PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES OF INTERGENERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN CONTEMPORARY ENTERPRISES. FINDINGS

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-91
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Dziadek
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Optimal Combination ◽  
Intergenerational Transfer ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Model ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Intergenerational Knowledge

The aim of the article is to show how much enterprises are aware of the need to implement the intergenerational transfer of knowledge model. As a result of the review of available literature and conducted research, an attempt was made to show how diverse teams composed of representatives of different generations are formed, which is an opportunity to obtain an optimal combination of competences and efficiency of such teams. The obtained results allowed for the formulation of several important recommendations. In the first place, it is necessary to increase the awareness of the managerial staff in the field of functioning in the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, showing the opportunities, as well as the dangers posed by these solutions. Secondly, it is necessary to refine the general organization’s strategy in the area of diversifying human resources. Thirdly, it is necessary to review the hitherto used methods of knowledge transfer and their adaptation to the conditions of intergenerational knowledge exchange. Finally, fourthly - it should be remembered that intergenerational knowledge transfer processes are favored by the organizational culture focused on cooperation and the creation of multi-generational task teams.

scholarly journals The transfer of knowledge on integrated care among five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liset Grooten ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Tamara Alhambra-Borrás ◽  
Diane Whitehouse ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Transfer Processes

Abstract Background To examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014-2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. Methods A qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project documents and action plans of the regions. The data was analysed using a qualitative content-analysis procedure, which was guided by the frameworks of knowledge exchange and the why, whose, what, how framework for knowledge mobilisers Results All five components (including the themes) of knowledge exchange could be identified in the approach developed on the knowledge transfer processes. The four questions and accompanying categories of the framework of knowledge mobilisation were also identified to a large degree. Conclusions The observed incorporation of distinct forms of knowledge from multiple sources and the observed dynamic and fluid knowledge transfer processes both suggest that SCIROCCO developed a comprehensive knowledge transfer approach aiming to enable the adoption and scaling-up of integrated care. Overall, the multi-method qualitative nature of this research has allowed some new and practical insights in the knowledge transfer activities on integrated care between several European regions. To obtain a clear understanding of the content of the knowledge transfer approaches, which could assist the operationalising of models to support the evaluation of knowledge transfer activities, it is strongly recommended that further research of this type should be conducted in other research settings.

scholarly journals The transfer of knowledge on integrated care among five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liset Grooten ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Tamara Alhambra-Borrás ◽  
Diane Whitehouse ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Transfer Processes

Abstract Background To examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014-2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. Methods A qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project documents and action plans of the regions. The data was analysed using a qualitative content-analysis procedure, which was guided by the frameworks of knowledge exchange and the why, whose, what, how framework for knowledge mobilisers Results All five components (including the themes) of knowledge exchange could be identified in the approach developed on the knowledge transfer processes. The four questions and accompanying categories of the framework of knowledge mobilisation were also identified to a large degree. Conclusions The observed incorporation of distinct forms of knowledge from multiple sources and the observed dynamic and fluid knowledge transfer processes both suggest that SCIROCCO developed a comprehensive knowledge transfer approach aiming to enable the adoption and scaling-up of integrated care. Overall, the multi-method qualitative nature of this research has allowed some new and practical insights in the knowledge transfer activities on integrated care between several European regions. To obtain a clear understanding of the content of the knowledge transfer approaches, which could assist the operationalising of models to support the evaluation of knowledge transfer activities, it is strongly recommended that further research of this type should be conducted in other research settings.

scholarly journals The transfer of knowledge on integrated care among five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liset Grooten ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Tamara Alhambra-Borrás ◽  
Diane Whitehouse ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Transfer Processes

Abstract Background To examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014-2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. Methods A qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project documents and action plans of the regions. The data was analysed using a qualitative content-analysis procedure, which was guided by the frameworks of knowledge exchange and the why, whose, what, how framework for knowledge mobilisers Results All five components (including the themes) of knowledge exchange could be identified in the approach developed on the knowledge transfer processes. The four questions and accompanying categories of the framework of knowledge mobilisation were also identified to a large degree. Conclusions The observed incorporation of distinct forms of knowledge from multiple sources and the observed dynamic and fluid knowledge transfer processes both suggest that SCIROCCO developed a comprehensive knowledge transfer approach aiming to enable the adoption and scaling-up of integrated care. Overall, the multi-method qualitative nature of this research has allowed some new and practical insights in the knowledge transfer activities on integrated care between several European regions. To obtain a clear understanding of the content of the knowledge transfer approaches, which could assist the operationalising of models to support the evaluation of knowledge transfer activities, it is strongly recommended that further research of this type should be conducted in other research settings.

scholarly journals The transfer of knowledge on integrated care between five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liset Grooten ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Tamara Alhambra-Borrás ◽  
Diane Whitehouse ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Knowledge Mobilisation ◽  
Transfer Processes

Abstract Background To examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014-2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. Methods A qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project documents and action plans of the regions. The frameworks of knowledge exchange and knowledge mobilisation were used for data analyses. Results All five components (including the themes) of knowledge exchange could be identified in the approach developed on the knowledge transfer processes. The four questions and accompanying categories of the framework of knowledge mobilisation were also identified to a large degree. Conclusions The observed incorporation of distinct forms of knowledge from multiple sources and the observed dynamic and fluid knowledge transfer processes both suggest that SCIROCCO developed a comprehensive knowledge transfer approach aiming to enable the adoption and scaling-up of integrated care. Overall, the multi-method qualitative nature of this research has allowed some new and practical insights in the knowledge transfer activities on integrated care between several European regions. To obtain a clear understanding of the content of the knowledge transfer approaches, which could assist the operationalising of models to support the evaluation of knowledge transfer activities, it is strongly recommended that further research of this type should be conducted in other research settings.

scholarly journals The transfer of knowledge on integrated care among five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liset Grooten ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Tamara Alhambra-Borrás ◽  
Diane Whitehouse ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Transfer Processes

Abstract Background To examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014-2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. Methods A qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project documents and action plans of the regions. The data was analysed using a qualitative content-analysis procedure, which was guided by the frameworks of knowledge exchange and the why, whose, what, how framework for knowledge mobilisers Results All five components (including the themes) of knowledge exchange could be identified in the approach developed on the knowledge transfer processes. The four questions and accompanying categories of the framework of knowledge mobilisation were also identified to a large degree. Conclusions The observed incorporation of distinct forms of knowledge from multiple sources and the observed dynamic and fluid knowledge transfer processes both suggest that SCIROCCO developed a comprehensive knowledge transfer approach aiming to enable the adoption and scaling-up of integrated care. Overall, the multi-method qualitative nature of this research has allowed some new and practical insights in the knowledge transfer activities on integrated care between several European regions. To obtain a clear understanding of the content of the knowledge transfer approaches, which could assist the operationalising of models to support the evaluation of knowledge transfer activities, it is strongly recommended that further research of this type should be conducted in other research settings.

scholarly journals The transfer of knowledge on integrated care among five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liset Grooten ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Tamara Alhambra-Borrás ◽  
Diane Whitehouse ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Transfer Processes

Abstract Background To examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014–2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. Methods A qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project documents and action plans of the regions. The data was analysed using a qualitative content-analysis procedure, which was guided by the frameworks of knowledge exchange and the why, whose, what, how framework for knowledge mobilisers. Results All five components (including the themes) of knowledge exchange could be identified in the approach developed on the knowledge transfer processes. The four questions and accompanying categories of the framework of knowledge mobilisation were also identified to a large degree. Conclusions The observed incorporation of distinct forms of knowledge from multiple sources and the observed dynamic and fluid knowledge transfer processes both suggest that SCIROCCO developed a comprehensive knowledge transfer approach aiming to enable the adoption and scaling-up of integrated care. Overall, the multi-method qualitative nature of this research has allowed some new and practical insights in the knowledge transfer activities on integrated care between several European regions. To obtain a clear understanding of the content of the knowledge transfer approaches, which could assist the operationalising of models to support the evaluation of knowledge transfer activities, it is strongly recommended that further research of this type should be conducted in other research settings.

Human resources retention and knowledge transfer in mergers and acquisitions

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Castro-Casal ◽  
Edelmira Neira-Fontela ◽  
M. Dolores Álvarez-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Rich Media ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The One ◽  
Core Capabilities ◽  
The Impact

AbstractMergers and acquisitions can be a mechanism used by firms to access innovative knowledge, including intellectual property, and to strengthen and expand their core capabilities. In the mergers and acquisition context, the creation of value depends on the transfer of capabilities and knowledge being carried out successfully during the post-acquisition integration process. The paper adopts this view. It examines the role of the top management and personnel who hold knowledge and skills linked to the capability of the acquired firm considered most valuable by the acquiring firm in the transfer of knowledge from the acquired firm to the acquiring firm. The paper also examines whether the impact of the retention of the acquired firm's high-value human resources (HVHR) on knowledge transfer is moderated by the degree of embeddedness of the knowledge to be transferred. Furthermore, the study identifies the factors that influence the retention of the acquired firm's HVHR. We tested the model using data from a sample of 57 domestic, related, friendly Spanish mergers and acquisitions belonging to a wide variety of industries. The results support the notion that the more embedded the knowledge, the greater the impact of the acquired firm's HVHR retention on the knowledge transfer. They also show that the autonomy granted to the acquired firm, the frequency of use of rich media among the personnel of both firms, and the acquired firm's pre-acquisition profitability are factors encouraging the acquired firm's HVHR to remain. The study contributes to the literature on knowledge transfer in mergers and acquisitions by highlighting the relevance of retention of the acquired firm's HVHR for knowledge transfer, as well as demonstrating the importance of taking into consideration the nature of the knowledge to be transferred. It also contributes to the literature on the implementation process in mergers and acquisitions by identifying factors available to managers to favor HVHR continuity in the acquiring firm or the one resulting from the merger.

Knowledge Transfer within Multinational Corporations

2011 ◽  
pp. 1536-1547
Author(s):  
Parissa Haghirian
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Effective Transfer ◽  
The Impact

A growing interest in the various aspects of knowledge transfer within multinational corporations has been evidenced by a recent surge in empirical research. Despite the fact that the number of empirical studies investigating various aspects of knowledge transfer within multinational corporations has significantly increased, very few insights into the influence of culture on knowledge transfer, however, have come to light. In fact, the cultural aspects and the individuals involved in the transfer and communication of corporate knowledge within multinational corporations seemed to have been overlooked by researchers. This chapter attempts to fill this gap and investigates the impact culture has upon knowledge transfer processes within multinational corporations. It presents a comprehensive intercultural knowledge transfer model and identifies which aspects of national culture hinder and which aspects foster an effective transfer of knowledge.

Knowledge Transfer within Multinational Corporations

2010 ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parissa Haghirian
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Effective Transfer ◽  
The Impact

A growing interest in the various aspects of knowledge transfer within multinational corporations has been evidenced by a recent surge in empirical research. Despite the fact that the number of empirical studies investigating various aspects of knowledge transfer within multinational corporations has significantly increased, very few insights into the influence of culture on knowledge transfer, however, have come to light. In fact, the cultural aspects and the individuals involved in the transfer and communication of corporate knowledge within multinational corporations seemed to have been overlooked by researchers. This chapter attempts to fill this gap and investigates the impact culture has upon knowledge transfer processes within multinational corporations. It presents a comprehensive intercultural knowledge transfer model and identifies which aspects of national culture hinder and which aspects foster an effective transfer of knowledge.

Examining the Potential Use of the Collaborative-Geomatics Informatics Tool to Foster Intergenerational Transfer of Knowledge in a Remote First Nation Community

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Isogai ◽  
Daniel D. McCarthy ◽  
Holly L. Gardner ◽  
Jim D. Karagatzides ◽  
Skye Vandenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Change ◽  
First Nations ◽  
First Nation ◽  
Intergenerational Transfer ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Northern Ontario ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Intergenerational Knowledge ◽  
Fort Albany

Northern First Nations in Canada have experienced environmental change throughout history, adapting to these changes based on personal experience interacting with their environment. Community members of Fort Albany First Nation of northern Ontario, Canada, have voiced their concern that their youths’ connection to the land is diminishing, making this generation more vulnerable to environmental change. Community members previously identified the collaborative-geomatics informatics tool as potentially useful for fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer. In this article, we assess the potential of the informatics tool to reconnect youth with the surrounding land in order to strengthen the adaptive capacity of Fort Albany First Nation. The tool was introduced to students in an environmental-outreach camp that included traditional activities. Students used global positioning systems and geo-tagged photographs that were loaded onto the informatics tool. Semi-directed interviews revealed that the students enjoyed the visual and spatial capabilities of the system, and recognised its potential to be used in conjunction with traditional activities. This pilot study suggests that the tool has the potential to be used by youth to provide an opportunity for the intergenerational transfer of Indigenous knowledge, but further evaluation is required.

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