Managing Knowledge Integration across Boundaries

摘要

This is a well-compiled book on knowledge integration, one that posits an understanding of advanced and specialised knowledge across boundaries rather than general knowledge. The central ideas of the book are presented in two distinct parts. Part I (from Chapters 2 to 5) discusses the conceptual underpinnings of the two themes: knowledge integration and boundaries. Part II (Chapters 6 to 15) presents findings from empirical studies on knowledge integration across boundaries, such as those between organisations, firms in countries at different levels of development, industry and academia, professional communities and individuals and groups within an organisation. This book is one of the products generated by the Knowledge Integration and Innovation Transnational Enterprises (KITE) research programme.