Knowledge management and organizational learning: An international research perspective

doi:10.1108/09696470810907392

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Knowledge management and organizational learning: An international research perspective

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Title:	Knowledge management and organizational learning: An international research perspective
Author(s):	Steven Walczak, (The Business School, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA)
Citation:	Steven Walczak, (2008) "Knowledge management and organizational learning: An international research perspective", Learning Organization, The, Vol. 15 Iss: 6, pp.486 - 494
Keywords:	Europe, Knowledge management, Learning organizations, National cultures
Article type:	Conceptual paper
DOI:	10.1108/09696470810907392 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – This article aims to examine international studies of knowledge management (KM) and organizational learning (OL). Design/methodology/approach – The approach takes the form of a literature review of KM and OL research that focuses on a business or businesses located outside traditional Western economies. Findings – There is a need to increase research that examines KM and OL existing in different and multiple countries. Additionally, cultural factors should be included in KM and OL research analysis. Research limitations/implications – The limitation is that the only practical empirical evidence is supplied through the highlighted articles in the literature review. Originality/value – The article shows that, in order to increase the application of KM and OL research world-wide, national culture and other geopolitical influences need to be represented in KM and OL models and measurement instruments.