Discussion and Conclusions

Prescott C. Ensign

Chapter 7 in Knowledge Sharing among Scientists, 2009, pp 151-174 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract The results of this study support the thesis that reputation plays a role in the decision to share technological knowledge. Among R&D scientists in the pharmaceutical industry it was observed that past behavior and expected action were considerations in making the decision to provide scientific know-how to a fellow R&D employee in the firm. This research corroborates and clarifies social exchange theory regarding the role of social factors in the exchange of intangible resources.

Keywords: Knowledge Sharing; Technological Knowledge; Technological Assistance; Intangible Asset; Past Behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230617131_7

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