Cultural Factors and Knowledge Sharing in SMEs - Couverture souple

Vajjhala, Narasimha Rao

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3639718410 ISBN 13 : 9783639718416

Editeur : Scholars' Press, 2014

Synopsis

Knowledge sharing, if not successful, can hinder the development of small- and medium-sized firms because of loss of productivity and competitiveness. Knowledge sharing is subject to organizational and national cultural influences. Medium-sized firms often implement general knowledge-sharing models without considering cultural factors. In this qualitative, multisite, exploratory case study the influence of cultural factors on knowledge-sharing activities in medium-sized enterprises in transition economies is examined. The study is driven by the central research question:How do cultural factors influence employees' perceptions of knowledge-sharing initiatives in medium-sized enterprises in transition economies? Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 managers working in 10 medium-sized enterprises in Albania, which is a transition economy. The six themes generated reveal the influence of cultural factors on employees’ perceptions of knowledge-sharing initiatives in medium-sized enterprises in transition economies. The key findings of this study are that national culture and organizational culture influence employee behavior and participation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Scholars' Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3639718410
• ISBN 13: 9783639718416
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 164
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• Personne responsable: non disponible