Factors Of Knowledge Transfer Research Articles

Analysis of key competencies, such as factors for knowledge transfer

El objetivo es identificar factores clave en las competencias docentes para una exitosa transferencia del conocimiento, mediante metodología mixta realizando un análisis comparativo explicativo y un análisis factorial, dividida en seis fases: 1) analizar factores clave en la transferencia del conocimiento, 2) analizar competencias clave en la formación de docentes universitarios, 3) comparación de variables 4) regresión lineal del MGCV (Modelo de gestión de competencias docentes virtuales), 5) evaluación de carga factorial, 6) construcción del modelo de gestión de competencias para transferencia del conocimiento (MGCTC). Resultados muestran una reducción a 13 variables, identificadas como competencias clave para la transferencia del conocimiento. La contribución de este trabajo reside en la presentación del MGCTC oportunidad para reorientar la formación docente y garantizar una correcta transferencia del conocimiento, recomendamos una investigación complementaria a egresados para comparar y perfeccionar hallazgos, ya que las limitaciones de este estudio es únicamente la valoración de la docencia.

Transferência de conhecimento entre universidade e empresa (U-E): influência das condições universitárias

The objective of the research was to analyze the influence of university conditions on the performance of knowledge transfer (KT) between the largest federal public university of Minas Gerais and its partner companies. Qualitative research was developed based on the instrumental case study method applied at the largest federal public university in Minas Gerais (elected in 2016 the Brazilian institution that most filed patent applications at the National Institute of Industrial Property). The results of the study lead to the understanding that some organizational conditions of the investigated University favored KT, while others represented challenges in the process. It has been noted that an intense effort, in the investigated institution, has been made to improve the interaction of the university with the productive sector based on policies and actions promoted, in particular, by the Technological Transfer Coordination of the University. However, there are still internal challenges regarding the transfer of knowledge from the University to the productive sector, a situation that is also noticeable in other Brazilian universities. The research results also indicate that the transfer performance is hindered when there is less flexibility of the rules related to the KT and the absence of incentive policies in the university context that encourage the teacher to transfer his knowledge to the productive sector. Regarding its theoretical contribution, the study advances by pointing out critical factors of knowledge transfer between UE, contributing to elucidate how university context factors influence the performance of this process, a research topic considered contemporary.

Investigate the Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivational Factors of Knowledge Transfer in the Hospitals

The value of services in knowledge-intensive organizations like the hospitals is created by the tacit knowledge of the health staff. The weak knowledge transfer activities among the health staff effects on the performance level of the health care services. Hospitals are dependent on continuously learning from mistakes and to make improvements and then to transfer this newly acquired knowledge between units and workers in the organization. It is important to enhance the knowledge transfer behaviors of knowledge source and recipients in the hospitals. This study aims to investigate the extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors that would be adopted to improve the knowledge transfer processes among the health staff. The data of this study were collected from 475 doctor and nurses that work in three Jordanian hospitals; Albashir Hospital, Jordan University Hospital and Al-Issra Hospital. The collected data were analyzed using many tests such as validity, reliability, demographic and descriptive analysis. The significant results show that there are many extrinsic motivational factors would be adopted to improve the knowledge transfer by the knowledge source and recipients such as reward, ideal salaries, promotions, satisfaction of work position, stability of labor and reputation feedback. On the other hand, there are many intrinsic motivational factors that would be applied to enhance the knowledge transfer such as arduous relationship, altruism, shared understanding, champions and enjoyment to help others. This study helps the hospitals to identify the motivational factors that would be adopted to improve the knowledge transfer processes in order to enhance the quality of health care services.

How to Promote the Capability of IT Service Outsourcing Enterprises: from the View of Knowledge Transfer

Based on the knowledge resource theory, we know that the nature of enterprise capability is knowledge. But knowledge accumulation of IT service outsourcing enterprises is largely due to knowledge transfer in the outsourcing process, which plays an important role in the promotion of enterprise capability. While knowledge transfer is mainly affected by the sender’s sending ability, receiver's absorption ability, knowledge transfer situation, the characteristics of knowledge and other factors. This article discusses the mechanisms and factors of knowledge transfer, analyzes the knowledge transfer process and effect on the subject of knowledge between the IT service outsourcing enterprises, then adopts system dynamics method to build the evolution model of IT service outsourcing enterprise knowledge transfer, and takes simulation experiments with Vensim tools, finally it proposes the evolution characters and transfer mechanism of knowledge transfer between enterprises. The conclusion can provide some suggestions for IT service outsourcing enterprises and a theoretical basis for the enterprises to develop knowledge transfer strategy.

Critical Success Factors for Knowledge Transfer via a Malaysian Government Education Website

This paper presents the critical success factors (CSFs) for knowledge transfer via a Malaysian government education website, from the perspective of provider. The research explores CSFs from a case study at Department of Education in Malaysia that is known as MASED. The research adapted Szulanski's four stages, namely initiation, implementation, ramp-up and integration that is known as intra-organisational knowledge transfer model to identify CSFs for knowledge transfer via government education website. The research has employed an interpretive case study approach, applying qualitative data capture and analysis methods. Primary data were derived from the interviews with 15 government officers that are involved in the development and management of government education website. Qualitative content analysis by inductive approach was used as analysis technique. From the analysis, 14 CSFs were identified and grouped into six themes, namely management role, user focus, employee focus, content focus, technology focus and organisational focus. Then these CSFs were validated in a focus group with the same 15 respondents to finalise the CSFs for knowledge transfer via Malaysian government education website. This research used a single study of one government agency in Malaysia. The research provides practical guidance to practitioners particularly to the government website providers. In order to increase the level of knowledge transfer to users, the CSFs can support government website providers in taking strategic decisions related to the internal operation of their website's content development and delivery activities.

Le transfert de connaissances dans un cadre de joint-venture : une approche des facteurs déterminants dans une logique interactive

Le transfert de connaissances dans le cadre d’une joint-venture demeure encore un domaine peu connu. À travers cette étude on propose une vision originale en précisant la nature et la dynamique d’une relation triale (entreprises mères et joint-venture) et interactive du transfert de connaissances. Les résultats montrent, tout d’abord, que la réussite de transfert dépend de la qualité des contributions de l’entreprise mère étrangère, de l’entreprise mère locale et de la joint-venture. Ensuite, nous avons pu identifier des facteurs déterminants et des facteurs facilitateurs du transfert de connaissances de l’entreprise mère étrangère vers la joint-venture, de l’entreprise mère locale vers la joint-venture et de la joint-venture vers les entreprises mères. Autant les entreprises mères que la joint-venture doivent les prendre en compte en vue de mieux réussir le transfert de connaissances. Enfin, la relation informelle entre les décideurs est apparue comme un facteur facilitateur du transfert de connaissances. Codes JEL : M160

Influence factors and process stages of knowledge transfer between NPD teams

Purpose – This paper aims to present a model that maps the relationship between factors and process stages of the knowledge transfer (KT) between new product development (NPD) teams. Design/methodology/approach – The model was constructed through a quantitative evaluation with scholars and practitioners of the NPD field. To evaluate the model and its usefulness, a practical application was carried out in two large Brazilian companies. Findings – A relationship model between 16 main influence factors and 11 stages of the KT process was obtained. It could be seen through the practical applications that the model helps companies to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities in the KT between NPD teams. Research limitations/implications – Prior studies had been concerned with the analysis of KT factors, but considering KT as an isolated act. So, this work has advanced in the deployment of the KT stages and the relationship of those with different influence factors. Practical implications – This paper brings an important practical contribution, once several academic works have been concerned with to demonstrate relationships among factors, but few have shown how these results could help to solve practical issues observed in companies. Originality/value – Results presented in this paper enable the extension of comprehension about the KT phenomena in the NPD process. Furthermore, this paper shows how the proposed model can be used as a decision tool to guide a diagnosis and detect improvement opportunities in KT between NPD teams.

Knowledge transfer and the role of local absorptive capability at science and technology parks

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate to what extent knowledge inflows have taken place among professional Malaysian workforces and what the significant employee‐related factors of knowledge transfer are. The development of technology parks at Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), Kulim High Tech Park (KHTP) and Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) is the focus of the discussion.Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected through a self‐administered survey to 300 local professionals; and 51 percent responded. A multiple regression was used to identify the significant determinants of transfer of knowledge.Findings – Knowledge transfer from foreign expatriate, parent and peer subsidiary companies to local professionals is at a moderate level. The overall multiple regression shows that workplace learning, personal time management, symptom of replication, adaptation and innovation, and work experience significantly contribute to the transferring of expertise to local professional employees.Research limitations/...

Fachhochschulen im regionalen Innovationssystem. Eine Analyse auf Basis von Best-Practice-Fallstudien

The interaction and networking among private firms and public research entities determine the innovative potential and performance of a region essentially. Cooperatively, these important members of regional innovation systems develop innovations and enhance knowledge diffusion. The impact of a higher education institution on a regional innovation system depends not only on the success of the research and development activities, but also on its network integration and interaction with other members in the regional innovation system. Based on these considerations, knowledge and technology transfer has become one of the strategic and operative core functions of higher education institutions, whereas mainly transfer forms with a high degree of university-industry cooperation shape the role of higher education institutions in the regional innovation system. Especially the application-oriented universities of applied sciences are required to disseminate and implement the gathered knowledge in their regional environment. The article examines the special role of universities of applied sciences in the regional innovation system and analyses university-side success factors of knowledge transfer on the basis of a best practice analysis. The research identifies strategic concepts relevant for successful transfer, furthermore operative policy recommendations were deducted that encourage cooperation between university and regional economy and knowledge transfer.

Knowledge transfer during the integration of knowledge-intensive acquisitions

Knowledge-intensive acquisitions enable companies to acquire external knowledge and to avoid tedious internal capability development processes. Therefore, knowledge-intensive acquisitions can be profound sources of value creation, as long as the transfer of the acquired knowledge is effectively managed during the integration phase. Research findings illustrate significant gaps between expected and achieved results of knowledge transfer. The aim of this paper is to develop a transfer framework for knowledge-intensive acquisitions on the basis of systematised success factors. It enables management to effectively address knowledge transfer measures during the integration process. Based on the literature review, the main influencing factors for knowledge transfer have been identified. These key factors are structured on an organisational and individual level to assure a comprehensive perspective on the integration process. Subsequently, on the basis of two explorative interviews, practical measures have been derived and integrated into the transfer framework. The findings contribute to the body of research on success factors in mergers and acquisitions and contribute to the literature on knowledge management.

Knowledge Transfer in Offshoring Arrangements: Social Capital, Efficacy and Outcome Expectations.

Prior research has shown that social capital is as a vital factor for knowledge transfer, but has hardly examined this within an offshoring context. Moreover, the social capital lens is not suffici...

Ownership Advantages and Firm Factors Influencing Performance of Foreign Affiliates in Japan

This empirical study explores the impact of knowledge development factors, parent firm-specific and subsidiarycharacteristics on foreign affiliated performance. First, we examine the ownership and performance (based onreturn on asset, return on sales and profitability) of foreign affiliated in Japan. Second, we extend the subsidiary’sfactors with parent company’s firm factors in order to analyze the performance and ownership advantages basedon wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) and international joint venture (IJV). Third, we explore the relationshipbetween firm factors and foreign ownership ratio.Our finding suggested that first, when a subsidiary operates inthe manufacturing industry; MNCs prefer to have a majority of equity ownership.Second, the factors of industry,foreign employees and size of parent firm and subsidiary, demonstrate a statistically significant on performance.Finally, our findings indicate that foreign ownership ratio has a positive relationship with knowledge transferfactors, import and export ratio of foreign affiliates.

The Influence of Knowledge Transfer Factors on the Knowledge Transfer and Effects of BSC

The Influence of Knowledge Transfer Factors on the Knowledge Transfer and Effects of BSC