Risks and benefits of knowledge sharing in co-opetitive knowledge networks Online publication date: Sat, 19-Jul-2014
by Ilona Ilvonen; Vilma Vuori
International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations (IJNVO), Vol. 13, No. 3, 2013
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits and risks of knowledge sharing in co-opetitive networks. Whilst some studies address the risks of co-opetition, this work examines how the risk or protection perspective is linked specifically to knowledge sharing in co-opetition. Knowledge is a valuable asset for companies, and sharing knowledge with competitors may provide major benefits yet also create major risks. The approach taken is to examine previous research from the angle of co-opetitive knowledge networks and knowledge sharing. Through the methodology of a literature review, the piece offers solid evidence that knowledge sharing and co-opetition in knowledge networks is an area that has not been widely studied. It thus shows that there is room for further studies in this field, which should address how a good balance between sharing and protection of knowledge within co-opetition can be found.
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