Knowledge Integration through Strategic Alliances and Virtual Networks

2011 ◽  
pp. 591-600
Author(s):  
César Camisón ◽  
Beatriz Forés ◽  
María Eugenia Fabra
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Virtual Network ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Virtual Networks ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Cooperative Agreements

According to the Knowledge-Based View, knowledge integration is one of the main capabilities that organizations must possess in today’s markets. In some high-tech industries, especially sciencebased industries such as biotechnology that need to integrate different bases of specialized expertise, the sources of knowledge are spread across a great variety of organizations. Strategic alliances are an option that may solve problems of speed or cost in these cases. Hence, in this chapter we identify advantages that inter-organizational cooperative agreements may have in the creation of knowledge, with a special emphasis on the case of strategic alliances in which the main aim is the joint creation of knowledge between partners and not simply the appropriation of this knowledge by one of the members of the agreement. In a second phase, we argue that virtual networks add more advantages to this type of alliance because of their special features. We define the virtual network as a strategic, temporary agreement between organizations that collaborate and coordinate their work through information technologies. This dimension adds greater flexibility to strategic alliances. We identify a virtual network typology by analyzing their properties and their value for the integration of knowledge.

Knowledge Integration Through Inter-Organizational Virtual Organizations

2010 ◽  
pp. 2102-2113
Author(s):  
Montserrat Boronat Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Initial Approximation ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Virtual Organizations ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Technology Industries ◽  
High Technology Industries

In this study we adopt an inter-organizational view to examine virtual organizations. Thus, we understand this phenomenon as a strategic agreement between organizations that collaborate and coordinate their work through information technologies. This dimension adds greater flexibility to the strategic alliance, which in turn is beneficial for the integration of knowledge. In high technology industries, inter- organizational virtual organizations add further advantages to this option of knowledge integration through strategic alliances because of the importance of speed and flexibility. We put forward a series of propositions, following an initial approximation to this phenomenon through the combination of the strategic alliances, virtual organizations and the knowledge-based view literatures.

Knowledge Integration Through Inter-Organizational Virtual Organizations

2009 ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Montserrat Boronat Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Initial Approximation ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Virtual Organizations ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Technology Industries ◽  
High Technology Industries

In this study we adopt an inter-organizational view to examine virtual organizations. Thus, we understand this phenomenon as a strategic agreement between organizations that collaborate and coordinate their work through information technologies. This dimension adds greater flexibility to the strategic alliance, which in turn is beneficial for the integration of knowledge. In high technology industries, inter- organizational virtual organizations add further advantages to this option of knowledge integration through strategic alliances because of the importance of speed and flexibility. We put forward a series of propositions, following an initial approximation to this phenomenon through the combination of the strategic alliances, virtual organizations and the knowledge-based view literatures.

Knowledge Integration Through Inter-Organizational Virtual Organizations

2011 ◽  
pp. 434-445
Author(s):  
Montserrat Boronat Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Initial Approximation ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Virtual Organizations ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Technology Industries ◽  
High Technology Industries

In this study we adopt an inter-organizational view to examine virtual organizations. Thus, we understand this phenomenon as a strategic agreement between organizations that collaborate and coordinate their work through information technologies. This dimension adds greater flexibility to the strategic alliance, which in turn is beneficial for the integration of knowledge. In high technology industries, inter- organizational virtual organizations add further advantages to this option of knowledge integration through strategic alliances because of the importance of speed and flexibility. We put forward a series of propositions, following an initial approximation to this phenomenon through the combination of the strategic alliances, virtual organizations and the knowledge-based view literatures.

scholarly journals The Role of Strategic Alliances in Inter-organizational Learning in International Business

2021 ◽  
pp. 133-153
Author(s):  
Klavidj Logožar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
International Firms ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
International Strategic Alliances ◽  
Alliance Partners ◽  
Knowledge Intensive

The paper studies strategic alliances and their role in inter-organizational learning in international firms. The importance of strategic alliances in global economy has increased. Strategic drivers for interfirm cooperation between alliance partners are market growth, cost reduction, reducing risk, and access to knowledge. The author focuses on inter-organizational interaction among alliance partners, which is motivated by the desire to gain access to new knowledge and transfer existing knowledge between partners. Alliances are a powerful means of enhancing organizational learning and knowledge-based capability. The challenges of integrating knowledge intensive activities in international strategic alliances are also discussed. Integrating those activities between international firms is more difficult due to alliance partners’ differences in national, organizational, and professional culture. International strategic alliances are critically important to firm success by facilitating knowledge integration.

Leveraging IT and Business Network by a Small Medical Practice

2011 ◽  
pp. 513-525
Author(s):  
Simpson Poon ◽  
Daniel May
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Medical Practice ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Knowledge Based

Although many medical information technologies require significant financial investment and are often out of reach of small medical practices, it is possible through careful alignment of IT and customer strategy, together with a network of strategic alliances to exploit IT effectively. In this case we present a small cardiology consultancy that has engaged in strategic planning in its attempt to leverage IT expertise to attain competitive advantage. We propose that through a network of alliances, a relatively small medical enterprise can benefit from its limited IT investment. The case study indicates the importance of a team of champions with both IT and medical knowledge and the notion of mutual benefit. We also discuss some of the issues faced by all participants in this alliance relationship. The objectives of this case are to provide readers the opportunity to: 1. Discuss how a small medical practice can leverage skills, expertise and opportunities within a strategic alliance to enhance its competitive advantage without heavy up-front financial investments. 2. Explore how small businesses in the professional and knowledge-based industry can gain strategic advantage through IT. 3. Understand the pros and cons of strategic alliances and potential issues related to building trust, consolidating relationships among members and risk management of such alliances on an ongoing basis. 4. Think about the plausibility of business transformation by moving from one industry (specialised cardiology services) to another (medical informatics).

scholarly journals Overview of the III International Conference on Applied Physics, Information Technologies and Engineering – APITECH-III 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 2094 (1) ◽  
pp. 011001
Author(s):  
Igor V Kovalev ◽  
Anna A Voroshilova ◽  
Nikolay A Testoyedov
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Nonequilibrium Systems ◽  
Applied Physics ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Modern Methods

The overview describes the main directions and results of the III International Conference APITECH-III 2021 held in Krasnoyarsk from September 24 to October 3, 2021. It gives the details about the participants and the proceedings. The purpose of the Conference is to share the experience of leading experts in the application of modern methods of applied physics and information technology in high-tech production, in the fields of aerospace, energy, chemical and oil and gas engineering, as well as in modern areas of neuroinformatics and modeling of nonequilibrium systems. The JSC “ISS-Reshetnev Company” and Siberian Scientific Centre DNIT sponsored the Conference.

scholarly journals VIRTUAL NETWORK AS THE TECHNOLOGICAL LAYER OF THE PUBLIC SPACE AND ITS EFFECTS ON URBAN SPACES

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-194
Author(s):  
Merve KAYA ◽  
Özlem KANDEMİR
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual Network ◽  
Public Realm ◽  
Virtual Networks ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Physical Spaces

The physical and representational contents of the public space are in a dynamic evolving state with the changes in the social structure and urban structure. In the historical process, the phenomenon of public space has been affected by the developments experienced with the change in the way individuals establish relationships in public life. Today, this transformation has occurred through virtual networks with the development of information and communication technologies. The paper aims to understand the public sphere dynamics that have changed with information and communication technologies. Accordingly, it limits its scope on these questions: How virtual networks affect the representational form of public space? What are the spatial structuring of this new representational public realm? What effect does this transformation have on urban areas that are the physical spaces of public realm? The method of the study is to explain theoretical discussions by supporting examples. In this context, it has been found that virtual networks, known as a new form of public space, transform the representative and physical form of the public space in a multifaceted manner by relocating the way individuals communicate with each other on a virtual layer. In this virtual transformation, it has been seen that the representative public space is now formed on social networks and platforms and the spatial structuring of these areas is defined as virtual network. The effect of virtual networks on the physical spaces of the public realm is possible by clustering data about urban areas in these virtual environments. Therefore, the visibility of virtual networks on the physical spaces of the publicity takes place through the understanding of space usage; moreover, virtual network data, which hybridizes with contemporary urban areas, reveals new qualities in the sense of the city by embodying it through maps. The physical transformation of the public space with information and communication technologies is made possible by the use of virtual network data in the design processes of this new sensory city.

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