4 Knowledge-based view

Question 1

What is the Knowledge-based View (KBV) of the firm?

Answer 1

KBV is a management framework that emphasizes the importance of knowledge as the most strategically significant resource of a firm.

Question 2

How does KBV differ from RBV?

Answer 2

• While RBV focuses on a broad range of resources,
• KBV specifically highlights knowledge as the key resource for achieving a competitive advantage.

Question 3

What are the primary types of knowledge in KBV?

Answer 3

• Tacit knowledge (95%)
• Explicit knowledge (5%)

Question 4

Define, Tacit knowledge.

Answer 4

Knowledge that is ..

• personal,
• context-specific,
• hard to formalize or communicate,

.. often based on individual experiences and skills.

Question 5

Define explicit knowledge.

Answer 5

Knowledge that is, ..

• codified,
• systematic,
• easily communicated or shared,

.. such as in documents or databases.

Question 6

Why is tacit knowledge considered more valuable in KBV?

Answer 6

Because it is, ..

• unique, difficult to replicate,
• can provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

Question 7

What role does organizational learning play in KBV?

Answer 7

Organizational learning is crucial for, ..

• creating,
• retaining,
• transferring knowledge

.. within a firm to enhance its competitive position.

Question 8

How does KBV suggest firms should manage knowledge? (2)

Answer 8

• By developing systems and practices
• that facilitate knowledge creation, sharing, and application across the organization.

Question 9

What is
knowledge integration
in KBV? (2)

Answer 9

The process of combining, ..

• different types of knowledge
• from various sources

.. to create new knowledge or innovations.

Question 10

How can firms protect their knowledge according to KBV? (3)

Answer 10

Through, ..

• intellectual property rights,
• confidentiality agreements,
• creating a culture that values and secures proprietary knowledge.

Question 11

What is the importance of knowledge networks in KBV? (2)

Answer 11

Knowledge networks, ..

• enable the flow of information and collaboration among employees,
• enhancing the firm’s ability to innovate and respond to changes.

Question 12

Give an example of a practice that supports KBV.

Answer 12

Implementing knowledge management systems that capture and disseminate (verteilen) best practices and lessons learned across the organization.

Question 13

How does KBV explain differences in firm performance? (2)

Answer 13

Differences in firm performance are attributed to, ..

• variations in knowledge assets
• ability to effectively manage and utilize these assets.