Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/238762 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Citation: 
[Journal:] New England Journal of Entrepreneurship (NEJE) [ISSN:] 2574-8904 [Volume:] 22 [Issue:] 1 [Publisher:] Emerald [Place:] Bingley [Year:] 2019 [Pages:] 31-57
Publisher: 
Emerald, Bingley
Abstract: 
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine innovative practices and emphasize the mechanism of knowledge transfer across knowledge boundaries. By comparing and discussing the emerging boundary issues in knowledge transfer among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in the incubation centers in China, this paper identified the main knowledge transfer approach and several contextual and organizational factors impacting knowledge transfer. Design/methodology/approach The authors conduct 39 semi-structured in-depth interviews with employees working within business incubation centers in China. The study uses thematic analysis for data analysis. Findings Our results contribute to the literature of knowledge transfer and in particular to our understanding of boundary conditions and knowledge transfer approaches in emerging economies. The results also highlight several contextual and organizational factors which impact knowledge transformation across the pragmatic boundary in the context of China. Practical implications First, organizations need to establish an effective process with tools to accommodate novelty; second, organizations should be aware of the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on innovative performance; and third, it will help organizations if they adopt and integrate information-rich media in managing innovative practices. Originality/value This research highlights the impact of contextual and organizational factors of SMEs on knowledge transfer in emerging markets and chooses incubation centers as study subjects, which is an organizational context that has not been thoroughly studied due to its unique nature and emerging complexity.
Subjects: 
Knowledge transfer
SMEs
China
Entrepreneurial orientation
Rich media
Pragmatic boundary
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