between interpersonal trust and tacit knowledge transfer. Research methodology – the paper uses data obtained from a survey conducted on 175 employees from the telecommunications sector. The multiplied regression method was applied to analyse the data according to the mediation analysis. Findings – the findings show that interpersonal trust predicts tacit knowledge transfer and team cooperation mediates this relationship. The results indicate the importance of nurturing positive, trusting relations among employees in organisations and the necessity of working interactions. Research limitations – the limitation of this research is related to the relatively small research sample. Further research could be conducted on a higher number of respondents and could cover different sectors. Additional development of presented research might include cross-cultural analysis. Originality/Value – this paper contributes to the literature of management by providing the empirical confirmation of the SET-based model that concerns the mechanism of tacit knowledge transfer. The practical implications highlight the importance of common collaborative experience and interpersonal trust that facilitates trust among co-workers and consequently influences tacit knowledge transfer. Keywords: trust, tacit knowledge, knowledge transfer, knowledge management

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An Application of Agent-based Modeling and Simulation in Tacit Knowledge Transfer Effectiveness and Individual Performance through the Consideration of Feedback Mechanism

2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) ◽

10.1109/ieem.2018.8607549 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

F. Ramadhan ◽

A.F. Rizana ◽

R.P. Soesanto ◽

A. Kurniawati ◽

I.I. Wiratmadja

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Modeling And Simulation ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Individual Performance ◽

Feedback Mechanism ◽

Agent Based Modeling ◽

Agent Based ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer

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Tacit knowledge transfer in coopetition

Journal of Strategy and Management ◽

10.1108/jsma-07-2016-0047 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 453-468 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Amit Kumar ◽

Swarup Kumar Dutta

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Least Square ◽

Service Firms ◽

Content Type ◽

Ordinary Least Square ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

Ordinary Least Square Regression ◽

Empirical Context

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand how firms affiliated to business groups (BGs) are able to improve their innovation capability (IC) when engaged in coopetition (collaboration between competing firms). This study aims to explore the relationship between coopetitive relationship strength (CRS), the extent of tacit knowledge transfer (TKT) and IC as well as examine the moderating effect of both BG affiliation and coopetitive experience. Design/methodology/approach The paper examines inter-firm relationships within the empirical context of Indian manufacturing and service firms, by adopting (ordinary least square) regression analysis to test the various hypotheses. The central thesis is that the TKT in coopetition constitutes an important driver to the IC. Findings The paper provides some evidence that inter-firm CRS influences the extent of TKT, and the extent of TKT affects firm IC. The results support that firms in coopetition gain more if their coopetitive partner has a BG affiliation. In absence of a BG affiliation of any of the coopetitive partners, the buildup of TKT reduces as CRS is increased. Research limitations/implications Additional large-sample of data may attempt to validate relationships. The study, however, did not consider all enablers that are critical for TKT. Despite these limitations, analysis provides important and novel perspectives. Practical implications The paper contributes to develop executives’ practices in understanding potential benefits of coopetitive relationship. The implications of this research are important for managers seeking understanding of the management of coopetition. Originality/value The paper makes a modest attempt to investigate the various scenarios of the presence or absence of the moderation of BGs and its impact on CRS in the buildup of TKT. This is the first attempt to link coopetition to the TKT in the BG literature. This study also contributes to our understanding of coopetition in a non-western context.

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Conceptualising trust as a mediator of pro-environmental tacit knowledge transfer in small and medium sized tourism enterprises

Journal of Sustainable Tourism ◽

10.1080/09669582.2021.1942479 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Conor McTiernan ◽

James Musgrave ◽

Chris Cooper

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tourism Enterprises

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Theorizing on the Role of Individualism-Collectivism in Tacit Knowledge Transfer Between Agents in International Alliances

International Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.4018/jkm.2012010104 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 71-85 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kiran M. Ismail

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Cultural Difference ◽

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Personal Communication ◽

Cultural Dimensions ◽

Cultural Management ◽

Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽

Cross Cultural Management

Taking insights from the extant literatures in cross-cultural management and organizational knowledge management, this paper explores the role of cultural dimensions of individualism and collectivism in transfer of tacit knowledge between foreign agents. Tacit knowledge transfer is positively influenced by four key factors: absorptive capacity of target unit, source unit’s motivational disposition to share knowledge, cultural compatibility, and the extent of personal communication between foreign agents. It is proposed that the level of transfer of tactic knowledge between agents from collectivist cultures will be higher than the level of tacit knowledge transfer between agents from individualist cultures. It is also proposed that when there is cultural difference between foreign agents, the level of tacit knowledge transfer involving a source from a collectivist culture and a target from an individualist culture will be lower than transfer between an individualist source and a collectivist target. However, the proposed relationships are influenced by factors such as nature of knowledge, expectations of reciprocity, and the quality of interpersonal relationship between foreign agents. Several ideas for overcoming knowledge transfer obstacles and enhancing the effectiveness of knowledge transfer, as well as research implications of the proposed model are also discussed in detail.

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