Diffusion of organisational innovation: knowledge transfer through social networks
(2010) International Journal of Technology Management — Vol. 49, n° 4, p. 401-420 (2010)
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- This paper discusses the linkages between Social Network Theory (Granovetter, 1973) and Organisational Knowledge Theory (Polanyi, 1966; Nonaka, 1994; Nonaka et al., 2001) as it relates to the diffusion of organisational innovation within large organisations. The focus is on examining these theoretical interrelationships in three case studies, delving into major change projects in three large telecommunications firms. The findings indicate that weak ties are vital when the focus is on explicit knowledge. Further, a model is strong ties are vital when the focus is on tacit knowledge. Further, a model is posed to expand this theoretical interrelationship to include a third dimension: the knowledge source.
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Byosiere, P., Luethge, D. J., Vas, A., & Paz Salmador, M. (2010). Diffusion of organisational innovation: knowledge transfer through social networks. International Journal of Technology Management, 49(4), 401-420. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTM.2010.030166 (Original work published 2010)