Towards a Systemic Model of Knowledge Interaction. A Study in the Context of High-Tech Small and Medium Sized Firms

Jeroen Kraaijenbrink

Towards a Systemic Model of Knowledge Interaction. A Study in the Context of High-Tech Small and Medium Sized Firms

Jeroen Kraaijenbrink

Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences

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Abstract

In this study, knowledge integration (KI) is all the activities by which an organization identifies, acquires, and utilizes external knowledge. While crucial for organizations that develop new products, KI is a complex process that is not well understood in both research and practice. In research, we observe that the body of knowledge on KI is fragmented rather than accumulated and that there is no shared view on KI. In practice, we observe that it is difficult for practitioners to grasp the complexity and coherence of KI, which hinders KI problem solving.

Original language	Undefined
Awarding Institution	University of Twente
Supervisors/Advisors	Stegwee, R.A., Supervisor Wijnhoven, Fons, Advisor Groen, Aard, Supervisor
Award date	27 Jan 2006
Place of Publication	Enschede
Publisher	J. Kraaijenbrink
Print ISBNs	90-365-2288-9
Publication status	Published - 27 Jan 2006

Keywords

IR-51106
EWI-12948
METIS-232722

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