Knowledge Transfer Dynamics in Family Businesses Through Digitalisation: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors

  • Alessia Talarico University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro
  • Antonio Lorena University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro
  • Ludovica Zoccali University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro
  • Marzia Ventura University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/eckm.25.1.2850

Keywords:

Knowledge transfer dynamics, Family business, Digitalization

Abstract

In the current unpredictable and constantly evolving scenario, knowledge is a strategic resource for businesses (Argote L., Ingram P., 2000), particularly in the case of family businesses (Zapata – Cantu L. et al., 2023). In this context knowledge transfer is most important and technology and innovation can concretely support the transfer of information, both inside and outside organizations; but family businesses are not very technology-oriented (Bouncken R. & Schmitt F., 2022). So, the aim of this study is to understand how digitalization could impact on knowledge transfer dynamics in family businesses and in particular on codifying explicit knowledge, on transfer of tacit knowledge and on generational succession in family businesses.

Author Biographies

Alessia Talarico, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro

Since 2022 Alessia Talarico is a PhD student in Organization Theory at Department of Law, Economics, and Sociology, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy. Her main areas of research are the impact of digitalisation on organisational contexts, knowledge management and family businesses.

Antonio Lorena, University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro

Antonio Lorena, PhD in Financial Markets and Financial Intermediaries, is a Research Fellow in Business Organization at the Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Department of Law, Economics, and Sociology. 

Ludovica Zoccali, University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro

Ludovica Zoccali is a PhD student in Organization Theory at Department of Law, Economics, and Sociology, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy. Her main research areas are the use of new technologies and digitalisation and the goals of sustainability and energy crisis overcoming in the organisational context.

Marzia Ventura, University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro

Marzia Ventura, Phd in Economics and Public Health. She is associate professor in Organization Theory and HRM at University of Catanzaro. Her Research focuses on Public health care, work innovation and HRM. She  is a speaker in national and international conference. She is the author and/or co-author of several publications, including books, articles, research reports and working papers. In addition, she is a reviewer for international journals.

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Published

2024-09-03

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2024): Proceedings of the 25th European Conference on Knowledge Management

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Academic Papers

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