Integrating specialised knowledge for innovation in small technology firms
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2013
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Knowledge Integration (KI) is one of the major aspects driving innovation within an organisation. In this paper, we attempt to develop a better understanding of the challenges of knowledge integration within the innovation process in technology-based firms. Using four technology-based Australian firms, we investigated how knowledge integration may be managed within the context of innovation in technology firms. The literature highlights the role of four KI tasks that affect the innovation capability within technology-oriented firms, namely team building capability, capturing tacit knowledge, role of KM systems and technological systemic integration. Our findings indicate that in addition to the four tasks, a strategic approach to integrating knowledge for innovation as well as leadership and management are essential to achieving effective KI across multiple levels of engagement. Our findings also offer practical insights of how knowledge can be integrated within innovation process. |
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ISPIM |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/61267/1/Mohannak_-_Integrating_-_ISPIM.pdf http://conference.ispim.org/files/ISPIM2013/ Mohannak, Kavoos & Matthews, Judy H. (2013) Integrating specialised knowledge for innovation in small technology firms. In ISPIM 2013 Conference, ISPIM, Helsinki, Finland. |
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Copyright 2013 Please consult the author. |
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Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship; QUT Business School; School of Management |
Palavras-Chave | #150307 Innovation and Technology Management #150314 Small Business Management #Knowledge Integration #Technology-based Firms #Tacit Knowledge #Innovation #Knowledge |
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Conference Paper |