A Translation Theory of Knowledge Transfer: Learning Across Organizational Borders

Kjell Arne Røvik's A Translation Theory of Knowledge Transfer proposes a new concept of knowledge transfer as acts of translation, challenging established theories and offering a step-by-step account of how practitioners can use it to guide knowledge transfer processes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

In his groundbreaking work, A Translation Theory of Knowledge Transfer, Kjell Arne Røvik delves into the intricate challenges of transferring and sharing knowledge across organizational boundaries. Drawing upon extensive research, he presents a novel and transformative perspective on knowledge transfer, likening it to the process of translation. This innovative concept not only expands upon existing theories but also poses significant challenges to them. Spanning a comprehensive review of the past 40 years of research in this field, this book also provides a step-by-step account of how a new theory within organizational research has been formulated. Røvik asserts that an organization's ability to effectively transfer and leverage knowledge from other entities is a vital factor in its competitiveness, progress, and ultimately, survival. Through compelling arguments, he demonstrates how this translation theory can serve as a valuable guide for practitioners engaged in knowledge transfer processes.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198832362