..., with a lower proportion of implicit knowledge, a BM is more likely to be imitated and the adopter’s competitive advantage is more likely to be eroded, and vice versa. Practical implications The proposed framework could provide managers with a deeper understanding of the nature and structure of the BM...

... trust and for implicit knowledge. Research limitations/implications The survey has been conducted within one organization only. Practical implications Organizations should realize the importance of trust between their co-workers, and in general, there is much to gain by increasing the levels...

.... Reviewing the current literature uncovers a number of gaps regarding the role of tacit knowledge. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Tacit knowledge Implicit knowledge Knowledge management Research In the current global landscape, change in organizations and their business...