Cross‐generational knowledge flows in edge organizations
Abstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to investigate how cross‐generational biases affect tacit knowledge transfer and resulting knowledge flows in edge organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper applied hypothesis testing χ2s, as well as ethnographic analysis.
Findings
Cross‐generational biases affect tacit knowledge transfer and resulting knowledge flows in edge‐like organizations. Other factors, such as trust, loyalty, work ethics, and family values, also affect knowledge flows.
Research limitations/implications
Sample size should be increased for future work, as well as applying the results in a defense/military environment.
Practical implications
The results of the paper should influence succession planning, human capital strategy, and knowledge management efforts in edge‐like organizations.
Originality/value
The work is quite novel as it integrates inter‐generational differences, tacit knowledge transfer, and knowledge flows in edge organizations.
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Citation
Liebowitz, J., Ayyavoo, N., Nguyen, H., Carran, D. and Simien, J. (2007), "Cross‐generational knowledge flows in edge organizations", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 107 No. 8, pp. 1123-1153. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570710822787
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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