...Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang; Henry Boateng Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the factors affecting tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice in the informal sector among hairdressers in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A case study was used as the research design...

...Harry Matlay; Corina Sas Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a knowledge transfer method that capitalises on both research and teaching dimensions of academic work. It also aims to propose a framework for evaluating the impact of such a method on the involved stakeholders. Design...

... age, knowledge source remoteness and company performance. The more remote the source the less effective it is. The stronger the firm's network the more profitable it is likely to be. Practical implications This has particular implications for universities involved in knowledge transfer...

... Higher education Action research Knowledge transfer Knowledge transfer and knowledge exchange are recently devised terms to encourage a recommitment from the university sector to build capacity for research and enterprise activity and to make a knowledge contribution to society. This renewal...

... participants engaged in knowledge transfer can contribute towards the evolution of their practice as capabilities. The paper foregrounds the processes of knowledge integration and absorptive capacity as central to knowledge transfer. It argues that explicit enhancement of these processes can occur when...

... to current knowledge transfer initiatives. Originality/value Technology transfer in the UK and USA have been compared previously, but not set in the context of the history of the university sector. This has implications for current policy initiatives from UK government agencies seeking to develop...

...Harry Matlay; Robert J. Harris Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on the development of a knowledge transfer project, part funded through TE3, designed to encourage innovation and improve the capability of SMEs in the West Midlands region of the UK. Knowledge is critical to developing...

... describes a partnership between three UK academic institutions and industry, creating an Integrated Knowledge Centre (IKC) in Ultra Precision Structured Surfaces. Within this project sits a Knowledge Transfer activity that seeks to channel graduate scientists and engineers through an MSc in “Ultra Precision...

... ; McDermott et al., 2006). Cecilia Hegarty can be contacted at: cb.hegarty@ulster.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Knowledge transfer Graduates Individual development Small to medium‐sized enterprises Ireland Graduate behaviour is a common metric used...

... structure, and relational trust, social network methodology is applied to examine the importance of farmers' social networks in the process of knowledge transfer after engaging in learning through vocational training. The paper shows a synthesis of knowledge, social network structure and trust...