The objective of this paper is to investigate the role of knowledge management (KM) in networks participated by small firms. To achieve this objective, the literature on KM in small firms has been reviewed. A research question has been defined and addressed through a questionnaire survey conducted in a small firms network. The findings indicate that the surveyed companies perceive the strategic value of KM and adopt several systems even if its adoption is constrained by a number of barriers. The results suggest that firms investigated need to adopt advanced KM systems to manage knowledge more effectively at network level. The evidences also indicate that the surveyed firms are willing to adopt a platform supporting the sharing and exchange of knowledge in the network with a positive impact on innovation processes and the exploitation of market opportunities. The paper outlines some managerial implications as well as avenues for further research.

Knowledge management in SME networks / Esposito, Emilio; Evangelista, Pietro. - In: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. - ISSN 1477-8238. - 14:2(2016), pp. 204-212. [10.1057/kmrp.2015.18]

Knowledge management in SME networks

ESPOSITO, EMILIO;
2016

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to investigate the role of knowledge management (KM) in networks participated by small firms. To achieve this objective, the literature on KM in small firms has been reviewed. A research question has been defined and addressed through a questionnaire survey conducted in a small firms network. The findings indicate that the surveyed companies perceive the strategic value of KM and adopt several systems even if its adoption is constrained by a number of barriers. The results suggest that firms investigated need to adopt advanced KM systems to manage knowledge more effectively at network level. The evidences also indicate that the surveyed firms are willing to adopt a platform supporting the sharing and exchange of knowledge in the network with a positive impact on innovation processes and the exploitation of market opportunities. The paper outlines some managerial implications as well as avenues for further research.
2016
Knowledge management in SME networks / Esposito, Emilio; Evangelista, Pietro. - In: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. - ISSN 1477-8238. - 14:2(2016), pp. 204-212. [10.1057/kmrp.2015.18]
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