Knowledge Transfer: A Review To Explore Conceptual Foundations And Research Agenda

The topic of knowledge transfer within the knowledge management discipline is an emerging research field with many issues yet to be explored. Knowledge transfer is widely regarded as important for enhancing the competitive advantage of an organisation. Researchers have shown much interest in various aspects surrounding knowledge transfer, including factors affecting knowledge transfer, knowledge transfer for innovation, and knowledge transfer process. However, there are little or no research on determinants of choice of knowledge transfer media and the integration of knowledge transfer and storage. This paper attempts to provide a roadmap of the existing literature in knowledge transfer. Its purpose is to identify valuable directions for new research into knowledge management, particularly knowledge transfer. This is done by reviewing the relevant literature to develop research questions. The research framework presented here provides linkages between different topics and sub-topics reviewing numerous studies, which will help researchers sketch future research phenomenon and, in so doing stimulate other researchers to address some of the research questions in more directed studies.