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The importance of knowledge within organisations has been
highlighted by several researchers (e.g. Alavi & Leidner, 2001; Bock,
Zmud, Kim, & Lee, 2005). It is important to note that knowledge
itself cannot create significant value without utilisation (Fahey
& Prusak, 1998). As argued by Alavi (2000), knowledge sharing
among organisational members is the most important and challenging
means to increase the value of knowledge utilisation.
Based on Polanyi (1967) conceptualisation, Nonaka (1994) suggested
that knowledge can be classified as tacit and explicit. Tacit
knowledge—reflecting an individual’s know-how and experiences
from past actions—is increasingly considered as a valuable intangible
resource that is difficult to imitate and acquire, and can be
regarded as themostimportant source ofcompetitive advantage for
an individual, a group, or a firm (Berman, Down, & Hill, 2002). This
is especially true in the context of innovativeworks, wheremuch of
the task-related knowledge is tacit in nature, and tacit knowledge
sharing among members is crucial for creating higher collective
performance (Käser & Miles, 2002). However
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