Knowledge sharing and rewards: A game-theoretical perspective

Knowledge Management Research and Practice

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 283-292

  Cress, Ulrike ^a   Martin, Stefan ^a  

^a KNOWLEDGE MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER   (Germany)

Author keywords

Knowledge exchange; Knowledge management strategy; Knowledge sharing; Knowledge utilization; Self supporting bonus system; Social dilemma

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845750004     PISSN: 14778238     EISSN: 14778246     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.kmrp.8500112     Document Type: Review

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