کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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556373 | 1451448 | 2012 | 13 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
This commentary paper aims to highlight issues associated with the supposed ability to transfer knowledge across networks. In response to the paper “Risks in Organizational Networks: An Exploratory Framework”, (Trkman and Desouza, 2012, pp. 1–17), we argue that the taken-for-granted assumption that knowledge is transferrable represents a risk in itself. We analyze knowledge in networks using a practice perspective – in turn we consider knowledge as enacted in social practices and as context-specific. In contrast with Trkman and Desouza’s paper, we argue that if knowledge is seen as enacted in practice, a framework that maps risks associated with knowledge transfer is limiting. We conclude that, since knowing in practice is emergent and not fully controllable, adopting a set of best practices on how to effectively transfer (or not) knowledge could itself be risky for managers who then believe that knowledge can be treated as a commodity and easily moved about a network.
► We treat issues associated with the supposed ability to transfer knowledge across networks.
► We take a practice perspective of knowledge.
► We argue that the taken-for-granted assumption that knowledge is transferrable is risky.
► We provide a classification of elements of practice theorizing.
► We conclude that knowledge should not be treated as a commodity.
Journal: The Journal of Strategic Information Systems - Volume 21, Issue 1, March 2012, Pages 18–30