How Does Corporate Culture Influence The Effective Transfer Of Knowledge

Author : Philipp Stangohr
Publisher : diplom.de
ISBN 13 : 3832423575
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How does corporate culture influence the effective transfer of knowledge? written by Philipp Stangohr and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2000-05-17 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: The main question investigated in this European Research Project is whether corporate culture presents the biggest obstacle to knowledge management. To better answer this question two sub-questions are formulated: How does corporate culture influence the transfer of knowledge? and What are the key elements in a corporate culture that facilitate the process of knowledge transfer? In order to answer these questions this study contains three parts: the literature review, the field research, and analysis and discussion. The literature review explains the concepts of knowledge management and culture, discussing the relevant theories to each of the two. In the second part the methodology as well as the research site are stated and justified. Subsequently the results of the four case studies conducted are presented. The third part of this study analyses and interprets the findings with reference to the literature in order to answer the research questions. The limitations of the study will be discussed and recommendations for further research are offered. Last but not least, implications for the professional practice are pointed out. Corporate culture clearly influences the transfer of knowledge. This influence is exerted by some key elements as proposed by T. Davenport and L. Prusak (1998), such as trust between the knowledge provider and the knowledge receiver, shared language, (un)structured time and meeting places, the willingness to share, the willingness to apply 'foreign' knowledge, and the willingness to judge knowledge objectively. This research confirms that these elements are indeed vital and no additional elements could be identified. However, some components seem to be more influential than others. It is likely that their relative importance varies according to the industry investigated. Elements which do not pose any problems in the consulting industry, such as the willingness to apply 'foreign' knowledge and the objective judgement of knowledge, could probably present significant problems in other industries. It is advisable to look at these elements independently from the research site. According to these elements, the consulting industry is generally judged to be conducive to the transfer of knowledge, the obstacles faced in this industry appear to be of a more operational nature. This appears to be an evolutionary process. In the beginning corporate culture presents the main obstacle to knowledge management. [...]

Author : Tessier, Dana
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799874249
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Organizational Culture Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management and Performance written by Tessier, Dana and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations are facing major disruptions in technology, consumer preferences, and in the makeup of their workforce, and as a result, they will need to adapt to these rapidly changing times to stay effective. Organizations that are able to tap into the collective knowledge of their employees and leverage their insights will have an advantage over those that lack this connectivity. Implementing a knowledge management (KM) strategy can help organizations improve operational effectiveness, innovation, and adapt to changes, but the majority of KM implementations fail due to misalignment with the organization's existing culture. Organizational culture can enable effective KM, or it can be a barrier to its implementation. The Handbook of Research on Organizational Culture Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management and Performance defines the relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management and how they impact one another. This handbook also identifies critical business practices to assist organizations in transitioning to work from home while maintaining a strong corporate culture that includes beneficial knowledge-sharing behaviors. Covering topics including knowledge management, organizational culture, and change management, this text is essential for managers, executives, practitioners, leaders in business, non-profits, academicians, researchers, and students looking for research on how organizations can thrive and adapt due to emerging global disruptions as well as local or internal disruptions.

Author : C. Hansen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230236669
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cultural Context of Human Resource Development written by C. Hansen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-05-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insight into the understanding of human resource development (HRD) in various cultural contexts. This book looks at how culture shapes our expectations for what is appropriate in the workplace and aims to broaden the reader's knowledge of HRD by exploring the boundaries of existing theories.

Author : Edgar H. Schein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119212294
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Corporate Culture Survival Guide written by Edgar H. Schein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective, sustainable cultural change requires evolution, not disruption The Corporate Culture Survival Guide is the essential primer and practical guide every organization needs. Corporate culture pioneer Edgar H. Schein breaks the concept of 'culture' down into real terms, delving into the behaviors, values, and shared assumptions that define it, and explains why culture is the central factor in an organization's success—or failure. This new third edition is designed specifically for practitioners needing to apply these practices in real-world settings, and has been updated with new coverage of globalization, technology, and managerial competencies. You'll learn how to get past subconscious bias to assess whether or not your existing culture truly serves your organization, and how to introduce change and manage the change process over time for a best-case-scenario outcome. Case studies illustrate successful change in real companies, providing models and setting the bar for dismantling dysfunctional cultures. Corporate culture begins with the founder, and evolves—or not—over time. Is your culture working for or against your organization? How can it be optimized? This book separates the truth from the nonsense to provide real-world guidance on initiating and managing cultural change. Understand when to assess your culture, and how to do it objectively Learn how cultures evolve and change over time, for better or worse Discover the reality of multiculturalism amidst the rise of globalization Evolve your culture to more effectively serve your organization Each of us is a part of many cultures—what you do, where you live, where you grew up, what you enjoy, how you live; in the workplace, many different people with many different cultures come together toward a common goal—will these cultures clash or synergize? The Corporate Culture Survival Guide shows you how to create an overarching corporate culture that gets everyone on the same page to drive your organization's success.

Author : Käthe Schneider
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3319020935
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transfer of Learning in Organizations written by Käthe Schneider and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, internationally respected scholars from the disciplines of educational science, business administration and psychology thoroughly discuss practice-related questions on learning transfer in organizations. Readers will learn solid concepts for securing and evaluating learning transfer. This volume offers new insights about learning transfer in organizations and their implications for both research and practice. It examines the actual state in practice and provides the foundation for improvements in the design and evaluation of further training measures that are conducive to the transfer of learning. In addition, coverage details theoretical models on learning transfer in further vocational training and develops concepts that enable the transfer of learning for further training in organizations. The book also evaluates further training measures on different levels on the basis of relevant criteria.

Author : Donna Deeprose
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9781841124186
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smart Things to Know About Culture written by Donna Deeprose and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-02-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Things to Know about Culture gives the inside track on what really makes companies tick - the culture. Culture works on two levels - at a strategic level and a personal level. Organizational culture is an intangible, yet it can be as pervasive and valuable as any other company asset. Culture influences the dynamics within teams and between individuals, the way business is conducted with suppliers, the public face of the company that customers see, and every other human interaction that takes place inside and outside a business. Smart Things to Know about Culture gives true insights and understanding of how cultural values work, and how best to turn these into personal and organizational advantage.

Author : Parissa Haghirian
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136936505
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multinationals and Cross-Cultural Management written by Parissa Haghirian and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-12 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines cross-cultural management within multinational enterprises (MNEs), focusing in particular on how cultural differences influence the transfer of knowledge between different units within individual corporations. It argues that improving cross-cultural management in international business should focus less on upgrading technology, and more on the capabilities and beliefs of individual employees.

Author : Geoff Turner
Publisher : Academic Conferences Limited
ISBN 13 : 1906638942
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ECIC2011-Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on on Intellectual Capital written by Geoff Turner and published by Academic Conferences Limited. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings represent the work of presenters at the 3rd European Conference on Intellectual Capital (ECIC 2011). The Conference is hosted this year by the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. The Conference Chair is Geoff Turner from the University of Nicosia and the Programme Chair is Clemente Minonne from the School of Management and Law, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland. The opening keynote address is given by John Girard from Minot State University in the USA. John will address the question Social Knowledge: Are we ready for the future? The second day of the conference will be opened by Ludo Pyis from AREOPA in Belgium who will consider Intellectual Capital Accounting: how to measure the unmeasurable. We also look forward to a Knowledge Cafe on the topic of What intellectual capital ideas and developments do you expect to live and see? facilitated by Helen Paige from The Paige Group, South Australia.

Author : Harorimana, Deogratias
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1605667919
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultural Implications of Knowledge Sharing, Management and Transfer: Identifying Competitive Advantage written by Harorimana, Deogratias and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book illustrates, compares, and discusses models, perspectives, and approaches involved in the distribution, administration, and transmission of knowledge across organizations"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Terence Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315532077
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Terence Jackson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trade between China and Africa is increasing year on year, while the West increasingly debates the nature and implications of China’s presence. Yet little research exists at the organizational and community levels. While western press reporting is overwhelmingly negative, African governments mostly welcome the Chinese presence. But what happens at the management level? How are Chinese organizations run? What are they bringing to communities? What is their impact on the local job market? How do they manage staff? How are they working with local firms? This book seeks to provide a theoretical framework for understanding Chinese organizations and management in Africa and to explore how their interventions are playing out at the organizational and community levels in sub-Saharan Africa. Based on rigorous empirical research exploring emerging themes in specific African countries, this book develops implications for management knowledge, education and training provision, and policy formulation. Importantly it seeks to inform future scholarship on China’s management impact in the world generally, on Africa’s future development, and on international and cross-cultural management scholarship. Primarily aimed at scholars of international management, with an interest in China and/or in China in Africa, this important book will also be of great interest to those working in the area of development studies, international politics, and international relations.