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Motivation, opportunity, and ability in knowledge transfer: a social network approach

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  • Minhyung Kang
  • Byoungsoo Kim

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Although previous research indicates a variety of facilitators of knowledge transfer, many firms still suffer from knowledge transfer difficulties. This study explores the relational antecedents of knowledge transfer by integrating the motivation–opportunity–ability framework with a social network approach, which emphasizes the relations among people rather than their attributes. To rigorously validate causal relations among network variables, the social networks of employees in a research and development department were surveyed twice in 6 months. A regression analysis with 76 × 76 networks using a multiple regression quadratic assignment procedure showed that opportunity and motivation were the first- and second-most influential factors for knowledge transfer, respectively. There was a marginal, but statistically significant effect for ability. The creation of a working environment in which knowledge transfer can easily take place, and motivating competent employees to transfer their knowledge, are critical to successful knowledge transfer.

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  • Minhyung Kang & Byoungsoo Kim, 2017. "Motivation, opportunity, and ability in knowledge transfer: a social network approach," Knowledge Management Research & Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(2), pages 214-224, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tkmrxx:v:15:y:2017:i:2:p:214-224
    DOI: 10.1057/s41275-016-0045-3
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    1. Ben Zhang & Xin Liu, 2024. "Technology Proximity Mechanism and Collaborative Innovation Orientation: How to Coordinate Multiple Subsidiaries’ Innovation Strategies?," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(1), pages 706-731, March.
    2. Yijing Wang & Changfeng Wang, 2023. "The dark side of knowledge transfer: A visual analysis using VOSviewer," E&M Economics and Management, Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics, vol. 26(2), pages 122-139, June.

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