Understanding knowledge leakage: a review of previous studies
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review research on the topic of knowledge leakage to establish the current body of knowledge and, on this basis, to suggest some promising avenues for future research.
Design/methodology/approach
The study consists of a systematic review of 57 refereed empirical articles on knowledge leakage.
Findings
The findings contribute to a more holistic view of the topic and complement the study of knowledge management. Additionally, a conceptual framework is proposed that aims at guiding and informing future research activities.
Research limitations/implications
This study may not have enabled a complete coverage of all empirical articles in the field of knowledge leakage. Yet, based on the chosen research methodology, it seems reasonable to assume that the review process covered a large share of studies available.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no systematic literature review on knowledge leakage has previously been published in academic journals.
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Citation
Durst, S., Aggestam, L. and Ferenhof, H.A. (2015), "Understanding knowledge leakage: a review of previous studies", VINE, Vol. 45 No. 4, pp. 568-586. https://doi.org/10.1108/VINE-01-2015-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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