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Knowledge risks in organizational networks: the practice perspective

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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:04 authored by Marco Marabelli, Susan Newell
This commentary paper aims to highlight issues associated with the supposed ability to transfer knowledge across networks. In response to the paper “Risks in Organizational Networks: An Exploratory Framework”, (Trkman and Desouza, 2012, pp. 1–17), we argue that the taken-for-granted assumption that knowledge is transferrable represents a risk in itself. We analyze knowledge in networks using a practice perspective – in turn we consider knowledge as enacted in social practices and as context-specific. In contrast with Trkman and Desouza’s paper, we argue that if knowledge is seen as enacted in practice, a framework that maps risks associated with knowledge transfer is limiting. We conclude that, since knowing in practice is emergent and not fully controllable, adopting a set of best practices on how to effectively transfer (or not) knowledge could itself be risky for managers who then believe that knowledge can be treated as a commodity and easily moved about a network.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Strategic Information Systems

ISSN

0963-8687

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

1

Volume

21

Page range

18-30

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  • Business and Management Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-08-11

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