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| Tekijä: | Hautala, J. |
| Otsikko: | Cognitive proximity in international research groups |
| Lehti: | Journal of Knowledge Management
2011 : VOL. 15:4, p. 601-624 |
| Asiasana: | knowledge management international research universities case studies Finland |
| Vapaa asiasana: | knowledge creation |
| Kieli: | eng |
| Tiivistelmä: | This paper aims at developing the concept of cognitive proximity (henceforth as: c-prox.), by studying it as a process in groups and dissecting how c-prox. is related to knowledge creation that results, e.g. in articles and technological applications. C-prox., i.e. similar knowledge bases, is essential in creating knowledge in groups with members having different professional and cultural backgrounds. The case study includes four top-level international academic groups from Finnish universities having a foreign leader. The groups were followed from 2007 to 2009. Using mental mapping, interviews and diaries are analysed. It is found that c-prox. is achieved through co-operation and suitable tasks. Knowledge is created during cognitive friction etc. |
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