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A Dynamic Theory of Organizational Knowledge Creation

Nonaka, Ikujiro·1994·Organization Science

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This paper proposes a paradigm for managing the dynamic aspects of organizational knowledge creating processes. Its central theme is that organizational knowledge is created through a continuous dialogue between tacit and explicit knowledge. The nature of this dialogue is examined and four patterns of interaction involving tacit and explicit knowledge are identified. It is argued that while new knowledge is developed by individuals, organizations play a critical role in articulating and amplifying that knowledge. A theoretical framework is developed which provides an analytical perspective on the constituent dimensions of knowledge creation. This framework is then applied in two operational models for facilitating the dynamic creation of appropriate organizational knowledge.

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Authors: Nonaka, I.
Affiliations: Hitotsubashi University (JP)
Corresponding author: Nonaka, Ikujiro
ORCID: Nonaka, Ikujiro
Venue: Organization Science
Publisher: Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Published: 1994-02
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Pages: 14-37
ISSN: 1047-7039 (ISSN-L)
1526-5455
DOI: 10.1287/orsc.5.1.14
OpenAlex: W2132454116
Cited by: 17,809
References: 66
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FWCI: 409.35
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Organization Science (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Knowledge Management and Sharing
Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Innovation and Knowledge Management
Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Organizational Learning and Leadership
Keywords: organizational knowledge creation, tacit knowledge, explicit knowledge, knowledge creation process, knowledge management, knowledge articulation

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A Dynamic Theory of Organizational Knowledge Creation

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