The intertwining of knowledge sharing and creation in the digital platform based ecosystem. A conceptual study on the lens of the open innovation approach
Journal of Knowledge Management
ISSN: 1367-3270
Article publication date: 17 February 2021
Issue publication date: 19 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Generally, there is a common sense to consider knowledge sharing and creation as two separate processes but a new matter emerges when those processes are intertwining. In this vein, this research aims to discuss on the lens of the open innovation (OI) model how such intertwining generates digital platform-based ecosystem.
Design/methodology/approach
The theoretical approach is used to largely discuss the intertwining of knowledge sharing and creation in the current digital era. It debates such scenario considering past and present studies and suggests future research streamlines.
Findings
It offers a new theoretical model that can be implemented in a micro, meso and macro level where the concept of “ba” (or ba-sho) assumes the form of a digital platform where knowledge sharing is in motion and dynamically interacts with the knowledge creation.
Originality/value
By discussing the intertwining of knowledge creation and sharing in OI context along with digital trends (e.g. platform innovation ecosystems and platform innovation management), the study offers a new conceptual framework that relies on such intertwining accompanied by the concept of “ba – sho.” In this vein, research limits and new research are suggested to demonstrate and support this conceptual study.
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Acknowledgements
Alexey Bereznoy’s and Dirk Meissner’s contribution to this article was prepared within the framework of the Basic Research Program at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.
Citation
Bereznoy, A., Meissner, D. and Scuotto, V. (2021), "The intertwining of knowledge sharing and creation in the digital platform based ecosystem. A conceptual study on the lens of the open innovation approach", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 25 No. 8, pp. 2022-2042. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-10-2020-0769
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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