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Deriving managerial benefit from knowledge search: a paradigm shift?

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William R. King,

William J. LekseAuthors Info & Claims

Information and Management, Volume 43, Issue 7

Pages 874 - 883

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2006.08.005

Published: 01 October 2006 Publication History

Abstract

A conceptual model of knowledge/information (K/I) search and transfer was developed; it was based on three concepts: managers' preferences for internal versus external sources, the importance of relationships between sources and recipients, and the derived managerial benefit. The results of an empirical study demonstrated a high degree of explained variance in managerial benefit and suggested managers' preferences for external sources over internal ones. They also supported the notion that managers use internal, known knowledge search to enhance their reputation and status. These results suggested a shift away from the conventional wisdom of internal preference that is reflected in theories of in-group favoritism and out-group derogation.

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