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Organizational Knowledge Creation in the Chinese Context

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2015

Ian J. Walsh ,
Mamta Bhatt  and
Jean M. Bartunek
Ian J. Walsh
Affiliation:
Boston College, USA
Mamta Bhatt
Affiliation:
Boston College, USA
Jean M. Bartunek
Affiliation:
Boston College, USA
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Abstract

This paper elaborates theories of organizational knowledge creation by exploring the implications of institutional change for organizational knowledge creation in Chinese organizations of different ownership forms. Using a dynamic institutional perspective, we discuss prominent characteristics of the Chinese context and develop propositions about knowledge creation patterns in different organizational forms. We also theorize about the effects of increasing institutionalization on patterns of organizational knowledge creation in China and the consequent implications for innovation. We conclude with a discussion of the theoretical implications of this model and suggestions for further research.

Keywords

Chinacontextualized researchinnovationknowledge creationorganizational forms中国情景化研究创新知识创造组织形式
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Perspectives
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Management and Organization Review , Volume 5 , Issue 2 , July 2009 , pp. 261 - 278
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Copyright © International Association for Chinese Management Research 2009

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