POST-ANALYSIS OF KNOWLEDGE-CREATION PROCESSES IN SMALL RESEARCH PROJECTS

2007 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 541-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
KOZO SUGIYAMA
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Organizational Knowledge ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Organizational Knowledge Creation ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Analysis Of Knowledge

This paper proposes a work guide (or framework) for analyzing organizational knowledge creation processes of small research projects, integrating basic concepts (or primitives) from several existing knowledge-creation theories. This guide has been developed during the evaluation of projects. We present results of the process analysis of research projects that have been completed recently. We indicate evidence of the concepts through our own experience and remark on differences among processes of different projects.

Organizational Knowledge Creation in the Chinese Context

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian J. Walsh ◽  
Mamta Bhatt ◽  
Jean M. Bartunek
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Change ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Organizational Knowledge ◽  
Organizational Forms ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Chinese Context ◽  
Organizational Knowledge Creation

This paper elaborates theories of organizational knowledge creation by exploring the implications of institutional change for organizational knowledge creation in Chinese organizations of different ownership forms. Using a dynamic institutional perspective, we discuss prominent characteristics of the Chinese context and develop propositions about knowledge creation patterns in different organizational forms. We also theorize about the effects of increasing institutionalization on patterns of organizational knowledge creation in China and the consequent implications for innovation. We conclude with a discussion of the theoretical implications of this model and suggestions for further research.

Process Analysis of Knowledge Production

2013 ◽  
pp. 51-69
Author(s):  
Raafat George Saadé ◽  
Ali Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Custom Publishing ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Delivery ◽  
Analysis Of Knowledge ◽  
New Framework

This paper presents an optimized supply chain for ‘knowledge products’. Based on the traditional logistics model for academic knowledge, knowledge creation and delivery are discussed. A new framework of an optimized supply chain for ‘knowledge products’ is developed. A semi-structured interview was undertaken to capture and analyze the knowledge logistics in a traditional publishing setup. Findings include the illustration of a new optimized supply chain for the manufacturing and distribution of ‘knowledge products’. Realised benefits are discussed showing a significant reduction in total supply chain processing. Research in this domain involves the actual knowledge creators (publishing companies). Connecting knowledge delivery systems to the supplier presents challenges including information sharing and openness to accessing their systems. More challenges are discussed with implications, primarily related to commitment, partnership and re-engineering of present systems. Publishing companies still follow the same traditional supply chain for knowledge creation. They have moved towards custom publishing, but their processes remain practically the same. Publishing companies have to change their mindsets and re-engineer their processes.

The Impact of Culture on the Application of the SECI Model

2010 ◽  
pp. 26-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Haag ◽  
Yanqing Duan ◽  
Brian Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Organizational Knowledge ◽  
Seci Model ◽  
Organizational Knowledge Creation ◽  
Contextual Environment ◽  
The Impact

The concept of culture and its relationship with Nonaka’s SECI model, a widely used model of organizational knowledge creation, is discussed in this chapter. Culture, in various forms, is argued to impact on the SECI model and the model itself is embedded in a certain context. This context determines the characteristics of the knowledge creation modes as described by SECI and therefore makes the model either more, or less, pertinent in a given context. This is regardless of whether that context is primarily determined by national culture, organizational culture or other factors. Differences in emphases in a given contextual environment on either tacit or explicit knowledge also impacts on knowledge creation as defined by SECI. Finally, it is emphasized that being conscious of the cultural situatedness of the SECI model can lead to a more adequate use of the model for organizational knowledge creation.

Family business succession as knowledge creation process

Kybernetes ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 699-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojca Duh
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Organizational Knowledge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Creation Process ◽  
Organizational Knowledge Creation ◽  
Business Succession ◽  
Family Business Succession

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to broaden the understanding of family business succession as organizational knowledge creation process. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is built on organizational knowledge creation theory and reviews literature on family business succession. Four modes of knowledge conversion are followed to identify knowledge creation activities contributing to family business's knowledge base and to develop propositions. Findings – Successful realization of succession depends not only on “traditional” knowledge creation activities of socialization and internalization, but as well as on active involvement of successor(s) in many aspects of business functioning. This contributes not only to widening successor(s) knowledge base but as well as to the firm's tacit and explicit knowledge triggering a new spiral of knowledge. Research limitations/implications – The paper limits the research on leadership succession as one of the most challenging tasks in family business's life cycle. Moreover, research findings have implications for small- and medium-sized family businesses due to the strong preference of keeping the leadership within a family. Practical implications – Propositions developed provide useful cognitions to professionals and stakeholders involved in succession process. If they understand the complexity of knowledge creation process, they can stand a better chance of improving the process of successor(s)’ development and leadership transfer in such a way that family business will have better chance to survive and progress after the transition. Originality/value – The research provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge creation activities during succession thus indicating the requisitely holistic approach to succession from organizational knowledge creation perspective. The study contributes to the organizational knowledge creation theory and the succession theory.

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