External knowledge: sharing and transfer for outsourcing relationships

Pekka Kess, Kongkiti Phusavat, Margit Torkko and Josu Takala

International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 2008, vol. 2, issue 2, 196-213

Abstract: This research deals with the transfer of external knowledge for outsourcing work. It is based on the interviews on cases in Finland and Thailand, and is supported by Department of Industrial Works (DIW). The DIW aims to develop policy initiatives for small and medium enterprises or SMEs competitiveness. Initially, external knowledge such as manufacturers' value is classified into either an explicit or a tacit category. The interviews are conducted. The results are individually illustrated, and grouped into common features; for example, shared databases and staff-exchange programmes. The discussion with DIW representatives shows that the findings are helpful for initiative development.

Keywords: external knowledge; outsourcing; systems view; knowledge sharing; knowledge transfer; Finland; Thailand; small and medium-sized enterprises; SMEs; competitiveness. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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