Intercompany networks of knowledge: questions of theoretical and applied researches

Abstract

Recognition of knowledge as the primary resource of a firm needed for attainment of competitiveness as well as growing importance of inter-firm networks in development and of knowledge intensive innovation require close attention to inter-firm relations and their impact on knowledge sharing and learning, effects achievable through transfer and applying of knowledge. This article presents an analysis of the key trends of academic and applied studies in the integrated knowledge management framework.