Table 1

Classification of factors that influence knowledge transfer

Type of influenceFactorComponent
FacilitatorFrequency/intensity of activitiesActivity
Ability to shareActor/source
Absorption capacityActor/receiver
Willingness/motivation/leadershipActors
Strength of group ties/size of organizations/social capitalContext
Time availabilityContext
Information technology systemsMean
Learning cultureActor/receiver
Physical space/shared cultureContext
InhibitorAmbiguityActor/source
Distance of knowledgeActors
Physical distance/organizational distance/uncertainty environmentContext
Linguistic differencesMean
ProtectionismActor/source
Distance of age and genderActors
ObstáculoTechnology/skillsActor/receiver
ConfidenceActors
InfrastructureMean
Inibidor/FacilitadorCommunication channelsMean
Type of knowledgeContext

Source(s): Adapted from Paulin and Winroth (2013) 

[ViewLarge]
This Feature Is Available To Subscribers Only

or Create an Account

Close subscription notice
Close access options