scholarly journals Interorganizational knowledge transfer mechanisms: a study in the largest Brazilian institution of agricultural research

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (spe) ◽  
pp. 713-728
Author(s):  
DANIELA MARTINS DINIZ ◽  
FABRICIO MOLICA DE MENDONÇA ◽  
FÁTIMA BAYMA DE OLIVEIRA ◽  
ANDERSON DE SOUZA SANT’ANNA
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

Resumo Baseando-se na perspectiva teórica da transferência de conhecimento interorganizacional, este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o papel dos mecanismos no desempenho da transferência de conhecimento entre uma instituição brasileira de pesquisa pública e suas empresas licenciadas. Em termos metodológicos, foi realizada pesquisa de natureza qualitativa com base no método de estudo de caso aplicado na maior instituição pública de pesquisa agropecuária do Brasil. Os resultados do estudo apontam que, a despeito da diversidade de mecanismos disponíveis, a transferência de conhecimento entre a instituição de pesquisa e as empresas licenciadas é caracterizada pelo uso intensivo de mecanismos de codificação ao invés de mecanismos de personalização, os quais são fundamentais na transferência de conhecimento tácito. Tais achados convergem com estudos na área que sinalizam que o compartilhamento de conhecimento tácito requer o uso de mecanismos de personalização e que, na ausência de mecanismos adequados, a transferência tecnológica tende a enfrentar desafios consideráveis, como a emergência de conflitos relacionais entre as partes e a dificuldade de aplicação da tecnologia pelas empresas receptoras, inibindo o potencial de inovação do processo. Portanto uma implicação relevante é a de que a transferência de conhecimento interorganizacional deve ser concebida como um processo relacional que requer aprendizagem conjunta, sobretudo, quando o tipo de conhecimento envolvido possui natureza complexa.

Research of Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms and Environmental Uncertaint towards Renewable Energy in Thailand

2014 ◽  
Vol 522-524 ◽  
pp. 1850-1852
Author(s):  
Chun Wang Tsou ◽  
Pakarapong Supakarapongkul ◽  
Saksit Pornjirattikal ◽  
Yin Tsuo Huang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Environmental Uncertainty ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Dynamic Capability ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Transfers ◽  
Energy Companies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

This explanatory research explores the relationship among environmental uncertainty, knowledge transfers mechanisms, dynamic capability, and competitive advantage. A total of 235 project managers employed by energy companies in Thailand were invited to participate in the study. The findings indicated that (a) through knowledge transfer mechanisms, project teams could develop an energy enterprises core competence and build its competitive advantage, (b) the relationship between environmental uncertainty and knowledge transfer mechanisms is negative, and (c) dynamic capability and competitive advantage have a positive relationship. The limitations of the study regarding generalization, and recommendations for future research to replicate the study in other countries, are also included.

Family ties and emotions: a missing piece in the knowledge transfer puzzle

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 418-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Nelly Trevinyo‐Rodríguez ◽  
Nick Bontis
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Original Learning ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Context ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

PurposeThe paper aims to develop a model of knowledge transfer that considers kinship ties and emotions in family‐based firms.Design/methodology/approachThere exist several models, which show how information flows among individuals and within organizations. One school of thought is known as Cultural‐Historical Activity Theory (CHAT), which was initially formulated by Lev Vygotsky, the Founder of the school. However, when analyzing CHAT within the family business context, the model no longer holds true. This paper examines knowledge‐transfer mechanisms through the lens of family firms.FindingsFamily traditions, ties, and emotions, which are not considered in the original learning framework, affect knowledge transfer, commitment, and the motivation of family members.Research limitations/implicationsBased on CHAT and subsequently on other social networks theories, a more appropriate next generation learning model is developed which explains how intergenerational knowledge transfer takes place within family firms.Practical implicationsThis paper improves the understanding of how family members' shared knowledge (i.e. traditions) may become sources of competitive advantages for the family firm (i.e. long‐term survival).Originality/valueThis paper is among the first known to examine knowledge‐transfer mechanisms specifically for family‐based businesses.

Transfer mechanisms and knowledge transfer: The cooperative competency perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (12) ◽  
pp. 2531-2541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-Jen Chen ◽  
Yung-Chang Hsiao ◽  
Mo-An Chu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms and Global R&D Operations in MNCs

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 1550011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Song ◽  
Jinping Zhu ◽  
Jonas Rundquist
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Expatriate Management ◽  
Communication Frequency ◽  
Cross Case Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

With the development of globalization, companies will need worldwide resources for R&D. Multinational corporations (MNCs) will rely on their subunits located in different countries for R&D. As a result, knowledge transfer between headquarters and subunits or among subunits will be crucial for MNCs to operate their R&D activities. This study explores the relationship between knowledge transfer and R&D operations, using a qualitative research approach including four multinational companies. We conducted a cross-case analysis connecting four R&D configurations and two knowledge transfer mechanisms: expatriate management policy and communication frequency. Results show that both transfer mechanisms are very important for MNCs for the management of knowledge transfer in global R&D operations. However, each of these mechanisms will need a different focus depending on R&D strategy and configuration. The paper summarizes recommendations for managers as drawn from these insights.

A decision tree conceptualization of choice of knowledge transfer mechanism: the views of software development specialists in a multinational company

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjad M. Jasimuddin ◽  
Con Connell ◽  
Jonathan H. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Decision Tree ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Technological Knowledge ◽  
Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Natural Setting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to empirically study transfer mechanisms of technological knowledge, and to explore the interplay among the factors that influence the choice of a mechanism. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reports on a qualitative case study designed to explore the reasons underlying the selection of intra-organizational knowledge transfer mechanisms. This research was carried out as an exploratory case study, which allowed one to observe the phenomenon in a natural setting. Findings – The results of the present study indicate the interplay between the factors, and link the factors in a sequence that help decide a mechanism. A decision to select a mechanism depends upon several variables; some of them override others, others are interlinked, and sometimes there is a causal link. Research limitations/implications – It is based on a sample of employees that may not be representative of the broader population. Since the samples were drawn only from a MNC, the results may not be generalised. The case study method which was employed in this research does not permit the generalisation of the results. Originality/value – The knowledge transfer literature has discussed the mechanisms used to transfer technological knowledge, but has failed to adequately address the rationale behind the selection of an appropriate knowledge transfer mechanism. The extant literature has isolatedly identified factors that impact on the choice of knowledge transfer mechanism. These issues are not effectively addressed in prior research. The findings are summarized diagrammatically in the form of a decision tree which provides a conceptualization of the decision processes involved in the selection of the medium for knowledge transfer.

scholarly journals Academic patents and entrepreneurial intention. To what extent are other knowledge transfer mechanisms affected in a Mexican university?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-150
Author(s):  
María Guadalupe Calderón ◽  
Pilar Perez
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Diffusion Of Knowledge ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Academic Inventors ◽  
The University ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

This research aims to expand the explanations about the debate on academic entrepreneurship and other knowledge transfer mechanisms, to respond to what extent entrepreneurial intention affects the diffusion and dissemination of knowledge in a Mexican university. The lack of indicators of commercial activity, leads us to propose the analysis of a pre-commercial stage of technology that we call entrepreneurial intention. After the literature review, we present a database of academic inventors in patents granted to the university, identifying patenting with an entrepreneurial intention, following Lomas (1993) knowledge transfer taxonomy. Data about publications and received citations by academic inventors is also considered for knowledge diffusion; as well as the supervision of end-of-degree projects in undergraduate and graduate studies; before and after the patent was granted, for knowledge dissemination. Using a binomial model, we estimated two data sets, one for the period 1984-2000 and the second for 2001-2020. Our findings reveal, an average increase of 60% in the number of patents obtained. We also found that the characteristics of the research group are significant in both models, but in the 2001-2020 period it is more important to integrate foreign inventors than patenting with firms, the dissemination of knowledge is more significant and has greater importance in the model. To respond to what extent entrepreneurial intention affects the diffusion and dissemination of knowledge, greater attention should be paid to the diffusion of knowledge since in both models the variable that represents publications after patenting is not significant. The explanation about the dissemination of knowledge improves substantially from one period to another.

scholarly journals Evaluation of knowledge transfer practices from a Leibniz Perspective

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Fascia
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Possible Worlds ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
The Many ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

In recent years, there has been a growing number of subspecialties within the context of business management, which have begun to talk seriously about a notion of religious points of view in a business context. In this paper we unpack a view from Gottfried Leibniz (1646 – 1716) and to a lesser extent Kant (1724- 1804) and Hegel (1770-1831) in relation to this perspective with a view to interpret the complexity and the role of religion in this arena. Leibniz famously argued that the universe as it currently exists, has to be “the best of all possible worlds,” since an omniscient creator would know all possibilities, and, therefore select the best available options for a starting and ending point. We argue that, although dichotically opposed to the many contemporary empirical attitudes, this perspective still has an inherent and modern-day stance, representative to both business theory and decision making via knowledge transfer mechanisms. Thus, we examine why business start- ups evolve and what effect a religious element has on the central caveat for businesses wishing to achieve success and maintain competitive advantage options, perspectives and scenarios. In this regards, we look at a significant amount of literature, in a bid to understand both the problematic nature surrounding the mechanics used to establish meaningful baselines from the many perspectives. The paper then summarises these theoretical baselines into segmented contexts for discussion

scholarly journals Assessing the basics of knowledge transfer structures

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Fascia ◽  
mike sanderson ◽  
hock tan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Cultural Models ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

Dominant research streams in healthcare management conclude that knowledge transfer between patient groups is accomplished through instructions and/or socially constructed practices. Underlying these views is the belief that texts and practices carry with them the codes necessary for their own decoding and, therefore, enable an unproblematic knowledge transfer. The analysis focused specifically on the interrelated effects between constituents of a group receiving ongoing healthcare and the relationships to knowledge transfer management, through which, group membership and knowledge exchange was mediated. The research asked if this relationship could be improved from both a personal and organisational perspective, by better understanding of the knowledge transfer mechanisms at work. We argue that because private and cultural models mediate decoding of information into meaningful knowledge, knowledge is created from the unique combination of cognitive dispositions of acumen, memory, creativity, volition, emotion, and socio-cultural interaction. Thus, mechanisms for decision-making affect socio group dynamics and interactions via the healthcare environment, manager or practitioner. 2 Design/methodology/approach-CASE STUDY. This case study adopted a qualitative constructivist methodology and thematic analysis of the output data. A total of 20 (n1=20) main interviews and 10 (n2=10) follow up interviews took place over a two month period. Findings-Findings indicate that for this group of participants, knowledge transfer depended on the assumption of real world values as opposed to determinates of healthcare practitioners

Transfer mechanisms and strategic knowledge management in health and safety companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos M. Zambrano ◽  
Vanessa Pertuz ◽  
Adith Adith Pérez ◽  
Daysi C. Straccia
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Strategic Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Experimental Cross ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Strategic Knowledge Management ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

This paper aims to analyse the knowledge transfer mechanisms and strategic knowledge management inoccupational safety and health (OSH) companies. The main authors consulted for the study were Davenport(6), Molina, and Marsal (8). The research is descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional and withfield design. Results indicate that the spontaneous transference is present through personal meetings, andformal transference is mainly characterized by counselling. We found weaknesses in the strategic analysisand objectives definitions for the strategic knowledge management in the studied organizations.

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