A multi-theoretical model of knowledge transfer in organizations: Determinants of knowledge contribution and knowledge reuse

Journal of Management Studies

Volumn 43, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 141-173

  Watson, Sharon ^a   Hewett, Kelly ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 33645135147     PISSN: 00222380     EISSN: 14676486     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.2006.00586.x     Document Type: Article

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