Author:
Ritesh Chugh
Affiliation:
Central Queensland University, Australia
Keyword(s):
Knowledge, Tacit Knowledge, Tacit Knowledge Transfer, Knowledge Management, Encourage, University,
Academics.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
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Communication, Collaboration and Information Sharing
;
Impact Measurement of Knowledge Management
;
KM Strategies and Implementations
;
Knowledge Management and Information Sharing
;
Knowledge-Based Systems
;
Symbolic Systems
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to explore whether Australian universities encourage tacit knowledge transfer. In
doing so, the paper also explores the role of managers (academics’ supervisor) in promoting or hampering
tacit knowledge transfer and the value given to new ideas and innovation. This study collected data by
conducting interviews of academics in four universities and a qualitative narrative analysis was carried out.
The findings suggest that universities generally encourage and facilitate the transfer of tacit knowledge;
however there are some areas that require improvement. Avenues for improving tacit knowledge transfer call
for open communication, peer-trust and unrestricted sharing of knowledge by managers. The study was
conducted in four universities, hence limits the generalisability of the findings. This paper will contribute to
further research in the discipline of tacit knowledge, provide understanding and guide universities in their
tacit knowledge transfer efforts
and in particular, encourage the transfer of tacit knowledge.
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