Knowledge Transfer Management Research Articles

The ADnet Bayesian belief network for alder decline: Integrating empirical data and expert knowledge

The globalization in plant material trading has caused the emergence of invasive pests in many ecosystems, such as the alder pathogen Phytophthora ×alni in European riparian forests. Due to the ecological importance of alder to the functioning of rivers and the increasing incidence of P. ×alni-induced alder decline, effective and accessible decision tools are required to help managers and stakeholders control the disease. This study proposes a Bayesian belief network methodology to integrate diverse information on the factors affecting the survival and infection ability of P. ×alni in riparian habitats to help predict and manage disease incidence. The resulting Alder Decline Network (ADnet) management tool integrates information about alder decline from scientific literature, expert knowledge and empirical data. Expert knowledge was gathered through elicitation techniques that included 19 experts from 12 institutions and 8 countries. An original dataset was created covering 1189 European locations, from which P. ×alni occurrence was modeled based on bioclimatic variables. ADnet uncertainty was evaluated through its sensitivity to changes in states and three scenario analyses. The ADnet tool indicated that mild temperatures and high precipitation are key factors favoring pathogen survival. Flood timing, water velocity, and soil type have the strongest influence on disease incidence. ADnet can support ecosystem management decisions and knowledge transfer to address P. ×alni-induced alder decline at local or regional levels across Europe. Management actions such as avoiding the planting of potentially infected trees or removing man-made structures that increase the flooding period in disease-affected sites could decrease the incidence of alder disease in riparian forests and limit its spread. The coverage of the ADnet tool can be expanded by updating data on the pathogen's occurrence, particularly from its distributional limits. Research on the role of genetic variability in alder susceptibility and pathogen virulence may also help improve future ADnet versions.

AN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF THOHOYANDOU SAPS

By observation part of the management and employees at Thohoyandou lack the understanding on their roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the talent management strategy. Therefore, the study is initiated primarily to investigate the factors affecting the successful implementation of the talent management strategy at Thohoyandou SAPS. The researchers have adopted a qualitative research approach by employing a non-probability purposive technique to conduct this research. The sampling technique used in this research was a non-probability purposive technique to collect data within the selected unit of analysis.The study found out that Thohoyandou SAPS faces a number of challenges in successfully implementing a talent management strategy. The unsuccessful implementation of the talent management strategy at Thohoyandou SAPS has had a negative effect on the performance of the station. The SAPS top management as well as the Thohoyandou SAPS management should fund initiatives that enhance individual competencies which will enable the station to implement the talent management strategy successfully, and improve the stations performance. KEYWORDS: Talent management strategy and knowledge transfer

Human resource management, absorptive capacity and reverse knowledge transfer

PurposeThe objective of this study is to analyze the process of reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) occurring in multinational companies (MNCs), examining whether headquarters' absorptive capacity and the human resource management (HRM) practices developed by the parent unit influence success.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected through a questionnaire completed by the human resource manager of multinational company (MNC) headquarters. The analysis has been carried out on a sample of 115 Spanish MNCs by using structural equation models (SEM).FindingsThe results indicate that a parent firm's absorptive capacity positively influences RKT and that, in turn, this absorptive capacity is greater if headquarters implement certain practices of employee staffing, training, participation and performance appraisal.Originality/valueThis study extends existing research on RKT by examining the absorptive capacity of headquarters. Its main contribution is to provide evidence that MNCs can improve their RKT through HRM practices developed by the parent unit. This is original because most studies on RKT focus on HRM practices used by subsidiaries.

Double-assistant evolutionary multitasking algorithm for enhanced electric vehicle routing with backup batteries and battery swapping stations

This study addresses the challenges of the electric vehicle routing problem with time windows, backup batteries, and battery swapping stations (EVRPTW-BB-BSS), reflecting complex issues in modern logistics. We treat each problem as an optimization task. Our main goal is to optimize various types of tasks at the same time. To achieve this, we present the double-assistant evolutionary multitasking algorithm (DAEMTA). This algorithm skillfully combines internal and external knowledge exchange. It helps in the transfer between different and similar types of tasks. DAEMTA includes a two-stage system for collaboration and adaptive methods for managing knowledge transfer. A population enhancement strategy deepens the search for valuable solutions. It also maintains diversity to avoid early convergence. Our experiments show that DAEMTA performs better than advanced EMTAs and traditional algorithms. We test it on 30 multitasking EVRPTW-BB-BSSs and four real-world problems. These findings highlight the practicality and effectiveness of our approach.

Managing Knowledge Transfer in Innovative Complex Systems Development: Case Study of Renewable Energy Project in the Oil and Gas Industry

AbstractMany oil and gas companies are looking for new opportunities in the renewable energy market. New energy systems, especially those with subsea large‐scale hydrogen storage functions, have become an important part of the global energy transition. Oil and gas companies, like the case company, utilize experience and technologies from the subsea oil and gas sector to develop large‐scale hydrogen storage systems. In systems development, there is a need for efficient knowledge transfer from the current team to new stakeholders joining the team. To meet this need, this research investigates how to use A3 Architectural Overviews (A3AOs) to facilitate the efficient knowledge transfer between the current team and the future engineer team in the renewable energy project of the case company. Drawing from the system engineering methodology, we first identified key stakeholders and their needs and studied the current knowledge transfer situation. The solution based on A3AOs has been developed and optimized in this study. This final solution has been verified and validated by the testing workshop, survey, and expert evaluation.

Managing Knowledge Transfer and Sharing within Intra-Organizational Structure

The literature review postulates the significance of knowledge transfer and sharing in the intra-organizational framework. The study operationalized Knowledge transfer, sharing and conjoint usage of knowledge exchange. Participation, contribution and attitude of managerial and non-managerial employees has shown discrepancies. Human traits, ownership of knowledge, insecurity of losing possession and position, distribution of knowledge, knowledge equality and biasness are most common hurdles of knowledge transfer. The paper theoretically examines previous researches and systematically carry out comprehensive literature analysis. The assessment of scientific theories are taken into consideration for developing the construct of paper. The selection of recognized academic references from various databases and journals have been evaluated methodologically. The analysis of scientific discussions and contribution from renowned authors have been used to finalize the concepts of literature review. The Integration of intra-organizational knowledge transfer, sharing and exchange balances the paper.

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.

Intrinsic and strategic complementarity of research and knowledge transfer activities as determinants of knowledge transfer management: evidence from public research organisations

Intrinsic and strategic complementarity of research and knowledge transfer activities as determinants of knowledge transfer management: evidence from public research organisations

Managing Knowledge Transfer in Chinese MNEs: The Reciprocity Between ACAP and DCAP

This study examines reciprocity between absorptive capacity (ACAP) and disseminative capacity (DCAP). Drawing on the social exchange theory (SET), reciprocity is conceptualised as bi-lateral enactment of connectivity between ACAP and DCAP. Reciprocity builds on what connects ACAP and DCAP in terms of relevance, compatibility and transparency in the abilities, willingness and opportunities for the parent and subsidiary firms to collaborate in two-way knowledge transfer. In addition, key stakeholders from parent and subsidiary firms enact reciprocity by necessitating, bridging, and consolidating ACAP and DCAP. Our conceptual framework of reciprocity therefore signifies a process of bi-lateral enactment of ACAP and DCAP, in which material exchanges, organisational commitments, and stakeholder consents are created at both ends of reverse knowledge transfer.

The importance of knowledge transfer management in Romanian companies during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract The sharp spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, implicitly in Romania, and the increasingly stringent measures taken by the authorities to prevent harmful effects on citizens and the economy raise many questions about the actions that should be taken by companies to ensure compliance. and especially those responsible for taking such measures. Many companies in Romania have already voluntarily taken a precautionary stance against the threat of COVID-19, whether it is the complete interruption, for an indefinite period of time, of the activity, the change of the way of carrying out the activity (exclusively online) or continue to work with increased precautionary measures to reduce the risks. In an environment where the legislative framework changes every day, with sometimes vague wording, explainable in terms of the speed with which they are adopted, but in areas extremely important and vulnerable to the business environment, such as social protection, banning activities or continuing in a significantly modified form, the provision of measures with an impact on business partners, the knowledge management is called upon to make quick and high-impact decisions. In all the cases mentioned above, the company behaves according to and based on the decisions taken by the management, an aspect that involves high risks for the latter in terms of liability.

Visualization of Multiple Ontology Agro Knowledge Mining Model

Agriculture is an important sector which contributes to 17% of the total GDP of the Indian economy. Soil, crop type, location and season play a major role in agriculture. Quality seed, water, soil, chemical composition, disease prevention are important parameters in Quality crops. Growth in agriculture and modern techniques has given out a new dimension to modern agriculture processes which differ from traditional agriculture. This in turn reduces the workload of farmers and increases productivity. Experienced farmers have great knowledge about farming techniques, crop selection, disease prevention, soil composition and crop management techniques and their composition. Due to less productivity, water, labor and pest management knowledge transfer is not done to the next generation. This system attempts to provide a visualization of knowledge management systems. Data visualization is one of the modern techniques for data representation. Agriculture yield, crop selection, soil composition can be represented in a visualization technique which will help the farmers for better understanding than representing the data in table or text. In this paper, a visualization of an agro knowledge mining approach which extracts knowledge from multiple ontology is proposed.

Studies on the Role of Knowledge Management in Performance Enhancement and Promotion of Renewable Energy Industries in India

Energy industries are the pioneers in exploiting the knowledge management (KM) for meeting the challenges. Renewable energy industries are emerging to meet the energy security and climate changes and challenges. Therefore, it was of interest to study how the Indian renewable energy (RE) industries are able to exploit the KM practices to boost their organisation performance. Pilot study was undertaken to study the prevalence of the knowledge management (KM) practices in Indian renewable energy industries through the questionnaire and the measurement of Knowledge Management Performance Index (KMPI) value. The questionnaire was modified based on the outcomes of pilot study. The same qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis were done for the pilot study, and the KMPI value was also determined. The relation of all KM concepts, viz. KM creation, KM storage, KM transfer, KM exploitation and KM dissemination was the construct. This study provides one of first insights of KM performance in promoting new and renewable energy technologies. The clarity on the knowledge and technological gap, process of extracting and disseminating information, difficulty in accessing skilled labour, lack of collaborative R and D and research activities and storage of knowledge were found to be major issues in the exploitation of KM in RE industries in India.

Impact of integration management on performance in the UAE

Integration management is a significant factor of success in different types of organizations. Yet, the definition of integration management and ways to measure performance in a comprehensive framework need to be investigated in different environments. This paper analyzes the impact of integration management practices on company performance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study uses a questionnaire that was designed with constructs and dimensions following the literature review. The components of integration management are supply chain integration, supplier integration, customer integration, knowledge transfer with customers, and managing knowledge transfer channels with customers. A questionnaire was distributed among organizations in the UAE. Statistical analysis methods were employed to analyze 94 responses, e.g. reliability tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis. The results show that integration management improves organizational performance to a considerable degree in the UAE. The impact of these practices was positive and significant on the performance of organizations, with an average correlation coefficient of 0.81. The comprehensive assessment for integration best practices and performance and their relationship are done for the first time in the context of the UAE organizations.

A review on dynamics and policies of knowledge transfer between university and industry

This article discusses a literature review regarding the dynamics and policies adopted by the government to manage knowledge transfer. This paper also discusses knowledge transfer activities in Japan, which is focused on the model of knowledge transfer and policies implemented in Japan and the importance of regulative pressure to optimise the transfer of knowledge. Literature on knowledge transfer between university and industry, specifically in Indonesia, is still limited and lead to the gap on related studies. This literature review was conducted to fill the gap that focused on dynamics and policies of knowledge transfer between university and industry. Through the discussion, it is expected to give insights and lesson learned for organisations in Indonesia to manage knowledge transfer activities between universities and industries.

New Paths to Online Teaching – How Can We Manage Knowledge Transfer and Make the Learning More Enjoyable?

This study is based on the results from a national project initiative on digitalization, supported by methodology evidence from e-learning materials at the level of teachers’ training for vocational education institutes. Looking for the new paths to online learning We have been formulating the question for almost a decade: How can we manage the transfer of knowledge and make learning more enjoyable? For the steps forwards, the first impulses for understanding the recontextualization of vocational didactics and re-defining roles and responsibilities of the actors. Our paper deals with seeking a new method for content development and its application in vocational education and training (VET). This study recommends a kind of open framework[1] is provided by the fact that the innovation, which takes open source content development as one of the approaches of reforming teacher training for VET, is connected to a technical university of long-existing traditions. In line with the peculiarities of Hungarian VET, our research group undertook to develop methodological training in terms of complex school subjects. By applying their new concept, their concrete objective was: the methodological renewal of vocational teacher training and practical training by creating and applying complex learning content units online.

TRANSFERENCIA DE CONOCIMIENTOS DE GESTIÓN Y NEGOCIOS EN CHINA

This study of transferring management and business knowledge in China tapped the views and opinions of 43 expert management educators who had participated in the transfer of management knowledge in China from the mid-1990s to the present time. It traces the development of management education in China following the implementation of the 1978 Open Door Policy, demonstrates the impact of China’s national culture on knowledge transfer, identifies success factors in the process, and exposes the noncomparability of culture-specific approaches to managing people and organizations. We argue that the management values, attitudes, and practices of Chinese managers are diverging from those in the West, which has significant implications for the curriculum and pedagogy employed in the delivery of management education. Understanding the basis for this divergence will benefit expat and local manager alike as they negotiate their managerial roles in cross-border organizations like international joint ventures (IJVs).

University-industry collective actions framework: societal challenges, entrepreneurial interactions and outcomes

ABSTRACT University-industry collaboration is increasing its significance due to the active role that society demand from universities. An entrepreneurial university requires understanding the different rationalities and asymmetries of university, researchers and industry in order to best encourage inter-organisational willingness to collaborate as well as to know the impact of their collaboration beyond the boundaries of their partnership. This paper presents an exploratory and conceptual framework providing propositions to gain a better understanding concerning the factors driving and hindering interactions and the willingness to collaborate between university-industry actors. In addition, this research discusses the relevance of the type of impact (economic, technological and societal) of this collaboration as agents of an eco-system accomplishing innovation goals. It concludes with theoretical, managerial and policy implications based on asymmetries on expectations, benefits, capabilities, norms and actors-agency. Such asymmetries affect the entrepreneurial predisposition to interact and strive to achieve societal desirable collaboration outcomes. A preliminary collective actions framework is proposed. Such framework renders a useful tool for universities, industry and government in the management of knowledge transfer and collaboration.

A review on dynamics and policies of knowledge transfer between university and industry

This article discusses a literature review regarding the dynamics and policies adopted by the government to manage knowledge transfer. This paper also discusses knowledge transfer activities in Japan, which is focused on the model of knowledge transfer and policies implemented in Japan and the importance of regulative pressure to optimise the transfer of knowledge. Literature on knowledge transfer between university and industry, specifically in Indonesia, is still limited and lead to the gap on related studies. This literature review was conducted to fill the gap that focused on dynamics and policies of knowledge transfer between university and industry. Through the discussion, it is expected to give insights and lesson learned for organisations in Indonesia to manage knowledge transfer activities between universities and industries.

Comparative analysis of knowledge transfer management models of business succession

Comparative analysis of knowledge transfer management models of business succession

Governance of health research funding institutions: an integrated conceptual framework and actionable functions of governance

BackgroundHealth research has scientific, social and political impacts. To achieve such impacts, several institutions need to participate; however, health research funding institutions are seldom nominated in the literature as essential players. The attention they have received has so far focused mainly on their role in knowledge translation, informing policy-making and the need to organise health research systems. In this article, we will focus solely on the governance of national health research funding institutions. Our objectives are to identify the main functions of governance for such institutions and actionable governance functions. This research should be useful in several ways, including in highlighting, tracking and measuring the governance trends in a given funding institution, and to forestall low-level governance.MethodsFirst, we reviewed existing frameworks in the grey literature, selecting seven relevant documents. Second, we developed an integrated framework for health research funding institution governance and management.Third, we extracted actionable information for governance by selecting a mix of North American, European and Asian institutions that had documentation available in English (e.g. annual report, legal status, strategy).ResultsThe framework contains 13 functions – 5 dedicated to governance (intelligence acquisition, resourcing and instrumentation, relationships management, accountability and performance, and strategy formulation), 3 dedicated to management (priority-setting, financing and knowledge transfer), and 5 dedicated to transversal logics that apply to both governance and management (ethics, transparency, capacity reinforcement, monitoring and evaluation, and public engagement).ConclusionsHerein, we provide a conceptual contribution for scholars in the field of governance and health research as well as a practical contribution, with actionable functions for high-level managers in charge of the governance of health research funding institutions.