scholarly journals Transfer of knowledge through international scientific mobility: Introduction of a network-based bibliometric approach to study different knowledge types

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Valeria Aman
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Coauthorship Networks ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Bibliometric Approach ◽  
Reliable Methods

Although international mobility is associated with various positive outcomes, the process of knowledge transfer resulting from working abroad has not yet been sufficiently investigated. The main reason why the relationship between international mobility and knowledge transfer is still underresearched is that there are not yet reliable methods to identify knowledge transfer. The current study aims to close this research gap by introducing a network-based approach that is capable of indicating knowledge flows. Assuming that coauthorship constitutes one instance through which knowledge transfer can take place, the approach relies on coauthorship networks. In the first approach to be presented, the transfer of published knowledge is operationalized as the use of rarely cited publications. In the second approach, the transfer of methodological know-how is operationalized as the occurrence of lexical terms in abstracts of publications. The study focuses on German scientists who were internationally mobile and acted as knowledge transmitters between the country of mobility and Germany. The results show that the network-based approach is well suited to identifying the sources of knowledge, knowledge transmitters, and the recipients of knowledge. Moreover, the findings suggest that knowledge transfer processes are field specific.

Knowledge Transfer as a Means for Relationship Development: A Kazakhstan–Foreign International Joint Venture Illustration

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Griffith ◽  
Ali Yavuz Zeybek ◽  
Matthew O'Brien
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Relationship Development ◽  
International Joint Ventures ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Economies In Transition ◽  
International Joint ◽  
Development Literature ◽  
The Relationship

Developing effective international joint ventures (IJVs) is critical for firms entering economies in transition, such as Kazakhstan. The resource-based view of the firm forms the foundation to examine the influence of knowledge transfer between IJV partners. Traditionally, the transfer of knowledge between IJV partners has been theorized to lessen dependence, increasing IJV instability. However, the relationship development literature indicates that the exchange of assets between partners can strengthen relationship ties, enhancing IJV stability. The authors use a sample of 87 matched dyads from two-party IJVs formed in Kazakhstan to examine the influence of knowledge transfer between IJV partners on commitment and resulting satisfaction. The results, supportive of relationship development theory, indicate that Kazakhstan–foreign IJVs with higher levels of knowledge transfer resulted in higher levels of firms’ commitment to and satisfaction with their relationships, thus supporting a relationship development perspective of knowledge transfer. The authors address implications for academics and practitioners.

GATEKEEPERS, KNOWLEDGE BROKERS AND INTER-FIRM KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN BEIJING'S ZHONGGUANCUN SCIENCE PARK

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 93-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
MATIAS RAMIREZ ◽  
PETER DICKENSON
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Firm Knowledge ◽  
Labour Market Position ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ict Companies

An important part of industrial policy in China has been directed towards improving the degree and effectiveness of knowledge transfer between key firms in China's innovation system. Amongst these policies, the creation of regional science parks that encourage labour mobility and inter-firm collaboration on innovation projects have been central. Learning through inter-firm knowledge transfer focuses the attention on at least two key factors, improving absorptive capability (Cohen and Levinthal, 1990), which relies on the development of specialised skills in the firm and the establishment of inter-organisational networks through which knowledge is transferred. This paper contributes to this analysis through a detailed study of the relationship between learning and knowledge transfer of knowledge workers working on innovation projects in Chinese ICT companies located in Beijing's Zhongguancun (ZGC) high-technology park. A major advantage of analysing knowledge transfer through the activities of R'D employees is that it highlights the process by which specific competencies and network relations are built. A skills profile of R&D employees is developed that, amongst other features, includes three different networks Chinese knowledge workers use to access and share knowledge: formal organisational networks, personal networks and scanning networks. Empirical data based on two unique surveys in China of senior R&D managers and R&D employees was collected and analysed. This suggests that a skills profile combining knowledge within and outside of the company and scanning activity positively impact both the innovation projects and the labour market position of the knowledge workers. Policy recommendations in terms of training and development in R&D follow.

ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY, INNOVATION, AND EXTERNAL SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE: THE BRAZILIAN POWER SECTOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
ÂNGELA F. VERSIANI ◽  
MARINA A. CRUZ ◽  
SÉRGIO F. L. REZENDE ◽  
JOSÉ M. CASTRO
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
Power Sector ◽  
Industrial Firms ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
External Sources ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
External Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Validation Stage

ABSTRACT Purpose: This paper discusses the relationship between absorptive capacity, external sources of knowledge, and innovation in the context of the power sector. In doing so, we follow the theoretical debate over absorptive capacity dimensions. We focus on the statistical testing of Zahra and George’s (2002) absorptive capacity construct to identify whether their dimensions find support in reality. We consider that the external environment encompasses both scientific and industrial sources of knowledge, which influence absorptive capacity. Originality/value: Zahra and George’s (2002) model initiated the debate of the absorptive capacity dimensions, and it is disseminated in literature. However, it is poorly tested. There is still a research gap related to the empirical validation stage of the absorptive capacity construct itself. Our research tries to decrease this gap, testing Zahra and George’s (2002) absorptive capacity construct in a Brazilian company’s context. Design/methodology/approach: The research design was quantitative. A survey was applied to 402 industrial firms. We used multivariate sta tistical techniques and the structural models were tested by Partial Least Squares (PLS). Findings: Zahra and George’s (2002) construct of absorptive capacity was proved, and innovation, as well as the external sources types of knowledge, are related to it. The absorptive capacity is contingent on types of external knowledge.

MNC strategy, knowledge transfer context, and knowledge flow in MNEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1885-1900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajai S. Gaur ◽  
Hongjia Ma ◽  
Baoshan Ge
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Knowledge Flow ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Effective Transfer ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

Purpose Cross-border flow of knowledge is fraught with many challenges. The complexity associated with the organization of multinational corporations (MNCs), and the information asymmetry in foreign locations poses particular challenges to knowledge flow. Yet, effective transfer of knowledge is critical for the survival and performance of MNCs. The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive framework to understand the difficulties in the smooth flow of knowledge in MNCs. Design/methodology/approach The study is conceptual in nature and is based on an extensive review of the extant literature. Findings This review of the literature suggests that knowledge flow in MNCs is affected by country-level, firm-level and individual-level factors. The authors discuss these in the backdrop of the MNC strategy and the knowledge transfer context. The authors present their theoretical model and discuss the implications for advancing research in this domain. Originality/value This is one of the first papers to present a comprehensive framework to understand knowledge flows in MNCs.

The effects of internal stickiness on the success of projects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valdemilson de Assis Alves de Araujo ◽  
Isabel Cristina Scafuto ◽  
Fernando Ribeiro Serra ◽  
Leonardo Vils ◽  
Flavio Bizarrias
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nonparametric Correlation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
A Company ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of internal stickiness (IS) on the success of projects through the perception of managers involved in projects.Design/methodology/approach This study collected 253 valid responses from project managers, using a validated IS scale and project success scale. The results were analyzed using nonparametric correlation due to the nature of the data.Findings The dimensions of success are interrelated, and IS, considering the barriers to knowledge transfer, is negatively related to all of these dimensions. This confirms the importance of the behavior of the individual and the team, rather than only formal processes to avoid IS and positively impact the success of projects.Practical implications The tacit and behavioral component of knowledge management needs to be further explored in practice. Project management activities need to pay greater attention to knowledge development, knowledge transfer and learning between those involved in the project and within a company.Originality/value The study provides a better understanding of knowledge transfer barriers, represented by the IS construct, to the success of projects. The success of projects depends on the relationship with teams that include members of organizational sectors not related to the existence of permanent project management teams. The relationship contributes to the successful transfer of knowledge between the recipient and the source of knowledge according to the recipient's needs.

The Influence of Leadership on the Transfer of Knowledge and Work Effectivity at Secretariat Office in Boven Digoel Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Yoseph Awunim ◽  
Abdul Rahman Kadir ◽  
Mahlia Muis
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Work Effectiveness ◽  
Statistical Results ◽  
Path Analysis Model

The research objective is to analyze the direct impact of leadership toward transfer knowledge and work effectiveness in Boven Digoel. Data analysis in this research is quantitative using a path analysis model (path analysis) with the help of Smart PLS Software version 3.2 .8. The research distributed questionnaires to 89 respondents of officers assigned at the secretariat office in Boven Digoel Regency. On the basis of statistical results, it was found that leadership can be said to have impacted positively and significant knowledge transfer and work effectiveness. The knowledge transfer also has a positive impact on work effectiveness.

scholarly journals Academic Press and Student Engagement: Can Academic Psychological Capital Intervene? Test of a Mediated Model on Business Graduates

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Meryem Fati ◽  
Umair Ahmed ◽  
Waheed Ali Umrani ◽  
Fazluz Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Private University ◽  
Academic Press ◽  
Academic Efficacy ◽  
Business Graduates ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
The Relationship

Psychological wellbeing has gained much prominence over the recent years. Parallel to organizational domains, empirical attention is also being paid across the academics as well. The present study attempted to examine the much important role and relationship between academic press and student engagement and to what length academic psychological capital can potentially mediate in the relationship. A total of 371 undergraduate students were sampled for the present study from a private university in Bahrain. Through using structural equation modelling using Smart PLS 3 the results of the mediated model reported significant relationship between academic press and academic psychological capital (i-e academic efficacy and resilience). Though the study did not find any support for academic press and student engagement relationship, nonetheless, found a significant mediation of academic psychological capital in the relationship between academic press and student engagement. The findings have suggested that students’ perceptions about how much their teacher presses them to do thoughtful work, facilitation in explaining and motivating for full efforts can act as a key ingredient for nurturing students` connectivity with the studies in general and views about their own learning. Accordingly, the study has also underlined that students with positive academic press from their teachers tend to be higher in engagement due to enhanced efficacy and resilience. The present study has attempted to address a major research gap with acute empirical findings for academicians to enhance their students` wellbeing. 

Knowledge transfer roles of subsidiaries in MNCs’ networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cigdem Baskici
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Consumer Electronics ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based

Purpose Although there have been a considerable number of studies regarding subsidiary role typology in multinationals’ management literature, there appear to be few studies that consider knowledge-based role typology from the network-based perspective. The purpose of this study is to fill this gap and extend the study of Gupta and Govindarajan (1991). Thus, the study focuses on answering the following research question: Do subsidiaries have different roles in terms of knowledge flows within a multinational company (MNC)? Design/methodology/approach This empirical study has been carried out as an explorative single case study. An MNC with 15 foreign subsidiaries headquartered in Turkey, which operated in the manufacturing of household appliances and consumer electronics, has been selected as the case. Knowledge transfer is analyzed in this MNC from the network perspective. Findings Four role typologies are detected for subsidiaries of the MNC: collector transmitter, collector diffuser, converter transmitter and converter diffuser. Research limitations/implications Findings of this study are specific to this case. Testing the findings in a sample consisting of subsidiaries of MNCs producing transnational products may contribute to the generalizability of these roles. Practical implications This study offers potentially important findings for MNC managers to use. First, in this study, knowledge flows' route could be defined within MNCs’ dual network. Second, role typologies could inform MNC managers to design their MNCs’ knowledge network. Originality/value The suggested typologies are expected to more accurately define the roles of subsidiaries within contemporary MNCs which are accepted to be transformed from hierarchical structures to network-based organizations.

scholarly journals From strategy to action: a qualitative study on salient factors influencing knowledge transfer in project-based experiential learning in healthcare organisations in Kenya

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e031100
Author(s):  
Tecla Chelagat ◽  
Joseph Onyango ◽  
Gilbert Kokwaro ◽  
Jim Rice
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Work Teams ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
High Staff Turnover

ObjectivesKnowledge transfer is recognised as a key determinant of organisational competitiveness. Existing literature on the transfer of knowledge and skills imply diminutive return on investment in training and development due to the low application of learnt knowledge. Following devolution of health services provision to new counties in Kenya in 2013, Strathmore Business School designed an experiential facility improvement project-based leadership training programme for healthcare managers in the new counties. Selected healthcare management teams participated in the leadership training to improve health systems performance in the devolved counties in Kenya. Despite similar training, the projects implementation contexts were different, leading to different implementation completion rates. The aim of this study was to investigate the reasons for this disparity and then recommend solutions.DesignA qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. A thematic framework approach was used in data analysis.Setting and participantsThirty-nine projects teams constituting; 33 successful and 6 unsuccessful project teams, were purposively selected based on their project implementation success rates at the end of the leadership training. The managers had undertaken a team-based institutional improvement project. The prioritised projects were housed within; 23 public, 10 faith-based and 6 private health facilities in 19 counties in Kenya.ResultsOur findings indicate projects completion rates were influenced by (training design, work environment climate, trainee characteristics, team-based coaching and leveraging on occurring opportunities). Transfer barriers were (inadequate management support, inadequate team and staff support, high staff turnover, misalignment of board’s verses manager’s priorities, missing technical expertise, endemic strikes, negative politics and poor communication). Recommendations were (need-driven curriculum, effective allocation and efficient utilisation of resources, proper prioritisation, effective communication, longitudinal coaching and work-teams recruitment).ConclusionThe findings reveal that unless training interventions are informed by a need-driven curriculum customised to real-world work teams, the potential knowledge and skill transfer can be thwarted.

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