Factors supporting knowledge integration in global innovation projects: an exploratory study
Factors supporting knowledge integration in global innovation projects: an exploratory study
This exploratory study identifies the factors which contribute to effective knowledge integration in global innovation projects through an in-depth analysis of two case studies. Knowledge integration is analysed in two components: knowledge (individual expertise), and integration (working together). Our analysis highlights three distinct ways that individuals think about individual expertise: individual knowledge and competence; feeling valued; and unfamiliar areas. We also identify four ways in which individuals think about working together: good social relations; cultural distance; negotiation skills; and better results through working with others. Using examples from the case studies, we discuss how these factors enable knowledge integration in globally distributed innovation projects. We also propose a model indicating how these factors impact on knowledge integration and innovation performance. This study contributes towards management guidance, which is currently lacking in the area of knowledge integration.
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Baxter, David
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Goffin, Keith
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Szwejczewski, Marek
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December 2013
Baxter, David
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Goffin, Keith
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Szwejczewski, Marek
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Baxter, David, Goffin, Keith and Szwejczewski, Marek
(2013)
Factors supporting knowledge integration in global innovation projects: an exploratory study.
Creativity and Innovation Management, 22 (4), .
(doi:10.1111/caim.12041).
Abstract
This exploratory study identifies the factors which contribute to effective knowledge integration in global innovation projects through an in-depth analysis of two case studies. Knowledge integration is analysed in two components: knowledge (individual expertise), and integration (working together). Our analysis highlights three distinct ways that individuals think about individual expertise: individual knowledge and competence; feeling valued; and unfamiliar areas. We also identify four ways in which individuals think about working together: good social relations; cultural distance; negotiation skills; and better results through working with others. Using examples from the case studies, we discuss how these factors enable knowledge integration in globally distributed innovation projects. We also propose a model indicating how these factors impact on knowledge integration and innovation performance. This study contributes towards management guidance, which is currently lacking in the area of knowledge integration.
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e-pub ahead of print date: 15 September 2013
Published date: December 2013
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/377617
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