Knowledge Transfer Barriers Research Articles

Using advanced computing to improve outcome monitoring in substance use disorder treatment in Alaska

Abstract Issue In Alaska, crime associated with substance misuse is a massive public health and safety concern costing over $2.3 billion annually. Government officials make substantial investments to address this challenge but have little ability to monitor the long-term effectiveness of these interventions. Treatment providers are also stifled by minimal feedback regarding their lasting impact. While government databases exist that contain relevant information related to long-term treatment outcomes, low knowledge transfer continues to occur between these big data systems and treatment providers. Description To determine if emerging database technology can effectively monitor long-term recidivism outcomes, a prototype was implemented by Alaska’s leading treatment provider, Set Free Alaska. The Recidivism Tracking Interface is an innovative database system that strategically connects treatment records with the criminal justice system database. While maintaining high confidentiality and security standards, the first-of-its-kind interface assessed long-term recidivism outcomes of Set Free Alaska’s former clients from 2010 to 2023. Results Of those who successfully completed treatment (n = 970), only 12.06% were convicted of a new crime with an average of 1,167 days between discharge and new criminal charges. The current recidivism rate in Alaska is 66.3%. In addition to recidivism outcomes, the interface also revealed data incredibly useful for informing treatment services and relapse prevention practices. The Recidivism Tracking Interface effectively demonstrated that advanced computing systems can be utilized to monitor long-term outcomes in a manner that was previously unavailable to treatment providers. Lessons In the age of advanced cloud computing and generative AI, treatment providers around the world and their government partners can overcome current knowledge transfer barriers to monitor long-term outcomes in a manner that is automated, inexpensive, and easy to use. Key messages • Advanced computing offers new opportunities to improve long-term outcome monitoring. • Expanding secure access to relevant government databases can ultimately improve treatment outcomes and advance outcome-based funding models.

Studying University-Industry Collaboration in Latin America: A Systematic Review of the period 1993-2022

This article offers a comprehensive examination of perspectives on university-industry interactions in Latin America. Distinguishing itself from international reviews, the study employs a systematic review of 274 articles across Scopus, Scielo, and Dialnet databases. The research addresses the temporal evolution, disciplinary fields, conceptual approaches, methods, and prevailing topics in the region. Findings reveal a focus on management, economics, business, social sciences, and engineering disciplines. Qualitative methods dominate, while theoretical-conceptual approaches encompass meso-institutional and micro-interactional levels. Key research themes include collaboration results, knowledge transfer, innovation, technological transfer, and collaboration barriers.

Tacit Knowledge Transfer for Posterity in Kenya: A Case of Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service, Nairobi Kenya

The study was to examine on tacit knowledge transfer for posterity in Kenya National Archive and Documentation Services (KNADS). Despite the importance of tacit knowledge transfer, little strategies exist on how knowledge is transferred in the Archive for posterity. The purpose of this study was to increase the understanding of Kenya National Archive strategy on tacit knowledge transfer among staff members in Kenya National archive and Documentaries. The study was guided by three specific objectives, one was to determine the strategies for transferring tacit knowledge at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation services, to examine the barriers of tacit knowledge transfer at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation services, to make recommendations and propose a framework to enhance tacit knowledge transfer at the Kenya National Archive and Documentaries. Descriptive survey design was employed in the study. Stratified random sampling was used as it covered all sections of staff members of the archive that gave a sample size of 150. Both Primary and Secondary data was availed using questionnaires and interviews. The reliability for the research instruments was determined by Cronbach's alpha through Test-retest method where a value more than 0.70 was considered reliable. Validation was determined by the supervisor and data collection experts. Data was analyzed using both inferential and descriptive statistics that was presented in percentage, mean, standard deviations and tables. A pilot study was conducted in the Kenya National Archives and documentation services and data analyzed to ensure that validity and reliability of the instruments. The data was analyzed using SPSS (version 23) and presented by way of means, percentages, standard deviation, tables and figures. The results obtained from the study was used to improve tacit knowledge transfer in Kenya National Archive and Documentation Services for posterity. Among the key findings were that the core feature of successfully transferring knowledge and reusing it is through learning strategy by sharing skills, methods experience and attitudes through tacit knowledge sharing. Other finding is through teamwork, ICT also facilitates tacit transfer, social networking and online discussions and forums among individuals. The study concludes that successful transfer of knowledge is through group learning strategy, through teamwork, proper communication, encouragement and assurance of staff members from losing their jobs after sharing the tacit knowledge with the newly employed staff.

Knowledge transfer and innovation in multinationals: a review of the literature using SCM-TBFO framework

PurposeBusiness research has highlighted the importance of knowledge transfer and innovation in multinational firms for better performance outcomes. However, the existing body of literature is characterized by differentiated theories, antecedents and outcomes. This study aims to address this gap by adopting a systematic approach to analyze knowledge transfer and innovation literature from the perspective of multinational organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis study follows “preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses” (PRISMA) guidelines for conducting a systematic literature review. The study adopts a systematic approach for analyzing the literature using School of thought (S), Contexts (C), Methodologies (M), Triggers (T), Barriers (B), Facilitators (F) and Outcomes (O) framework (SCM-TBFO framework) devised for holistic literature review. The study analyzes 75 articles from reputed journals from 2000 to 2022.FindingsIn general, knowledge transfer and innovation in multinationals is a relatively new area and is evolving rapidly. There are many opportunities to study the various perspectives that are included in the SCM-TBFO framework. The key schools of thought included the evolutionary theory of innovation, institutional theory and internationalization theory. The studies had differing settings or contexts, including China, Europe, the USA and Taiwan. Further, key methodologies that were used included regression, case studies, structural equation modeling (SEM) and theoretical studies. Knowledge transfer and innovation triggers included competitive advantage, competitive pressure, constant requirements for better products and services, foreign direct investment (FDI) and globalization. Knowledge transfer and innovation facilitators were categorized into strategy-related facilitators, organization culture and orientation-related facilitators, and resource-related facilitators. Knowledge transfer and innovation barriers included autonomy, international knowledge dispersion, risk of knowledge leakage, search breadth, ambiguity and institutional voids. Key outcomes of knowledge transfer and innovation in multinationals included financial performance, innovation performance, knowledge flow, transfer effectiveness, patents and new product development.Originality/valueBy synthesizing the literature, the study aims to provide an overview of the current state of research on knowledge transfer and innovation in multinationals. The study develops a holistic model for fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in multinationals. The proposed novel framework can also be applied to perform a holistic assessment of the current literature in various research domains. Further, the study suggests future theory development and research agendas. The study also provides implications for practitioners using the framework to achieve more desirable outcomes.

The effects of internal stickiness on the success of projects

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of internal stickiness (IS) on the success of projects through the perception of managers involved in projects.Design/methodology/approach This study collected 253 valid responses from project managers, using a validated IS scale and project success scale. The results were analyzed using nonparametric correlation due to the nature of the data.Findings The dimensions of success are interrelated, and IS, considering the barriers to knowledge transfer, is negatively related to all of these dimensions. This confirms the importance of the behavior of the individual and the team, rather than only formal processes to avoid IS and positively impact the success of projects.Practical implications The tacit and behavioral component of knowledge management needs to be further explored in practice. Project management activities need to pay greater attention to knowledge development, knowledge transfer and learning between those involved in the project and within a company.Originality/value The study provides a better understanding of knowledge transfer barriers, represented by the IS construct, to the success of projects. The success of projects depends on the relationship with teams that include members of organizational sectors not related to the existence of permanent project management teams. The relationship contributes to the successful transfer of knowledge between the recipient and the source of knowledge according to the recipient's needs.

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Practices as a Nature-Based Solution to Promote Water-Energy-Food Nexus Balance

The objective of this study is to evaluate the contributions of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) practices to the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus balance, design practical pathways, and analyze barriers towards achievement of EbA-WEF balance. An area case study and descriptive methods were used to analyze data collected from 50 community forests (CFs) spread across three regions in The Gambia. Extensive information from relevant literature sources was also referred to in this study. Fourteen priority EbA practices were established and categorized into four major groups based on their application similarities. Among the anticipated ecosystem services were enhanced water resource conservation, food and feed production, enhanced energy supply, and improved community livelihoods to enhance their resilience. Pathways on how each practice under the broad category contributes to water, energy, and food were developed to demonstrate how they individually and collectively contribute towards the nexus balance. Key enablers identified included a conducive policy framework, institutional support, diverse incentives, information, knowledge, and technology transfer, and climate and non-climate barriers were cited as impediments. The paper concludes by outlining recommendations to overcome the established barriers.

Barriers of Effective Knowledge Transfer: A Case of Quetta District

In all probability, the paramount importance of knowledge transfer for higher learning institutions (HLIs) is incontestable. That said, the workforce serving these institutions draws one's attention to a range of glitches vis-a-vis knowledge transfer activities. This study looks upon social interactions, training and ICT as the possible barriers responsible for impeding the KT activities. The study is based on the premise that poor management of the barriers underscored above would lay an adverse impact on EKT. The drawn sample size from the given population is 315 subjects. The employed research technique is cross-sectional research, and, in this setting, the cross-sectional explanatory sequential design was considered relevant. The data analysis was carried out using Correlation and multiple linear regression techniques. The findings of quantitative and qualitative result manifest that the selected variables do not stymie the knowledge transfer practices, which is in conflict with the speculation of the study in question.

Development of an Interdisciplinary Master of Forestry Program Focused on Forest Management in a Changing Climate

Concerted efforts are required to achieve the essential UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. This concept paper is focused on the development of a new Master of Forestry (MF) degree program at our University of Applied Sciences (UAS). With this move, we want to outline how capacity building and valuable synergy effects can be obtained from close cooperation in teaching and research, in order to educate our scientifically trained and practice-oriented forestry students in applying new management responses to natural disturbance impacts and sustainable use of terrestrial natural resources for forest resource-dependent communities. Specifically, we show how the emergent issues of global warming and the associated increased vulnerability of temperate deciduous forests can be tackled. Actions to overcome knowledge transfer barriers will provide sound solutions for SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 15 (life on land), and SDG 17 (partnerships to achieve the goal). Focusing on the Global Sustainable Development Goals can trigger intra and inter-faculty processes of cooperation, exchange programs, and optimized interfaces of previously separated disciplines that complement each other perfectly to form a knowledge hub.

Barriers of knowledge transfer and mitigating strategies in collaborative management system implementations

PurposeAs the dynamics of the external environment of the enterprise continue to increase, the support of information systems for organizational agility becomes increasingly important. Collaborative Management System (CMS) is a new type of information system that can cope with the dynamic changes of the organization. Effective knowledge transfer is the core of the system implementation. The purpose of this study is to explore the knowledge transfer barriers faced by CMS in its implementation process.Design/methodology/approachThrough field interviews with a representative CMS provider, this paper summarizes the barriers of knowledge transfer during CMS implementation into three aspects.FindingsBased on the innovative measures taken by the company and relevant literature, the corresponding mitigating strategies are proposed.Originality/valueThe findings enrich the implementation methodology of agile information systems by exploring the knowledge transfer problem from a novel context. The study also provides a reference for practical implementation to overcome the dilemma of knowledge transfer.

Exploring tacit knowledge transfer and innovation capabilities within the buyer–supplier collaboration: a literature review

The study seeks to identify the main facilitators and barriers of tacit knowledge transfer that influence innovation capabilities of the supplier within the buyer–supplier collaboration.The concept...

A Study on Knowledge Transfer Barriers in Private Institution

Knowledge management nowadays being recognized where the trends in gaining competitive advantages with managing information and knowledge in the organization or institution. The shifting from industry based economy to knowledge economy have pressure the leader managing their knowledge respectively. The Knowledge economy is one of key driver for economic growth. The knowledge economy is where a group of specific sectors within the economy that is knowledge intensive in their activity. They deal extensively with information or information technology and their business is all about the distribution or exchange of the information that they hold. It became critical factor of knowledge economy where knowledge transfer becomes necessarily where to use effectively and efficiently the economic resources knowledge. The aim of this paper is to study the possible barrier of knowledge transfer faced by employee in organization.

Prioritizing solutions for overcoming knowledge transfer barriers in software development using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process

An effective knowledge transfer (KT) process is a key factor in achieving the competitive advantage that is critical for software development companies seeking to maintain their existence and improve their performance. However, there do exist obstacles to the achievement of effective knowledge transfer. Companies often face difficulties in identifying those barriers that have the great impact on KT as well as the best solutions with which to address them. Through a systematic literature review and interviews conducted with 15 experts, we identified 21 KT barriers and 12 KT solutions. The barriers were classified into three categories: team, project, and technology. Then, using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, the identified KT barriers and solutions were ranked. The result of this research is a list of ranked KT barriers and solutions relevant to software development. Poor communication and interpersonal skills, lack of management direction, and challenges to transactive memory systems topped the list of team-, project-, and technology-related barriers, respectively. It was further found that an additional weekly meeting is the best solution with which to overcome the barriers to KT.

A multilevel process view of organizational knowledge transfer: enablers versus barriers

The importance of knowledge as a strategic asset for organizations has been recognized by both researchers and practitioners. To gain a competitive advantage, firms are required to effectively manage their knowledge resources. The most central activity in managing knowledge is to ensure its transfer within and between organizations. Knowledge transfer (KT) has thus been recognized as a key component of the knowledge management processes. The purpose of this research is to provide a holistic view of the KT barriers and enablers within an organization, from a multilevel and process-based perspectives. We first review the extant literature to identify the key enablers and barriers to KT. Second, we develop a multilevel conceptualization of enablers and barriers that can influence KT at different levels – individual, team/exchange and organization. The proposed model improves current understanding of KT by offering a holistic and integrated view of enablers and barriers.

Knowledge sourcing from advanced markets subsidiaries: political embeddedness and reverse knowledge transfer barriers in emerging-market multinationals

This article focuses on emerging-market multinationals and their intent to source knowledge from advanced countries. A single in-depth case study of a Chinese state-owned multinational is used to s ...

Interfirm Alliance Interactions and Knowledge Learning : A Conceptual Research Model

Alliance raises many knowledge transfer and interfirm learning issues that have implications for how the alliance partners manage their cooperative learning activities in the alliance system. Many of these implications are grounded in the assumption that partners in the alliances have routines for transferring knowledge, learning, gaining management efficiencies. Thus organisations can support knowledge flow, learning, sharing and even developing with technology and management practices in alliances. This paper introduces a conceptual research model of knowledge transfer within learning IJVs. Based on the review of the literature, this paper identified each category relevant to the research model of knowledge transfer in alliances and proposed several research questions when considering the particular characteristics of knowledge transfer and learning process as an additional way of looking at cooperative relationships. The purpose was to illustrate the importance of interfirm knowledge transfer in IJVs and relevant knowledge transfer barriers and facilitating mechanisms and knowledge transfer stages for alliance partners faced with the new knowledge environments. It justifies the constructs and identifies the interrelationships among these concepts through proposing a framework of interfirm knowledge transfer and organisational learning in IJVs.

Exploring Causes, Taxonomies, Mechanisms and Barriers Influencing Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge transfer is one of the significant elements in the knowledge management process. Knowledge transferors share different types of knowledge with the recipients with a view to fulfilling the latter's knowledge needs. The importance of identifying the appropriate knowledge transfer mechanisms and the barriers to knowledge transfer are paramount. However, neither the knowledge management literature nor the NGO-sector literature has adequately addressed the issues of causes of knowledge transfer, taxonomies of knowledge, mechanisms and barriers of knowledge transfer in comprehensive way in the context of the Bangladeshi NGO sector. The highest number of NGOs in the world is deployed in Bangladesh. Little is known about such transfer within the NGO context based in Bangladesh. This paper makes an endeavour to bridge these grey areas of knowledge management and NGO-sector. Having collected the qualitative data from Bangladeshi NGOs and using the content analysis technique, the study identified the causes of knowledge transfer, taxonomies of knowledge, mechanisms of knowledge transfer and the barriers to knowledge transfer in the context of Bangladesh. By understanding the mechanisms and the determinants of knowledge transfer, company and NGO managers and public policy makers can influence knowledge transfer more effectively. Future researchers may extend this study by carrying out similar research in a different context.

SECI and inter-organizational and intercultural knowledge transfer: a case-study of controversies around a project of co-operation between France and China in the health sector

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to study the obstacles to knowledge transfer between organizations belonging to different cultures by making use of the socialization–externalization – combination – internalization (SECI) model. The contribution made by this paper is in the use of the SECI model for studying this type of issue. Although it recognizes the epistemological duality between tacit and explicit knowledge, the traditional literature had not adopted this theoretical structure. The explanation for this is an excessively simplistic interpretation of the SECI model in its 1995 version together with a lack of knowledge about Nonaka’s more recent works – Nonakaet al.(2008).Design/methodology/approach– The authors use a comparative case study opposing a failure and a success, and rely on Latour controversies to account for the context and contradictions. One of the authors worked for five years as a mediator in these projects and adopted the reflective practitioner posture of Schön.Findings– Using the SECI model is relevant for studying this question. The results obtained converge with the literature and mark the SECI’s first stage – socialization – as an operation of major importance. The authors show that the failure in knowledge transfer is due to a deficit of socialization, as the lack of prolonged situations of co-presence of the actors, i.e. the lack of shared context, impedes knowledge conversion.Research limitations/implications– To go further, conditions of the socialization context must be better specified and developed. Second, cases in other areas than the health sector to observe the circulation of knowledge could be developed.Practical implications– The findings suggest ways for managers to fight against knowledge transfer barriers in multicultural contexts, relying on the socialization process.Social implications– Accounting for the problem of knowledge transfer in a multicultural context through the SECI model, which focusses on the interaction between tacit and explicit knowledge, opens a fruitful line of reflexion. It would organize trips for French managers in China with a strong intercultural dimension.Originality/value– Accounting for the problem of knowledge transfer in a multi culural context through the SECI model, which focusses on the interaction between tacit and explicit knowledge, opens a fruitful line of reflexion.

Alternative control methods for exploiting subsidiary knowledge within an MNE: quantity versus quality

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to expose the power of informal control mechanisms over explicit knowledge transfer through information communication technology (ICT) systems in subsidiaries of a multinational enterprise (MNE). Design/methodology/approach – The research used a case study approach consistent with the purpose of exploring control/knowledge transfer relationships. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with managers across 19 sites in an MNE. Analysed data were thematically organised into two case studies for comparison. Findings – The results show that when control is exerted from bottom-up, knowledge transfer barriers are overcome, quality of outcomes is increased and new and incremental knowledge innovation is more likely to become organisational. Practical implications – The findings signal a caution for managers to assess the suitability of control type on knowledge transfer incentives to leverage quality knowledge outcomes. By using informal methods, subsidiary managers’ local autonomy and power to resist centralised management objectives was positively moderated. Originality/value – The paper exposes alternative control methods for exploiting subsidiary knowledge within an MNE. The research is unique in that it identifies a superior role for bottom-up social control to elicit explicit knowledge sharing behaviours through ICT where bureaucratic reward-based control had failed.

Inter-organizational knowledge transfer: the perspective of knowledge governance

Purpose – The main purposes of this study are to develop a knowledge governance mechanism-fit-barrier matrix mode to resolve transfer problems resulting from knowledge characteristics and to clarify the relationship among knowledge characteristics, barriers of knowledge transfer, and effective knowledge transfer in inter-organizational contexts. Design/methodology/approach – The vast literature on knowledge transfer in inter-organizational context has been reviewed. Moreover, to develop a theoretical framework, the authors developed a set of arguments based on literature pertaining to the knowledge-based view of knowledge characteristics and barriers and the response of network to inter-organizational knowledge transfer. Findings – Knowledge-based view of knowledge characteristics and barriers and knowledge governance may provide a new understanding for network organizations seeking effective knowledge transfer strategies in inter-organizational context. Research limitations/implications – The main contribution to organizational theory is extending information-processing theory to form a new strategic model for inter-organizational knowledge transfer. Practical implications – The fit model of governance mechanisms may help managers to make effective strategies for inter-organizational knowledge transfer. Originality/value – Theoretically, this paper extends Information Processing Theory to inter-organizational relationships research. The developed model here also helps to explain the importance of cognitive dimensions for successful inter-organizational knowledge transfer. In KM practice, the proposed well-developed strategic models may help managers to link inter-organizational knowledge transfer processes to business strategy, and validate of the way to convert the goal of making their network organizations more intelligent into a strategic action.

"Paradox No More: The Role of Improvisation in the ""Transfer-Imitation Paradox"""

This paper addresses the question of what makes knowledge transferable and inimitable at the same time. While previous research considered this issue a paradox, we argue that what makes knowledge simultaneously transferable or inimitable is not the level of knowledge tacitness or explicitness, but the ability of groups to internalize and perform the new knowledge in their daily practice. We propose that groups with an improvisational capability will be more effective in translating the transferred knowledge in a new context, while the idiosyncratic aspect of improvisation will create barriers for imitation from outside the firm. Our model employs a contingency perspective to suggest that the positive effect of improvisation on knowledge transfer and imitation barriers is enhanced by four mechanisms: two associated with the context of the transfer--minimal structures and experimental culture, and two associated with the communication involved in the transfer--storytelling and shared understanding. Overall, our propositions position effective improvisation as an essential part of knowledge transfer inside the firm that also helps to deter imitation from rivals through the use of transfer-specific contextual and communication factors.