... This study used an exploratory qualitative approach to examine the risks that emerge as firms attempt to support knowledge flows within their organizational boundaries. The data were collected through open-ended essays via an online research platform from 45 full-time employees of firms operating...

... the mutual interdependence of employers and employees in a context of very high unemployment and how the more effective usage of informal knowledge bound both sides closer. Originality/value There is a fairly diverse body of literature on manufacturing in South Africa, and, indeed across the continent...

...Giovanni Schiuma; Vilma Vuori; Jussi Okkonen Purpose This paper aims to discuss the motivational factors affecting the knowledge sharing through an intra‐organizational social media platform and to answer the following research questions: “What motivates employees to share their knowledge...

.... The sample included engineers, scientists, learning and training specialists, contracting and procurement, human resource and health and safety professionals, among others. Knowledge work Knowledge workers Knowledge work typology Knowledge management Employees The concepts of knowledge work...

... sharing is the fundamental requirement of a knowledge‐based organisation. Some of the greatest challenges for organisations moving down the knowledge management path stem from well‐established practices of hoarding knowledge, practices which, in the past, have been well rewarded. Employees' motivation...

...). In an interview conducted by Field (1989), Fred Gibbons, chief executive officer and cofounder of $100‐million Software Publishing Corporation, discussed the challenge of managing knowledge workers. He believes that in order to capture employee loyalty and to build team spirit, it was necessary to provide...