Multi-level analysis of knowledge transfer: a knowledge recipient's perspective

被引:33
作者
Kang, Minhyung [1 ]
Hau, Yong Sauk [2 ]
机构
[1] Konkuk Univ, Dept Adv Ind Fus, Seoul, South Korea
[2] Yeungnam Univ, Sch Business, Gyongsan, South Korea
关键词
Social networks; Social capital; Knowledge transfer; Multi-level analysis; Dyadic level; ABSORPTIVE-CAPACITY; SOCIAL-STRUCTURE; ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE; NETWORK STRUCTURE; WEAK TIES; TRUST; PERFORMANCE; COHESION; TACIT; EXPLOITATION;
D O I
10.1108/JKM-12-2013-0511
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to adopt the recipient's perspective to explore multi-level antecedents' effects on knowledge transfer using social capital and social network theories. Design/methodology/approach - Social network and general attribute survey responses from 331 employees were analyzed through hierarchical linear modeling to verify the study's multi-level research model and hypotheses. Findings - A recipient's trust in colleagues positively influences knowledge transfer and company tenure has a negative impact. At a dyadic level, the perceived expertise of a source, in addition to strength of ties, exerts a positive effect on knowledge transfer. Additionally, a recipient's network centrality moderates the effects of dyadic relationships on knowledge transfer. Research limitations/implications - This study deepened the current understanding of the role of social capital in knowledge transfer from a recipient's perspective. Three dimensions of a recipient's social capital respectively showed significant, but different types of influence on knowledge transfer. Interaction effects between individual and dyadic level antecedents should be considered as well. Practical implications - Both a strong tie at a dyadic level and a diverse network at an individual level should be nurtured to facilitate knowledge transfer. In addition, bi-directional knowledge transfer between seasoned employees and new employees should be promoted. Originality/value - Most studies have focused on motivating a knowledge source, assuming that a recipient is always ready to adopt a source's knowledge. To reduce this bias, the current study examined social capital's role in knowledge transfer from a recipient's perspective.
引用
收藏
页码:758 / 776
页数:19
相关论文
共 91 条
[1]   Individual centrality and performance in virtual R&D groups: An empirical study [J].
Ahuja, MK ;
Galletta, DF ;
Carley, KM .
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, 2003, 49 (01) :21-38
[2]  
[Anonymous], 1998, Connections (INSNA), DOI DOI 10.1111/J.1467-9663.2010.00632.X
[3]  
[Anonymous], 1996, UCINET IV: Network Analysis Software
[4]  
Reference Manual
[5]  
[Anonymous], 2004, HLM 6: Hierarchical linear and nonlinear modeling
[6]   Knowledge transfer: A basis for competitive advantage in firms [J].
Argote, L ;
Ingram, P .
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND HUMAN DECISION PROCESSES, 2000, 82 (01) :150-169
[7]   Managing knowledge in organizations: An integrative framework and review of emerging themes [J].
Argote, L ;
McEvily, B ;
Reagans, R .
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, 2003, 49 (04) :571-582
[8]   ESTIMATING NONRESPONSE BIAS IN MAIL SURVEYS [J].
ARMSTRONG, JS ;
OVERTON, TS .
JOURNAL OF MARKETING RESEARCH, 1977, 14 (03) :396-402
[9]   MARKET NETWORKS AND CORPORATE-BEHAVIOR [J].
BAKER, WE .
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY, 1990, 96 (03) :589-625
[10]   Cultural variations in the cross-border transfer of organizational knowledge: An integrative framework [J].
Bhagat, RS ;
Kedia, BL ;
Harveston, PD ;
Triandis, HC .
ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 2002, 27 (02) :204-221