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Overcoming reticence to aid knowledge creation between universities and business - a case reviewed

  • Elly Philpott
    ,
  • John Beaumont-Kerridge
Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Abstract

This chapter argues the case for a proactive process to facilitate knowledge creation between universities and small to medium size enterprises (SMEs). Cultural issues dictating reticence of engagement are discussed as well as the inhibitors that prevent the free interchange of knowledge. The chapter shows how reticence can be overcome by serving the needs of both parties and how knowledge created through successful interaction can be measured. The knowledge creation process itself is analysed in the context of Nonaka’s SECI model. The chapter concludes with recommendations for the reader on areas for public investment to enhance the knowledge transfer process and provides lessons learned for the measurement of knowledge transfer at these interfaces. The outcomes are of value to those interested in the continuing applicability of Nonaka’s work outside of the heavy industrial context as well as to those interested in the traditional problems associated with knowledge transfer between universities and SMEs.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Original language

English

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2009

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2009

Publisher

IGI Global Scientific Publishing, United States

Publication series

  • Publication series name: Cultural implications of knowledge sharing, management and transfer : identifying competitive advantage

ISBN (Print)

9781605667904

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/223791
  • Scopus: 105014359271

Host publication title

Cultural Implications of Knowledge Sharing, Management and Transfer: Identifying Competitive Advantage

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