A Theoretical Approach Exploring Knowledge Transmission Across Generations in Family SMEs

2022 ◽  
pp. 997-1016
Author(s):  
Filippo Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Small Firm ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Knowledge Transmission ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Family Smes ◽  
Business Succession

This paper explores, by adopting a theoretical approach, if and how the knowledge sharing process between the generations involved in business succession is actually accomplished. This paper also highlights the negative consequences of overlooking knowledge sharing process. In spite of existing previous empirical findings, this paper suggests that small firm dimensions and everyday side-by-side working activities do not ensure effective knowledge sharing processes. Finally, this paper also provides insights in order to shift from the 'how' of the knowledge sharing process to the 'why' this process fails, suggesting both cognitive and cultural explanations.

A Theoretical Approach Exploring Knowledge Transmission Across Generations in Family SMEs

2021 ◽  
pp. 1531-1550
Author(s):  
Filippo Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Small Firm ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Knowledge Transmission ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Family Smes ◽  
Business Succession

This paper explores, by adopting a theoretical approach, if and how the knowledge sharing process between the generations involved in business succession is actually accomplished. This paper also highlights the negative consequences of overlooking knowledge sharing process. In spite of existing previous empirical findings, this paper suggests that small firm dimensions and everyday side-by-side working activities do not ensure effective knowledge sharing processes. Finally, this paper also provides insights in order to shift from the 'how' of the knowledge sharing process to the 'why' this process fails, suggesting both cognitive and cultural explanations.

Organizational and Socio-Relational Factors Undermining Knowledge Sharing in Family SMEs

2020 ◽  
pp. 43-62
Author(s):  
Filippo Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Relational Factors ◽  
Family Smes ◽  
Business Succession ◽  
Major Criticism ◽  
Informal Process ◽  
Business Family

This chapter investigates if and how the knowledge sharing process between the generations involved in business succession is actually accomplished. Furthermore, this chapter addresses if the next-generation family members are (adequately) trained to develop the proper knowledge and skills for their future role as entrepreneurs. Findings suggest that, even in SMEs, the entrepreneurs and their children often perform different jobs, developing different skills, and undermining the knowledge sharing process. Moreover, the training/learning (both formal and informal) process of the next generation does not appear to help in the development of entrepreneurial skills. Finally, it is suggested that the knowledge sharing process faces major criticism when a daughter of the business family is involved.

Evolutionary and Ideation Concepts for Cybersecurity Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 535-546
Author(s):  
David A Gould ◽  
Gregory Block ◽  
Simon Cleveland
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Evolutionary Algorithm ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Biological Theory ◽  
Evolutionary Processes ◽  
Security Education ◽  
Basic Concepts

Evolution is a well-established biological theory, but some basic concepts can be abstracted and applied to non-biological domains such as the education domain for the purposes of knowledge sharing. There is a gap in the literature regarding how evolutionary processes can be applied to cyber security education. This article presents the general evolutionary algorithm and pairs it with an ideation technique (SCAMPER) to illustrate how certain evolutionary processes can be applied to cyber security education and learning. This paper does not attempt to close the gap, but rather offer a theoretical approach to address the gap.

Abusive supervision and knowledge sharing: the moderating role of organizational tenure

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seckyoung Loretta Kim ◽  
Seung Yeon Son ◽  
Seokhwa Yun
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Abusive Supervision ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Organizational Tenure ◽  
Sharing Behavior ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose Drawing on social exchange theory (SET) and conservation of resources (COR) theory, the purpose of this paper is to examine the negative consequence of abusive supervision on knowledge sharing. Further, this paper explores the moderating role of organizational tenure in the relationship between abusive supervision and employees’ knowledge sharing behavior applying sense-making theory. Design/methodology/approach The hypotheses were tested using regression analysis across two independent studies conducted in South Korea. Findings The authors found evidence that there was a negative relationship between abusive supervision and employees’ knowledge sharing behavior. Furthermore, the aforementioned relationship was strengthened for those with longer organizational tenure. Originality/value This research deepens our understanding of the negative consequences of abusive supervision on employees’ knowledge sharing behavior by drawing on SET and COR theory. Through two independent studies, the results demonstrated that employees who receive abusive treatment from their supervisors tend to reduce their knowledge sharing behavior. Furthermore, this detrimental effect is stronger for key knowledge providers, namely long-tenured employees.

The postponed succession: an investigation of the obstacles hindering business transmission planning in family firms

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Transmission Planning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Psychological Point ◽  
Family Smes ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Business Succession

PurposeDrawing on the theory of planned behaviour, this research aims to investigate systemically if and how incumbents and successors share attitudes, social norms and perception of the feasibility of their business succession.Design/methodology/approachQualitative research carried out on a group of small Italian family firms (N = 10).FindingsThis study provides evidence of background mechanisms (attitudes, social norms and perception of feasibility) affecting the implementation of business succession planning in family SMEs. Moreover, this study provides further evidence supporting the role of social norms in strategic decision-making processes within family firms.Research limitations/implicationsFindings from this study contribute to current literature in multiple ways and have several research implications.Practical implicationsThis study highlights that it is more appropriate to adopt a systemic rather than an individualistic approach in investigating/managing business succession.Social implicationsFamily firms are the most widespread type of firms in the world; thus, a systematic failure in business transmission represents a prominent socioeconomical problem for policy-makers and institutions.Originality/valueThis study leads to further developments in exploring business succession from a psychological point of view. Findings also highlight the limits of how a theory applied in order to predict individual behaviour can provide insight into collective behaviour involving a family.

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing and organizational change: Practice interactions in Australian local government

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 1041-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Leith ◽  
Hilary Yerbury
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Economic Sustainability ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Subject Knowledge

The sharing of knowledge in organizations is deemed critical to achieving environmental and economic sustainability outcomes. This study applies a practice theoretical approach to investigating knowledge sharing in a team in local government created to break down the boundaries which have led to siloed practices. Findings indicate a range of activities, including influencing and resisting, and these differ from findings in other studies. Analysis of organizational discourses, physical arrangements and social spaces of organizations demonstrated the existence of two distinct practices: knowledge sharing and organizational change. Sharing knowledge of the organization and its ways of working were found to be as important as sharing subject knowledge and expertise.

Evolutionary and Ideation Concepts for Cybersecurity Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
David A Gould ◽  
Gregory Block ◽  
Simon Cleveland
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Evolutionary Algorithm ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Biological Theory ◽  
Evolutionary Processes ◽  
Security Education ◽  
Basic Concepts

Evolution is a well-established biological theory, but some basic concepts can be abstracted and applied to non-biological domains such as the education domain for the purposes of knowledge sharing. There is a gap in the literature regarding how evolutionary processes can be applied to cyber security education. This article presents the general evolutionary algorithm and pairs it with an ideation technique (SCAMPER) to illustrate how certain evolutionary processes can be applied to cyber security education and learning. This paper does not attempt to close the gap, but rather offer a theoretical approach to address the gap.

Sports Viewing: A Theoretical Approach

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Frandsen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Theoretical Discussion ◽  
Individual Approach ◽  
Symbolic Forms ◽  
General Significance ◽  
Sports Events ◽  
Entertainment Value ◽  
Viewing Experience

The article presents a theoretical discussion of the entertainment value inherent to viewing televised sports. By combining different theories that consider sports events and television as essentially presentational symbolic forms, sports as a game phenomenon, and sports events as rituals, one obtains a more elaborate understanding of the potential attractions related to watching sports. The author argues that because of the very nature of sports, it becomes crucial to give prominence to a conception of the audience as active and meaning producing. In order to understand and acquire knowledge about both these meaning-producing processes, and the more general significance of televised sports, a comprehensive, rather than a purely individual, approach is required. Knowledge sharing and discussion of the implications of the acts on the field are, among various social groups, as important as the viewing experience itself.

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