The uncertainty of knowing: An analysis of the nature of knowledge in a small business context

被引：29

作者：

Atherton, A

机构：

[1] Department of Enterprise, Lincoln Business School, University of Lincoln

[2] Found. Small/Medium Entpr. Devmt., University of Durham

来源：

HUMAN RELATIONS | 2003年 / 56卷 / 11期

关键词：

knowledge; knowledge-as-knowing; small businesses; uncertainty;

D O I：

10.1177/00187267035611005

中图分类号：

C93 [管理学];

学科分类号：

12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

Experiencing and coping with uncertainty is common to most small businesses. The knowledge that is generated and applied as a result is a product of and a response to this condition, and so can be considered as knowing in and through practice. A consideration of knowledge as contingent upon unpredictable internal and external factors leads to the identification of multiple types of knowledge-as-knowing. As such, knowledge within small businesses can be characterized as contextualized 'bundles' of knowing that are shaped by, and in turn shape, the business and the uncertainty of its internal dynamics and external environment.

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页码：1379 / 1398

页数：20