Towards Understanding Knowledge Transfer : In Search of a Theoretical Construct

The paper aims to develop a theoretical model for ‘knowledge transfer’ as a critical component of knowledge management. The search for this model was achievable by a thorough investigation of the current management literature. The authors have reviewed the academic writings on a spectrum of issues, but particularly on organizational structure, organizational climate and organizational socialization vis-à-vis knowledge transfer. The research effort will continue to undertake more empirical studies to analyze the relationship between knowledge transfer and the three above components in different organizational settings