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| Author: | Lilleoere, A. Hansen, E.H. |
| Title: | Knowledge-sharing enablers and barriers in pharmaceutical research and development |
| Journal: | Journal of Knowledge Management
2011 : VOL. 15:1 p. 53-70 |
| Index terms: | pharmaceutical industry r&d Denmark Scandinavia Nordic countries case studies |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Because selling innovative products is essential to its livelihood, the pharmaceutical industry has a fundamental need to share knowledge to stimulate the process of knowledge creation. This study examines knowledge-sharing enablers and barriers in pharmaceutical R&D. The study bases on a case study which was carried out in a Danish pharmacy company; R&D professionals were asked to identify organizational enablers and barriers to knowledge sharing. It is found that knowledge sharing is multi-faceted and that one standard for R&D professionals does not exist. Moreover, synergy is identified in the knowledge-sharing enablers provided that the settings fostering personal closeness to colleagues are stimulated. Physical proximity to colleagues thereby has obvious effect on knowledge-sharing practices. |
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