The structures of R&D have evolved towards a bigger articulation between the development of the technological potentialities and exploitation of commercial opportunities. The third generation R&D supplies a more rational frame of action to reconcile several objectives which can turn out...

Purpose – To provide an interesting approach for determining interval measures, through the analytic hierarchy process, for integration with social network analysis for knowledge mapping in organizations. Design/methodology/approach – In order to develop improved organizational and business...

Purpose – To provide a summary of the major trends in the evolution of knowledge management (KM) technologies in the last five years. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing from a range of literature published in the academic and industry arenas including the articles accepted in the special...

Purpose – This article advances some reflections on learning and knowledge‐sharing strategies within a social learning context in a potential knowledge city (KC). Design/methodology/approach – For this purpose a reflective sense‐making research exercise has been accounted, aiming to take...

Purpose – This paper aims to present a systematic approach for knowledge auditing which is composed of a number of stages with the focus on the establishment of an overall framework and customized tools for knowledge auditing. Design/methodology/approach – The systematic approach for...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to discuss the annual KMWorld Conference that took place October 31 through November 2, 2006 in San Jose, California. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the conference presentations that indicated that knowledge management may be at the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the association between the strength of different types of ties with the sharing of different kinds of knowledge. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper the association of ties with the sharing of different types of knowledge was...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the use of Social Network Analysis (SNA) to map information and knowledge flow in six virtual project teams with members of diverse cultures in private and public sector companies in different sectors. Design/methodology/approach – Due to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to expand the research in knowledge management, by specifically examining knowledge transfer among expatriates, repatriates and top management teams. The relationships posited here should aid multinational firms in increasing their international...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate interorganizational knowledge exchange from the perspective of the individual manager/professional. The paper aims to study the kinds of relationships managers/professionals in SMEs are involved in and the way in which they construct...