The study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge shari... more The study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing. A model of knowledge management and knowledge sharing was developed inspired by the work of Nahapiet and Ghoshal. Data on KM processes and various social capital measures were collected from a sample of 262 members of a tertiary educational institution in Singapore. Rewards and incentives, open-mindedness, and cost-benefit concerns of knowledge hoarding turned out to be the strongest predictors of knowledge sharing rather than prosocial motives or organizational care. Individuals who are highly competent in their work abilities are less likely to share what they know when they perceive that there are few rewards or when sharing is not recognized by the organization. The findings provide evidence for the importance of social capital as a lubricant of knowledge sharing and engaging performance management systems in knowledge-intensive organizations.
Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, Jan 1, 1999
From 28–30 May 1999 the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Bonn hosted an... more From 28–30 May 1999 the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Bonn hosted an international conference to shed light on the complex and little understood interconnections between Chinese business in Southeast Asia, globalisation, and the Asian crisis triggered by the devaluation of the Thai baht in July 1997. While ethnic Chinese have been the key drivers of the region's rapid growth over the past three decades, global market forces and other external environmental factors are posing new challenges. Asia's ...
This study aims to shed light on the antecedents of knowledge outcomes in knowledge-intensive org... more This study aims to shed light on the antecedents of knowledge outcomes in knowledge-intensive organisations. Drawing on the works of knowledge management scholars such as Nonaka, Vittal, Chay and others, a model of the drivers of knowledge outcomes as well as a survey questionnaire were developed. 213 individuals from a knowledge-based organisation in Singapore were surveyed.
This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge shar... more This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing. A model of knowledge management and knowledge sharing was developed inspired by the work of Nahapiet and Ghoshal. Data on demographics and various social capital measures were collected from a sample of members of a tertiary educational institution in Singapore in 2003. Reward & recognition, open-mindedness and cost concerns of knowledge hoarding turned out to be the strongest predictors of knowledge sharing rather than pro-social motives or organizational concern. Overall, the findings provide evidence for the importance of a conducive organizational climate and state-of-the art performance management systems in high-performing knowledge organizations.
This study aims to understand the antecedents of new knowledge creation in knowledgeintensive org... more This study aims to understand the antecedents of new knowledge creation in knowledgeintensive organizations. A model of knowledge management and new knowledge creation inspired by the works of Nonaka, Nahapiet and Ghoshal and others was used to develop a questionnaire. 213 individuals responded from a knowledge-based organization in Singapore. The results of the study indicated that knowledge tools and technologies interact with the modus of knowledge combination to influence knowledge ...
5th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, 2005
This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge shar... more This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing behavior amongst tenant firms in Science and Technology Parks (STPs) which is seen as a key factor for the development of an epistemic culture of innovation in STPs. A model of knowledge management, knowledge sharing and innovative value creation in STPs was developed inspired by the work of Nonaka, Nahapiet and Ghoshal and many other scholars. Collection of data on various relevant measures is ongoing, covering ...
This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Si... more This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Singapore and Malaysia. Both countries have followed strict science policies to establish knowledge governance regimes for a knowledge-based economy. On the basis of empirical studies in both countries we show, how ethnic and religious diversity impact on the ability to develop an epistemic culture of knowledge sharing and ultimately an innovative knowledge-based economy.
This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Si... more This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Singapore and Malaysia. Both countries have followed strict science policies to establish knowledge governance regimes for a knowledge-based economy. On the basis of empirical studies in both countries we show, how ethnic and religious diversity impact on the ability to develop an epistemic culture of knowledge sharing and ultimately an innovative knowledge-based economy.
Designing a knowledge architecture for development. Bonn, Germany: Center for Development Research, Department of Political and Cultural Change (ZEF Working Papers No. 27), 2008
Knowledge Clusters• are agglomerations of organisations that are driven by knowledge as output or... more Knowledge Clusters• are agglomerations of organisations that are driven by knowledge as output or input• have the organisational capability to create innovations and new industries• consists of universities and colleges, research institutions, think tanks, government research agencies and knowledge-intensive firms• are central places within an architecture of knowledge production and dissemination
This study aims to understand the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior amongst tenant firms ... more This study aims to understand the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior amongst tenant firms in Science and Technology Parks (STPs) which has been highlighted as a key factor for the development of an epistemic culture of innovation in STPs. Components of a model of knowledge management leadership with a focus on knowledge sharing and innovative value creation in STPs are developed inspired by the work of Nonaka, Nahapiet and Ghoshal, Guns and others. Collection of data on various relevant ...
The field of knowledge for development now occupies a top position on the agenda of all Asian gov... more The field of knowledge for development now occupies a top position on the agenda of all Asian governments as well as large development organizations. This book reflects this mega-trend of development towards KBEs (Knowledge Based Economies). For this 2nd edition all chapters have been thoroughly edited and data, tables and graphs have been updated to reflect the latest available statistics. Trends have been re-evaluated and adjusted to reflect recent developments in the fast-moving scene of knowledge governance and ...
Als letzte Zielvorgabe der Millenniums-Entwicklungsziele (MDG) wurde gefordert, neue Technologien... more Als letzte Zielvorgabe der Millenniums-Entwicklungsziele (MDG) wurde gefordert, neue Technologien zur Erreichung der MDGs einzusetzen. Darüber hinaus wird der Aufbau einer Wissensgesellschaft und einer wissensbasierten Wirtschaft in vielen Ländern als ein Oberziel der staatlichen Entwicklungspolitik verstanden. Dafür sollen bestehende „Wissenslücken“ (knowledge gaps) geschlossen und Wissen als Produktionsfaktor eingesetzt werden. In diesem Papier wird eine andere Strategie vorgeschlagen, die auf evolutionäre Entwicklung durch Diversität setzt. Eine solche Entwicklungsstrategie umfasst sowohl den Ausbildungssektor, als auch Institutionen privatwirtschaftlicher Forschung und Entwicklung (R&D), Aufbau von Forschungskapazitäten und intelligente Organisation des Wissenstransfers. Vier Aktionsbereiche der Entwicklungspolitik werden hervorgehoben und diskutiert: (1) „Wissenszentren“ (knowledge hubs), Kompetenzzentren, Exzellenzzentren; (2) „Wissensregionen” (Knowledge Clusters) als „lernende Regionen“ ; (3) Wissenstransfer durch „Globale Produktions-Netzwerke“ (GPN); und (4) die Nutzung komparativer Vorteile durch lokales Wissen. Die Förderung einer „epistemischen Landschaft“ von Wissensclustern durch Erhöhung einer evolutionsfördernden Diversität wird als Oberziel einer wissensorientierten Entwicklungsstrategie postuliert. Vortrag, Fakultät für Soziologie, Universität Bielefeld, 2005, revidiert 2015.
The study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge shari... more The study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing. A model of knowledge management and knowledge sharing was developed inspired by the work of Nahapiet and Ghoshal. Data on KM processes and various social capital measures were collected from a sample of 262 members of a tertiary educational institution in Singapore. Rewards and incentives, open-mindedness, and cost-benefit concerns of knowledge hoarding turned out to be the strongest predictors of knowledge sharing rather than prosocial motives or organizational care. Individuals who are highly competent in their work abilities are less likely to share what they know when they perceive that there are few rewards or when sharing is not recognized by the organization. The findings provide evidence for the importance of social capital as a lubricant of knowledge sharing and engaging performance management systems in knowledge-intensive organizations.
Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, Jan 1, 1999
From 28–30 May 1999 the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Bonn hosted an... more From 28–30 May 1999 the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Bonn hosted an international conference to shed light on the complex and little understood interconnections between Chinese business in Southeast Asia, globalisation, and the Asian crisis triggered by the devaluation of the Thai baht in July 1997. While ethnic Chinese have been the key drivers of the region's rapid growth over the past three decades, global market forces and other external environmental factors are posing new challenges. Asia's ...
This study aims to shed light on the antecedents of knowledge outcomes in knowledge-intensive org... more This study aims to shed light on the antecedents of knowledge outcomes in knowledge-intensive organisations. Drawing on the works of knowledge management scholars such as Nonaka, Vittal, Chay and others, a model of the drivers of knowledge outcomes as well as a survey questionnaire were developed. 213 individuals from a knowledge-based organisation in Singapore were surveyed.
This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge shar... more This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing. A model of knowledge management and knowledge sharing was developed inspired by the work of Nahapiet and Ghoshal. Data on demographics and various social capital measures were collected from a sample of members of a tertiary educational institution in Singapore in 2003. Reward & recognition, open-mindedness and cost concerns of knowledge hoarding turned out to be the strongest predictors of knowledge sharing rather than pro-social motives or organizational concern. Overall, the findings provide evidence for the importance of a conducive organizational climate and state-of-the art performance management systems in high-performing knowledge organizations.
This study aims to understand the antecedents of new knowledge creation in knowledgeintensive org... more This study aims to understand the antecedents of new knowledge creation in knowledgeintensive organizations. A model of knowledge management and new knowledge creation inspired by the works of Nonaka, Nahapiet and Ghoshal and others was used to develop a questionnaire. 213 individuals responded from a knowledge-based organization in Singapore. The results of the study indicated that knowledge tools and technologies interact with the modus of knowledge combination to influence knowledge ...
5th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, 2005
This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge shar... more This study aims to understand the social and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing behavior amongst tenant firms in Science and Technology Parks (STPs) which is seen as a key factor for the development of an epistemic culture of innovation in STPs. A model of knowledge management, knowledge sharing and innovative value creation in STPs was developed inspired by the work of Nonaka, Nahapiet and Ghoshal and many other scholars. Collection of data on various relevant measures is ongoing, covering ...
This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Si... more This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Singapore and Malaysia. Both countries have followed strict science policies to establish knowledge governance regimes for a knowledge-based economy. On the basis of empirical studies in both countries we show, how ethnic and religious diversity impact on the ability to develop an epistemic culture of knowledge sharing and ultimately an innovative knowledge-based economy.
This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Si... more This paper addresses the question how knowledge is used to benefit the economic development of Singapore and Malaysia. Both countries have followed strict science policies to establish knowledge governance regimes for a knowledge-based economy. On the basis of empirical studies in both countries we show, how ethnic and religious diversity impact on the ability to develop an epistemic culture of knowledge sharing and ultimately an innovative knowledge-based economy.
Designing a knowledge architecture for development. Bonn, Germany: Center for Development Research, Department of Political and Cultural Change (ZEF Working Papers No. 27), 2008
Knowledge Clusters• are agglomerations of organisations that are driven by knowledge as output or... more Knowledge Clusters• are agglomerations of organisations that are driven by knowledge as output or input• have the organisational capability to create innovations and new industries• consists of universities and colleges, research institutions, think tanks, government research agencies and knowledge-intensive firms• are central places within an architecture of knowledge production and dissemination
This study aims to understand the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior amongst tenant firms ... more This study aims to understand the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior amongst tenant firms in Science and Technology Parks (STPs) which has been highlighted as a key factor for the development of an epistemic culture of innovation in STPs. Components of a model of knowledge management leadership with a focus on knowledge sharing and innovative value creation in STPs are developed inspired by the work of Nonaka, Nahapiet and Ghoshal, Guns and others. Collection of data on various relevant ...
The field of knowledge for development now occupies a top position on the agenda of all Asian gov... more The field of knowledge for development now occupies a top position on the agenda of all Asian governments as well as large development organizations. This book reflects this mega-trend of development towards KBEs (Knowledge Based Economies). For this 2nd edition all chapters have been thoroughly edited and data, tables and graphs have been updated to reflect the latest available statistics. Trends have been re-evaluated and adjusted to reflect recent developments in the fast-moving scene of knowledge governance and ...
Als letzte Zielvorgabe der Millenniums-Entwicklungsziele (MDG) wurde gefordert, neue Technologien... more Als letzte Zielvorgabe der Millenniums-Entwicklungsziele (MDG) wurde gefordert, neue Technologien zur Erreichung der MDGs einzusetzen. Darüber hinaus wird der Aufbau einer Wissensgesellschaft und einer wissensbasierten Wirtschaft in vielen Ländern als ein Oberziel der staatlichen Entwicklungspolitik verstanden. Dafür sollen bestehende „Wissenslücken“ (knowledge gaps) geschlossen und Wissen als Produktionsfaktor eingesetzt werden. In diesem Papier wird eine andere Strategie vorgeschlagen, die auf evolutionäre Entwicklung durch Diversität setzt. Eine solche Entwicklungsstrategie umfasst sowohl den Ausbildungssektor, als auch Institutionen privatwirtschaftlicher Forschung und Entwicklung (R&D), Aufbau von Forschungskapazitäten und intelligente Organisation des Wissenstransfers. Vier Aktionsbereiche der Entwicklungspolitik werden hervorgehoben und diskutiert: (1) „Wissenszentren“ (knowledge hubs), Kompetenzzentren, Exzellenzzentren; (2) „Wissensregionen” (Knowledge Clusters) als „lernende Regionen“ ; (3) Wissenstransfer durch „Globale Produktions-Netzwerke“ (GPN); und (4) die Nutzung komparativer Vorteile durch lokales Wissen. Die Förderung einer „epistemischen Landschaft“ von Wissensclustern durch Erhöhung einer evolutionsfördernden Diversität wird als Oberziel einer wissensorientierten Entwicklungsstrategie postuliert. Vortrag, Fakultät für Soziologie, Universität Bielefeld, 2005, revidiert 2015.
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(2) „Wissensregionen” (Knowledge Clusters) als „lernende Regionen“ ; (3) Wissenstransfer durch „Globale Produktions-Netzwerke“ (GPN); und (4) die Nutzung komparativer Vorteile durch lokales Wissen. Die Förderung einer „epistemischen Landschaft“ von Wissensclustern durch Erhöhung einer evolutionsfördernden Diversität wird als Oberziel einer wissensorientierten Entwicklungsstrategie postuliert.
Vortrag, Fakultät für Soziologie, Universität Bielefeld, 2005, revidiert 2015.
(2) „Wissensregionen” (Knowledge Clusters) als „lernende Regionen“ ; (3) Wissenstransfer durch „Globale Produktions-Netzwerke“ (GPN); und (4) die Nutzung komparativer Vorteile durch lokales Wissen. Die Förderung einer „epistemischen Landschaft“ von Wissensclustern durch Erhöhung einer evolutionsfördernden Diversität wird als Oberziel einer wissensorientierten Entwicklungsstrategie postuliert.
Vortrag, Fakultät für Soziologie, Universität Bielefeld, 2005, revidiert 2015.