...Alan T. Burns; William Acar; Pratim Datta Purpose This research seeks to explore the transfer and sharing of knowledge in entrepreneurial product development (EPD). Design/methodology/approach The effects of organizational complexity and of the temporal locus of learning...

...J. Ajith Kumar; L.S. Ganesh Purpose This paper aims to understand the knowledge strategies followed by product development (PD) units in Indian manufacturing firms. Design/methodology/approach Following literature, knowledge strategy was characterized in terms of “codification...

...Isabel M. Prieto; Elena Revilla; Beatriz Rodríguez‐Prado Purpose The purpose of this paper is to obtain from paradox a novel lens to elucidate the connections between knowledge management (KM) and product development as a knowledge intensive process. By focusing on the “social side” of KM...

... these two, which is mainly due to inappropriate KM framework and adoption of some quick‐fix solutions to achieve business results. Hence, for effective management and utilization of knowledge assets, KM initiative should be dovetailed to link with key organizational goals like new product development (NPD...

...Martyn Pitt; Jason MacVaugh Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a holistic interpretation of the scope of knowledge management processes whose intent is to enhance the effectiveness of new product development (NPD). Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews key...

...Ted Foos; Gary Schum; Sandra Rothenberg Purpose The purpose of this paper is to look at some of the factors that influence the transfer of tacit knowledge between two product development partners. Design/methodology/approach Research involved the collection of both qualitative...

... – in the product development process (PDP) of automotive parts manufacturers. The results showed the lack of awareness about the presence of these knowledge management elements in the everyday activities of PDP and the importance of the integration of these elements to the success of this management. After...

...), it is less so. This variance creates interesting implications for innovation – product development routines will differ across developed and developing sciences. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the knowledge‐ and resource‐based requirements of developed and developing science industries...