Inter-organizational knowledge management in a coopetitive context in the aeronautic and space industry

David Salvetat, Mickaël Géraudel and Sophie d'Armagnac

Knowledge Management Research & Practice, 2013, vol. 11, issue 3, 265-277

Abstract: Coopetition analyses the simultaneity of competitive and cooperative behaviours between rival firms. Scholars have focused their attention on strategic alliances, but specific coopetition issues are seldom addressed through in-depth studies. On the basis of inter-organizational relationships, coopetition provides partners with a competitive advantage by enhancing their knowledge creation and transfer, but exposes firms to the risk that rivals may capture their own knowledge. In this, it becomes necessary for firms to mix knowledge creation and transfer strategies with knowledge protection practices. This paper reports on a qualitative study of 37 firms and sheds light on the specific knowledge development process for the partners engaged in coopetition.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1057/kmrp.2012.6

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