Competition |
Understood as a situation where individuals or groups strive to achieve a goal that cannot be shared or attained by all simultaneously. It often involves efforts to outperform others in terms of performance, resource acquisition, recognition, or other relevant parameters. |
(Mail et al., 2021Mail, M. S., Verschoore, J. R., & Monticelli, J. M. (2021). The interplay of competition and cooperation in the innovation process between established organizations and startups. International Journal of Business Administration, 12(4), 16. https://doi.org/10.5430/ijba.v12n4p16 https://doi.org/10.5430/ijba.v12n4p16...
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Cooperation |
Defined as the practice of distinct entities working together to achieve common goals. This collaboration can occur between companies, departments, or individuals, generally motivated by the understanding that working together can lead to better outcomes than working separately. |
(Bouncken et al., 2015Bouncken, R. B., Gast, J., Kraus, S., & Bogers, M. (2015). Coopetition: A systematic review, synthesis and future research directions. Review of Managerial Science, 9(3), 577-601. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11846-015-0168-6/TABLES/3 https://doi.org/10.1007/S11846-015-0168-...
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Coopetition |
A strategic phenomenon where entities simultaneously engage in competitive and cooperative activities. This concept is primarily applied in the business and organizational context, where companies or units within the same company cooperate to achieve common goals while competing in other aspects. |
(Corbo et al.,2023Corbo, L., Kraus, S., Vlačić, B., Dabić, M., Caputo, A., & Pellegrini, M. M. (2023). Coopetition and innovation: A review and research agenda. Technovation, 122, 102624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2022.102624 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2...
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Organizational climate |
Defined as employees’ perceptions of the work environment, including factors such as norms, values, interpersonal relationships, and the overall atmosphere of the organization. This perception can significantly influence knowledge management processes and overall organizational performance. |
(Al Ahbabi et al., 2019Al Ahbabi, S. A., Singh, S. K., Balasubramanian, S., & Gaur, S. S. (2019). Employee perception of impact of knowledge management processes on public sector performance. Journal of Knowledge Management, 23(2), 351-373. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-08-2017-0348 https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-08-2017-0348...
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Knowledge sharing |
Involves the exchange of information, skills, and experiences among organization members. This process allows knowledge to be disseminated and effectively used within the company. |
(Garcia et al., 2022Garcia, P. S., Oliveira, M., & Brohman, K. (2022). Knowledge sharing, hiding and hoarding: how are they related? Knowledge Management Research and Practice, 20(3), 339-351. https://doi.org/10.1080/14778238.2020.1774434 https://doi.org/10.1080/14778238.2020.17...
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Knowledge concealment |
Refers to the practice of intentionally hiding or not sharing relevant information in an organizational setting. This action can be motivated by various factors, including the protection of personal knowledge, fear of losing competitive advantages, or distrust toward other organization members. |
(Oliveira et al., 2021Oliveira, M., Curado, C., & Garcia, P. S. (2021). Knowledge hiding and knowledge hoarding: A systematic literature review. Knowledge and Process Management, 28(3), 277-294. https://doi.org/10.1002/kpm.1671 https://doi.org/10.1002/kpm.1671...
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