Creating Knowledge through Combination - a Case Study from Singapore

Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Publication Date

11-2006

Abstract

This study aims to understand the antecedents of new knowledge creation in knowledge-intensive organizations. A model of knowledge management and new knowledge creation inspired by the works of Nonaka and others was used to develop a questionnaire. 213 individuals from a knowledge-based organization in Singapore respondent to the survey. The results of the study indicated that knowledge tools and technologies interact with the modus of knowledge combination to influence knowledge outcomes in terms of worker skills, competencies, market knowledge and client relationships. The key ingredients for creating new knowledge as well as synergistic collaborations between various knowledge players are also discussed

Discipline

Asian Studies | Human Resources Management | Technology and Innovation

Research Areas

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

Publication

2006 Innovations in Information Technology: Proceedings, Dubai, 19-21 November 2006

First Page

1

Last Page

5

ISBN

9781424406739

Identifier

10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2006.301958

Publisher

IEEE

City or Country

Dubai, UAE

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