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Small-World Network and Knowledge Sharing

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Strategy and Performance of Knowledge Flow

Part of the book series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science ((ISOR,volume 271))

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Knowledge sharing is a two-way communication process, and the compact degree and frequency of knowledge exchange are both different due to the individual cognitive background of organization members. The mutual learning and communication among members can promote continuous sharing and enhance the organization’s overall knowledge level by sharing and expanding more benefits of the knowledge receiver. During communication and understanding, a knowledge dialogue is accrued, and there is a complex interactive relationship between individuals or populations, thus forming a relative network.

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Yu, Y., Chen, Y., Shi, Q. (2018). Small-World Network and Knowledge Sharing. In: Strategy and Performance of Knowledge Flow. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 271. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77926-3_9

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