Abstract
Knowledge transfer (KT) has been the subject of debate in the academic literature in recent decades but it is only in recent years that researchers have focused on it. Its apparent beneficial effect on innovative potential and business performance has produced a large number of publications that show different types of relationships from different perspectives. The need to establish collaborative network relationships to achieve effective knowledge transfer has linked both concepts in most research. In contrast, studies linking KT and networks have not been systematized to date. Therefore, in this paper, we carry out a systematic literature review (n = 180) during the 2000-2020 period. We present the most important findings to date, showing how far the research with the greatest impact has come. This study shows how the analysis of KT and collaborative networks is a promising research topic, proposes future lines of research, and establishes implications for academics, managers, and policy makers.
Presenters
Marta Ferrer SerranoPhD candidate, Business and Management, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Organizations as Knowledge Makers
KEYWORDS
Knowledge transfer, Collaboration, Networks, Innovation, Systematic literature review
