Embeddedness of Inter‐firm Ties and Knowledge Creation

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Jha, P. P. and Cottam, E. 2021. Embeddedness of Inter‐firm Ties and Knowledge Creation. European Management Review. 18 (3), pp. 215-227. https://doi.org/10.1111/emre.12455
AuthorsJha, P. P. and Cottam, E.
Abstract

This study examines consequences for knowledge creation due to differences in embeddedness of inter‐firm ties, more specifically, between informal or Arm's Length Relationships (ALRs) and formal collaborations. Qualitative data from 41 respondents across 22 SMEs is used to examine knowledge conversion processes comprising the SECI (Socialisation, Externalisation, Combination, Internalisation) framework of knowledge creation. We show a difference based on embeddedness of ties for how knowledge creation unfolds. Implications for spin off between ties and for firm attention to deliberating and managing a varied portfolio of ties for superior performance, are also drawn.

JournalEuropean Management Review
Journal citation18 (3), pp. 215-227
ISSN1740-4754
1740-4762
Year2021
PublisherWiley
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/emre.12455
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Online08 Mar 2021
Print28 Nov 2021
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Accepted14 Feb 2021
Deposited17 Jun 2024
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