Knowledge Transfer Practices Research Articles

Human-centered AI development in practice—insights from a multidisciplinary approach

Industry 5.0 will focus on human-centered digitalization and put people at the center of manufacturing. To achieve this, it is necessary to consider employees throughout the transformation process. For this purpose, a practical approach to human-centered AI integration based on the Design Science Research method is presented in this article. The main requirements of the approach were evaluated in interviews with ten pilot companies, especially SMEs. The practical procedure was then examined in more detail for three application examples. The results show that there is still a lack of a uniform approach regarding the involvement of employees. Information on AI projects often reach those affected only during implementation. Even though the interdisciplinary approach is understood as a feasible approach for holistic AI development and implementation, there is still a lack of practical guidelines for adopting this multi-perspective approach. This work provides an initial starting point for a practice-oriented approach to the introduction of human-centered AI.Practical Relevance: As a result of exponential digitalization and the associated in-depth use of partially to fully automated technologies such as AI, collaboration between humans and machines is becoming increasingly important. It is essential for companies to work according to human-centered approaches to consider motivation and satisfaction as well as aspects of data protection and personal protection for employees. The necessity for companies to adopt a human-centric and sustainable approach to digitalization will intensify in coming years. The work addresses the needs for operationalization of research findings for companies. Thus, the proposed guidelines can be understood as an approach to practical knowledge transfer from science to industry.

Exploring the role of psychological ownership toward organizational innovation in family businesses

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the link between psychological ownership and organizational innovation in family businesses. The research also explored the mediating effect of knowledge transfer alongside the moderating role of governance practices. Design/methodology/approach A total of 116 family businesses across India took part in the study. Data were collected with the help of a structured questionnaire supplied to the seniormost family member of each firm. The data were analyzed by using the moderated mediation model analysis in R. Findings The findings indicate that psychological ownership is a key driver of organizational innovation in family businesses. The transfer of knowledge mediates the relationship between psychological ownership and organizational innovation. Moreover, governance practices of the businesses moderate the association between psychological ownership and knowledge transfer, and its downstream consequences on organizational innovation. Originality/value While previous research has explored various aspects of nurturing innovation, the present study explores the effect of psychological ownership in the context of family businesses in India. This study also gives insights into how knowledge transfer and governance practices work together to influence innovation in these businesses.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

This study aims to investigate knowledge transfer practices and strategies measured by knowledge vision, leadership, sharing culture, strategies, and IT infrastructures. It also examines how the variables affect organizational performance. By involving 118 respondents collected through an online survey and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression, the study found that knowledge-sharing and IT infrastructure significantly influence organizational performance, while knowledge vision, knowledge leadership, and knowledge-sharing culture do not significantly affect organizational performance. Practices such as public lectures, seminars, workshops, collegial interchange, internships, and research collaborations are considered effective in supporting knowledge transfer activities in higher education. In addition, the knowledge creation process through socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization, and factors such as vision, leadership, culture, and IT infrastructure must be managed properly to support the knowledge transfer process and formulate appropriate strategies.

Case study of agriculture and development projects on Sri lanka army’s contribution to achieve food security

This research explores the role of the Sri Lanka Army’s in enhancing food security within the country. Food security is a critical concern in Sri Lanka, influenced by factors such as climate change, agricultural practices, and societal dynamics. Leveraging their capabilities and resources, the Sri Lanka Army can significantly contribute to addressing these challenges. This study examines the potential contributions of the army in terms of food production, infrastructure development, technology adoption, and capacity building and development. Research design is a mixed-methods approach were used by a structured questionnaire targeting various stakeholders, including pertinent Sri Lanka Army personnel and conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. The analysis underscores the importance of collaboration, knowledge transfer, and sustainable practices in achieving lasting food security. Through a comprehensive approach and collaborative efforts involving various stakeholders, including government bodies, local communities, and agricultural organizations, a more resilient and secure food system can be envisioned for Sri Lanka. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 59(1), 35-46, 2024

Data Scarcity in Recommendation Systems: A Survey

The prevalence of online content has led to the widespread adoption of recommendation systems (RSs), which serve diverse purposes such as news, advertisements, and e-commerce recommendations. Despite their significance, data scarcity issues have significantly impaired the effectiveness of existing RS models and hindered their progress. To address this challenge, the concept of knowledge transfer, particularly from external sources like pre-trained language models, emerges as a potential solution to alleviate data scarcity and enhance RS development. However, the practice of knowledge transfer in RSs is intricate. Transferring knowledge between domains introduces data disparities, and the application of knowledge transfer in complex RS scenarios can yield negative consequences if not carefully designed. Therefore, this article contributes to this discourse by addressing the implications of data scarcity on RSs and introducing various strategies, such as data augmentation, self-supervised learning, transfer learning, broad learning, and knowledge graph utilization, to mitigate this challenge. Furthermore, it delves into the challenges and future direction within the RS domain, offering insights that are poised to facilitate the development and implementation of robust RSs, particularly when confronted with data scarcity. We aim to provide valuable guidance and inspiration for researchers and practitioners, ultimately driving advancements in the field of RS.

P12: Living Lab as academic practice partnership to improve care for people with dementia

Objective:Bridging the gap between clinical practice and research in health care is a challenging task. Living Labs are academic practice partnerships to stress the ambition to start up a longstanding collaboration, which have been developed and implemented in the Netherlands (Verbeek et al., 2020). The “PraWiDem” (“Living Lab Dementia”) project aims to adapt the Maastricht Living Lab approach to long-term dementia care in different regions in Germany.Methods:A mixed methods approach was used to guide the adaptation of the Maastricht Living Lab. A focus group study investigated perspectives of people with dementia, informal carers and professionals on expectations and experiences concerning collaboration and networking between research and practice. A scoping review mapped international experiences in knowledge transfer practices and collaboration approaches in nursing care. Experts from the Maastricht Living Lab supported the research team in adapting the approach to the German national context. Parts of the German “Living Lab Dementia” concept were discussed with members of a recently formed research participation group of people with dementia (“experts by experience”).Results:In total, 10 focus groups and 5 individual interviews were conducted. Key themes include researchers’ and professionals’ skills, participation of people with dementia and informal carers, and multi-professional requirements. The scoping review identified 17 different approaches of knowledge translation and collaboration. Few approaches address the common development and implementation of knowledge and networking. Dutch experts recommend the early development of long-lasting strategies for collaboration. Experts by experience wish to participate, but traditional research methods may need to be adapted to allow their participation.Conclusion:The “Living Lab Dementia” is currently under investigation in collaboration with institutional and community care services in three regions in Germany.

ZApprO versus ZÄPrO: Ergebnisse einer ersten Vergleichsstudie

ZusammenfassungHintergrundMehr als 60 Jahre nach dem Erlass der ersten Approbationsordnung für Zahnärzte (ZÄPrO) trat im Jahr 2020 eine neue Approbationsordnung für Zahnärzte und Zahnärztinnen (ZApprO) in Kraft. Ziele dieser Untersuchung waren die Evaluation und ein Vergleich der auf den unterschiedlichen gesetzlichen Grundlagen basierenden Lehrveranstaltungen „Kurs der Technischen Propädeutik“ (TPK) und „Zahnmedizinische Propädeutik mit Schwerpunkt Dentale Technologie“ (ZPDT).MethodenNach Abschluss der Veranstaltungen wurden folgende Parameter untersucht: (1.) theoretisches und praktisches Wissen, (2.) reguläre fachbereichsinterne Evaluation durch die Lernenden, (3.) spezielle Evaluation der Lernbedingungen aus Sicht der Lernenden und (4.) aus Sicht der Lehrenden. Die theoretischen und praktischen Prüfungen und die Fragebögen wurden hinsichtlich ihrer teststatistischen Kenngrößen (Schwierigkeit, Trennschärfe, interne Konsistenz) analysiert. Gruppenvergleiche zwischen TPK und ZPDT erfolgten durch t‑Tests für unabhängige Gruppen.ErgebnisseLediglich bei der Evaluation zur Erfassung der speziellen Lernbedingungen aus Sicht der Lernenden konnten signifikante Unterschiede festgestellt werden, wobei die theoretische und praktische Wissensvermittlung im TPK niedriger als im ZPDT bewertet wurde.DiskussionDie vergleichbaren Ergebnisse der Wissensüberprüfungen und der regulären Evaluation, trianguliert mit der umfangreichen Evaluation durch Lernende und Lehrende, ermöglichten eine umfassende Beurteilung beider Veranstaltungen. Die ermittelten signifikanten Unterschiede eröffnen Möglichkeiten zur Optimierung des neu implementierten ZPDT-Kurses.

Facilitating “migrant-local” tacit knowledge transfer in rural tourism development: A longitudinal case study

The lack of tourism-specific tacit knowledge can prevent locals from fully participating in rural tourism development. Using a longitudinal case analysis, we explore how tacit knowledge transfer to locals can be facilitated and their capabilities can be enhanced. We find that experienced migrant workers from tourism firms can provide tacit knowledge specific to tourism operations. However, the absence of knowledge-related transaction activities and the lack of cross-group trust make the “migrant-local” knowledge transfer spontaneous, fragmented, and ineffective. We empirically demonstrate that an influential third party's intervention can promote tacit knowledge transfer by bearing transaction costs, initiating knowledge transfer plans, and coordinating relationships among participants. Finally, we summarize a generalized process by which different stakeholders jointly formalize tacit knowledge transfer practices, including identification, negotiation, implementation, and valuation. Overall, this study contributes to the theory and practice of knowledge management in rural tourism development.

Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education: eliciting and reflecting on Swedish teachers' understanding of AI and its implications for teaching & learning

Uncovering patterns and trends in vast, ever-increasing quantities of data has been enabled by different machine learning methods and techniques used in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Permeating many aspects of our lives and influencing our choices, development in this field continues to advance and increasingly impacts us as individuals and our society. The risks and unintended effects such as bias from input data or algorithm design have recently stirred discourse about how to inform and teach AI in K-12 education. As AI is a new topic not only for pupils in K-12 but also for teachers, new skill sets are required that enable critical engagement with AI. AI literacy is trying to close the gap between research and practical knowledge transfer of AI-related skills. Teachers' AI-related technological, pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) are important factors for AI literacy. However, as teachers' perspectives, beliefs and views impact both the interpretation and operationalisation of curriculum. this study explores teachers' and teacher educators' understanding and preconceptions of AI to inform teacher education and professional development. To gain a comprehensive understanding of teachers’ conceptualisations regarding AI an anonymous questionnaire together with focus group discussions were employed. The qualitative content analysis underpinned by the theoretical framework Intelligent TPACK reveals that teachers' AI-related content knowledge is generally gained through incidental learning and often results in pre- and misconceptions of AI. Our analysis also revealed several potential challenges for teachers in achieving core constructs of Intelligent TPACK, examples of such challenges are vague and unclear guidelines in both policy and curriculum, a lack of understanding of AI and its limitations, as well as emotional responses related to participants' preconceptions. These insights are important to consider in designing teacher education and professional development related to AI literacy.

The forms of societal interaction in the social sciences, humanities and arts: Below the tip of the iceberg

Abstract Science policymakers are devoting increasing attention to enhancing the social valorization of scientific knowledge. Since 2010, several international evaluation initiatives have been implemented to assess knowledge transfer and exchange practices and the societal impacts of research. Analysis of these initiatives would allow investigation of the different knowledge transfer and exchange channels and their effects on society and how their effects could be evaluated and boosted. The present study analyses the transfer sexenio programme, which is a first (pilot) assessment that was conducted in Spain to evaluate the engagement of individual researchers in knowledge transfer to and knowledge exchange with non-academic stakeholders, including professionals and society at large. The breadth of the information and supporting documentation available (more than 16,000 applications and 81,000 contributions) allows an exploration of knowledge valorization practices in terms of the transfer forms used and the researchers involved—distinguishing between the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) areas. By focusing on SSHA fields, we explore knowledge dissemination via enlightenment or professional outputs. We conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis which provide a more comprehensive overview of knowledge transfer practices in Spain in the SSHA field, in particular, and has implications for future assessment exercises.

Managerial Knowledge and Skills Transfer Practices in Bangladesh

Purpose: The favorable attitude of the trainees and a transfer-friendly climate are highly expected for effective training transfer. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of trainees and the work environment in transferring managerial knowledge and skills to the job. Theoretical framework: This study focuses on three factors considering both the characteristics of trainees and the role played by their peers and supervisors, in relation to the transfer of training based on the theories of training transfer. Methodology: Data was collected from service holders who completed an MBA degree from a weekend/evening program, using a structured questionnaire. The number of usable questionnaires was 302.The Garret ranking method and structural equation modeling (SEM) with Amos 23 was used to analyze the research data. Findings: This study found that peer and supervisor assistance for training transfer was not satisfactory. Lack of autonomy, shortage of the required materials in the workplace, as well as an excessive workload, were identified as noteworthy impediments in the transfer of training. Research, Practical and Social implication: This study could increase recognition among coworkers and managers about the significance of supporting fellow workers in applying their recently acquired knowledge and abilities on the job. Additionally, the authorities might receive advice on how to create a congenial environment for training transfer in their organization. Originality/Value: Assessment of training application and transfer practices would become helpful for Bangladesh to ensure progress and development as a developing country.

Internationalized knowledge-intensive business service (KIBS) for servitization: a microfoundation perspective

PurposeA paucity of studies has used a microfoundation lens to examine servitization processes in internationalized knowledge-intensive business service (KIBS) companies. The research aims to bridge this gap by considering knowledge sharing as a form of both codified knowledge and informal feedback knowledge; it also assesses whether the adoption of knowledge transfer and translation practices in a servitization process positively moderates the effect of knowledge transformation on knowledge sharing for internationalized KIBS companies.Design/methodology/approachBy adopting a microfoundation lens, the research offers an empirical analysis to identify the relations between codified and tacit knowledge in servitization processes within internationalized KIBS companies. The study is based on 326 respondents from 30 KIBS companies. A multiple regression analysis was used for hypotheses testing.FindingsThe authors found significant relations among the use of electronic documents in the servitization process (formal codified knowledge), personal advice in servitization (informal feedback knowledge) and knowledge sharing in internationalized KIBS companies. Findings also support the indirect effect assumed in the hypothesis between knowledge transformation and knowledge sharing in internationalized KIBS companies, which is positively moderated by the adoption of cross-cultural knowledge practices in the servitization process.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research provides the first conceptual model of the use of a microfoundation lens to examine knowledge sharing in internationalized KIBS companies. The micro level features individual knowledge sharing in the servitization process, while the meso level focuses on knowledge transformation in KIBS companies and the adoption of knowledge transfer and translation practices in the servitization process.

Mapalus as a Knowledge Transfer Practice to Improve Innovation Capability: Success or not Success?

Purpose: This study aims to describe the relationship between local Mapalus culture as a practical form of knowledge transfer from academic literature. Theoretical framework: Knowledge nowadays is considered valuable and can keep increasing along with its use. Therefore, knowledge transfer was believed to be an essential factor in implementing knowledge resources and fostering innovation in organizations. Knowledge transfer is a form of information, expertise, experience, idea, and suggestion exchange, which is thought to have a relationship with the Mapalus culture. Therefore, it is also presumed that mapalus is knowledge transfer in practices. Method/design/approach: Literature review approach to see the deeper links between knowledge transfer and local culture mapalus and interviews with several knowledge management experts and mapalus cultural experts. Results and conclusion: The study found contradictory results relating to mapalus. Several national researchers explain that mapalus culture is still well implemented; some researchers explain mapalus has started to lose its original identity due to the entry of financial transactions. Research implications: contradictory research about mapalus raises doubts that knowledge transfer could be practiced through mapalus cultural activities that may not be able to foster innovation capabilities in society and Mapalus' goal of reducing poverty may not be realized if lost its original identity. Originality/value: The present study is unique, where it offers the meaningful explanation mapalus culture and its relation on knowledge transfer in local society.

“Sport science creates value” The sport sciences and knowledge transfer: Limitations and possibilities

Based on an overview of the sport sciences as systemized in research groups that share paradigmatic premises, I will discuss how the various groups meet expectations on knowledge transfer (KT). KT refers to a variety of activities with the aim of mutually beneficial collaboration between universities, the public and the voluntary sector, and businesses.
 The discussion reveals how sport research groups tend to reproduce the traditional KT strategies of their scientific traditions. For example, exercise science and sport medicine aim at enhancing evidence-based practice in performance development and/or health promotion. Typically, the social sciences and humanities offer critical analyses of (asymmetric) sporting power structures and system (dys)functions, and proposals for system change.
 As an alternative, examples are given from sport science interaction with public authorities and international sport organizations in which KT strategies are combined and work in complementary and mutually beneficial ways.
 Summing up, it is pointed to the significance for sport science institutions and research groups of developing and implementing best practice KT models.

Practical Model of Infection Prevention and Control in Intensive Care Units for Iran

Background and Objectives: Nosocomial infections, especially in intensive care units as well as increased mortality and costs associated with them are considered as one of the major health problems in the communities so that successful control of them requires awareness on their problems in the hospitals and a precise planning. This study was conducted to "provide a model for prevention and control of nosocomial infections in intensive care units". Methods and Materials: This qualitative study was conducted through purposeful sampling strategy on 21 healthcare providers selected via purposive sampling from various medical subgroups, including: anesthesiologist, nurse manager, supervisors, faculty members, head nurses, and hospital managers. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews and conventional content analysis method was used for data analysis. In the second phase, a comparative study of the situation of our country and targeted countries was conducted and in the third phase a practical model is designed. Results: The results of qualitative content analysis using conventional approach in the field of staff's experiment regarding the model of prevention and control of nosocomial infections in intensive care units, revealed 3 main themes: "barriers (human factors, environmental factors, personal factors and complexity)", "facilitating factors (organizational, external and internal stimuli) ", and "concepts of the model (effectiveness of infection control training process in ICU, the systematic nature of the process of infection control, public hospital management, resource management and organizational leadership)". After a comparative study, the applied model of control and prevention of nosocomial infection in the ICU was designed with seven models, including standards (caring-curing and structural), monitoring and supervision, education and training, logistic resources, modern technologies, translation and knowledge transfer and evidence-based practice. Conclusion: Identifying the barriers and facilitating factors of nosocomial infection control and the use of especial measures in ICU promote the patient's safety and enhance the quality of care. Prevention of these infections requires a comprehensive and integrated controlling program. This model can be applied to resolve existing gaps and cause maximum integrity between the concepts.

Determinants of Knowledge Transfer for Information Technology Project Managers: A Systematic Literature Review

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the key determinants hindering Knowledge Transfer (KT) practices for Information Technology Project Managers (ITPMs) Background: The failure rate of IT projects remains unacceptably high worldwide, and KT between project managers and team members has been recognized as a significant issue affecting project success. Therefore, this study tries to identify the determinants of KT within the context of IT projects for ITPMs. Methodology: A systematic review of the literature (SLR) was employed in the investigation. The SLR found 28 primary studies on KT for ITPMs that were published in Scopus and Web of Science databases between 2010 and 2023. Contribution: Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) was used to build a theoretical framework where the determinants were categorized into Personal factors, Environmental (Project organizational) factors, and other factors, such as Technological factors influencing ITPMs (Behavioral factors), to implement in KT practices. Findings: The review identified 11 key determinants categorized into three broad categories: Personal factors (i.e., motivation, absorptive capability, trust, time urgency), Project Organizational factors (i.e., team structure, leadership style, reward system, organizational culture, communication), and Technological factors (i.e., project task collaboration tool and IT infrastructure and support) that influence implementing KT for ITPMs Recommendations for Practitioners: The proposed framework in this paper can be used by project managers as a guide to adopt KT practices within their project organization. Recommendation for Researchers: The review showed that some determinants, such as Technological factors, have not been adequately explored in the existing KT model in the IT projects context and can be integrated with other relevant theories to understand how a project manager’s knowledge can be transferred and retained in the organization using technology in future research. Impact on Society: This study emphasizes the role of individual actions and project organizational and technological matters in shaping the efficacy of KT within project organizations. It offers insight that could steer business owners or executives within project organizations to closely observe the behavior of project managers, thereby securing successful project outcomes. Future Research: The determinant list provided in this paper is acquired from extensive SLR and, therefore, further research should aim to expand and deepen the investigation by validating these determinants from experts in the field of IT and project management. Future studies can also add other external technological determinants to provide a more comprehensive KT implementation framework. Similarly, this research does not include determinants identified directly from the industry, as it relies solely on determinants found in the existing literature. Although a comprehensive attempt has been made to encompass all relevant papers, there remains a potential for overlooking some research in this process.

Building Indigenous knowledge: Exploring the Pedagogy of Māori knowledge in the Digital Computing Information Technology Tertiary Sector of New Zealand

In 2021, Computing Information Technology Research and Education New Zealand (CITRENZ, 2021) held a conference for academics to explore information technology in a changing world. It provided a platform for those academics that teach in this industry a forum to discuss knowledge transfer and teaching practices. A workshop on “Mātauranga Māori in Information Technology,” which is a specialised type of expertise that continues to be in its infancy was presented. Mātauranga Māori in academia is a body of Indigenous Māori knowledge passed down from generation to generation, stretching back to te ao marama, the creation of the world (Sadler, 2007). Therefore, the depth of Mātauranga Māori is embedded in the earth and waters that cover the lands (Royal, 1998). Exploring ways to transfer this type of knowledge to a classroom or global online environment for Information Technology is a new type of pedagogy. Building the academic capacity of people and academic programmes in Information Technology that supports Mātauranga Māori is pioneering for Indigenous academics. Navigating this pathway in the tertiary sector is delegated many times to the Indigenous academic to take leadership in this discipline. It also becomes a challenge for the Indigenous academic to retain leadership in these areas when these topics become globally attractive, like Cyber Security, where the representation of Indigenous experts are scarce in this industry and the outcome is that knowledge transfer tends to be the responsibility of the non-Indigenous academics to lead capacity building initiatives. This article discusses five key issues: 1) programmes in the Digital Computing Information Technology sector; 2) Mātauranga Māori in Information Technology; 3) the pedagogy of teaching and delivery; 4) Indigenous leadership in this sector; and 5) capacity building initiatives. It draws heavily from the literature and experience of those academics who work in the Institute of Technology and Polytechnics in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Rethinking the Knowledge Transfer Process Through the Use of Metaverse: A Qualitative Study of Organizational Learning Approach for Remote Workplace

Abstract This paper aims to explore the possibilities of implementing the tacit knowledge transfer process and practices in the metaverse and remote workplaces. Tacit knowledge transfer is crucial for organizational knowledge management and maintaining an organization's sustainable development. The research team believes that the use of the metaverse in remote workplaces is expected to revolutionize established organizational learning, knowledge management, and tacit knowledge transfer models. This research attempts to understand employees’ experiences from three perspectives: (1) the acceptance by both senior and junior staff of using the metaverse for training; (2) the experiences of tacit knowledge transfer over the metaverse; and (3) the role of immersion and interactivity during the knowledge transfer process. The significance of this research is the theoretical investigation of the tacit knowledge transfer model in the metaverse. This research is explorative in nature; therefore, this research is not going to generalize or prove the effectiveness of using the metaverse in the tacit knowledge transfer process, but rather explore the factors and deepen our understanding of these fundamental attributes. The findings of this research suggest a modification of the classical model SECI Matrix by adding a new component of “integration” in the transfer process.

Mentoring Practices and Employee Performance in Local Government Authority, Tanzania

Aims: The purpose of this paper was to determine the effects of mentorship practices on employees’ performance of local government authority in Tanzania. The specific objectives conceptualized from the study include; to evaluate the influence of Role model, to find out the effect of Acceptance, to determine the effect of Close relationship and delegation practices, to examine delegation influence on employee performance in Local Government Authorities.
 Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used and structured questionnaires were administered to the sample size of 368 employees for primary data collection. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the set hypotheses and construct the model of interest.
 Results: The result indicated that mentoring practices such as acceptance, sponsorship, delegation and relationship had positive and economic contribution in the model on employee performance in local government authorities at 95% confidence interval. However, the findings revealed that role model and companionship had insignificant impact on employee performance at the same confidence interval. 
 Contribution to Theory: Practice and Policy: This study adds the insight in literature on knowledge transfer practices for employee performance. It confirms that Knowledge Transfer Practice variables integrated with mentoring are as suitable model to enlighten the intention on employee performance. Moreover, the obtained findings would guide interest to stakeholders like; regulators, policy makers, planners, administrators and public at large to establish the knowledge transfer practice policy for integration in all Local Government Authorities.Thus, it is recommended that the government and even the private sector organizations invest extensively in employee mentoring practice.

What Drives? What Restrains? Hidden Dynamics of Knowledge Transfer from Buddhist Male Managers to Female Trainees

Knowledge is power; if so, what hidden dynamics interplay during the employee training process between Buddhist male managers and their female subordinates who would potentially be future peers? Using a phenomenological enquiry, we explored hidden forces driving and restraining effective knowledge transfer and managers’ underlying beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, and motives. The findings revealed the societal and individual prejudices towards women as the restraining forces, while Buddhist ideologies and values as the driving forces of knowledge transfer. The results can be interpreted at individual, national, and organizational levels, thus leading to a new conceptualization of knowledge transfer practices in similar religious and ideological contexts. The underlying contradictions between Buddhist beliefs and societal prejudices thwarted knowledge transfer effectiveness. These findings guide practitioners to innovate practical training to initiate a paradigm shift to eliminate the harmful effect of societal ideologies and gender prejudices and integrate Buddhist values’ driving forces into knowledge transfer practices. We concluded that religious doctrines play a vital role in knowledge transfer practices, attitudes, values, and workplace behaviour in native Buddhist societies; however, future research would enhance the generalizability of the findings in similar religious contexts specific to South Asian countries.