The Search-Transfer Problem: The Role of Weak Ties in Sharing Knowledge across Organization Subunits.

Hansen, Morten T.

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Search-Transfer Problem: The Role of Weak Ties in Sharing Knowledge across Organization Subunits.

Hansen, Morten T.

Administrative Science Quarterly, v44 n1 p82-111 Mar 1999

Uses a network study of 120 projects undertaken by 41 divisions in a large electronics company to examine development of new products in the least amount of time. Weak interunit ties help project teams search for useful knowledge in other subunits but impede transfer of complex knowledge. (49 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Electronics Industry, Informal Organization, Social Networks, Teamwork, Time Management

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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