Knowledge exchange and knowledge protection in interorganizational learning: The ambidexterity perspective |
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Authors: | Shu-Mi Yang Shih-Chieh Fang Shyh-Rong Fang Chia-Hui Chou |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Marketing Management, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 666 Buzih Road, Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan;2. Department of Business Administration, National Cheng Kung University, 1 University Road, Tainan, Taiwan;3. Department of Marketing and Distribution Management, Hsiuping University of Science and Technology, 11 Gongye Road, Dali District, Taichung, Taiwan;4. Department of Digital Tourism Management, Nan Kai University of Technology, 568 Zhongzheng Road, Caotun, Nantou County, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | Are knowledge exchange and knowledge protection conflicting or complementary? Although facilitating knowledge exchange and protecting core proprietary knowledge are important in interorganizational learning, extant studies often regard them as conflicting activities. Few studies have discussed the mechanisms that can help firms achieve both. In this current study, we extend the concept of ambidexterity to the interorganizational learning context and suggest several mechanisms that can enhance knowledge exchange and knowledge protection simultaneously. We conducted a survey and the empirical results reveal that experience sharing and shared interpretation are positively associated with knowledge exchange success. Hostage arrangement enhances the level of knowledge protection, whereas reciprocal investment has no effect on knowledge protection. Furthermore, ambidexterity (the product term of knowledge exchange success and knowledge protection) significantly affects the performance of a firm. Finally, we discuss the implications of this research and offer suggestions for future research. |
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Keywords: | Knowledge exchange Knowledge protection Interorganizational learning Ambidexterity |
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