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Organizational Imaginary and Tacit Dimension of Knowledge: a Case Study in a Telecommunications Company

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  • Marcia Caldas Pitrowsky

    (Instituto Brasileiro de Administração Pública e Apoio Universitário do Rio de Janeiro)

  • Isabel de Sá Affonso da Costa

    (Universidade Estácio de Sá)

  • Denise Medeiros Ribeiro Salles

    (Universidade Federal Fluminense)

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between organizational imaginary and tacit dimension of knowledge creation, according to Nonaka and Takeuchi (1997) model, in a telecommunications company. This choice is justified because such segment is highly competitive and knowledge-intensive. Qualitative approach and case study strategy were used, based on documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews and application of projective techniques in workshops. The results showed that the lack of organizational intention concerning the collective commitment to knowledge creation, in a manner clearly articulated by senior management, fails to leverage the existing fertile grounds for innovation, having in view the spontaneous commitment shown by its employees with the image of the company, which is great in their point of view.

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  • Marcia Caldas Pitrowsky & Isabel de Sá Affonso da Costa & Denise Medeiros Ribeiro Salles, 2014. "Organizational Imaginary and Tacit Dimension of Knowledge: a Case Study in a Telecommunications Company," Brazilian Business Review, Fucape Business School, vol. 11(5), pages 99-121, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bbz:fcpbbr:v:11:y:2014:i:5:p:99-121
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    1. Isabel de Sá Affonso da Costa & Elaine Tavares & Arthur Marcelo Nicolau Peixoto, 2016. "Knowledge Creation in Hybrid Organisations: A Case Study in a Quasi-Governmental Organisation," Journal of Information & Knowledge Management (JIKM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 15(03), pages 1-25, September.

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