Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to bridge the knowledge management (KM) and strategic business network literatures from the viewpoint of SMEs. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a typology of KM and strategic business networks; thus the paper is based on a literature review and analysis. Findings The paper provides a typology of the strategic SME network types and their key KM challenges based on a synthesis of existing literature. Research limitations/implications It is suggested that longitudinal case studies of KM practices in strategic SME networks should be conducted. An empirical multi-case study has already been started. Originality/value The presented SME network typology can benefit SME managers facing networking and KM challenges. Besides, it is suggested that a common strategy should be developed for all types of networks to enable the creation of knowledge-based competencies and capabilities.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 597-608 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Management Research News |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 24 Jul 2007 |
| MoE publication type | A2 Review article in a scientific journal |
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Keywords
- Business policy
- Knowledge management
- Networking
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Knowledge management in different types of strategic SME networks. / Valkokari, Katri; Helander, Nina.
In: Management Research News, Vol. 30, No. 8, 24.07.2007, p. 597-608.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Scientific › peer-review
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T1 - Knowledge management in different types of strategic SME networks
AU - Valkokari, Katri
AU - Helander, Nina
PY - 2007/7/24
Y1 - 2007/7/24
N2 - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to bridge the knowledge management (KM) and strategic business network literatures from the viewpoint of SMEs. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a typology of KM and strategic business networks; thus the paper is based on a literature review and analysis. Findings The paper provides a typology of the strategic SME network types and their key KM challenges based on a synthesis of existing literature. Research limitations/implications It is suggested that longitudinal case studies of KM practices in strategic SME networks should be conducted. An empirical multi-case study has already been started. Originality/value The presented SME network typology can benefit SME managers facing networking and KM challenges. Besides, it is suggested that a common strategy should be developed for all types of networks to enable the creation of knowledge-based competencies and capabilities.
AB - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to bridge the knowledge management (KM) and strategic business network literatures from the viewpoint of SMEs. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a typology of KM and strategic business networks; thus the paper is based on a literature review and analysis. Findings The paper provides a typology of the strategic SME network types and their key KM challenges based on a synthesis of existing literature. Research limitations/implications It is suggested that longitudinal case studies of KM practices in strategic SME networks should be conducted. An empirical multi-case study has already been started. Originality/value The presented SME network typology can benefit SME managers facing networking and KM challenges. Besides, it is suggested that a common strategy should be developed for all types of networks to enable the creation of knowledge-based competencies and capabilities.
KW - Business policy
KW - Knowledge management
KW - Networking
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DO - 10.1108/01409170710773724
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VL - 30
SP - 597
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JO - Management Research Review
JF - Management Research Review
SN - 2040-8269
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