@article{7dfea14b326749729b240e033393bbf6,
title = "Constructing and sustaining competitive interorganizational knowledge networks: An analysis of managerial Web-based facilitation",
abstract = "The research in this paper considers the complex and dynamic arrangements for potential and actual knowledge sharing in interorganizational networks. The essence of this stance is that knowledge relates to affirmative managerial action beyond the necessary collection of information facilitated through technology. The issue is to determine the nature and extent of the degree of organizational agreement that may be achieved as competitors either cooperate or continue to compete in the face of challenging and pervasive market conditions. The theory relating to network formulation is reviewed, findings from empirical analyses from the experiences from automobile distributors in a large USA city, and one scientific collaborators network are presented. A framework is proposed identifying the factors necessary to initially construct the network and then to further sustain it over time. A number of lessons learned are developed, which are believed to be of value to researchers and practitioners engaged in these processes.",
keywords = "Facilitation, Knowledge, Sharing, Web",
author = "Ray Hackney and Desouza, {Kevin C.} and Zahir Irani",
note = "Funding Information: 9 months of 2006, with the full year{\textquoteright}s performance reported at an all time low of $8.5 billion losses. These are the worst results in its corporate history, mainly because of a significant decline in 4 × 4 truck sales due to Japanese competition. The company could usefully consider a more intelligent approach to its supply chain management where respective “home” dealers cooperate to reduce the impact of a highly competitive market place. Similarly, today, there is a move in academic and research circles to form inter-disciplinary research teams to address complex problems. The thinking driving this realization is that complex problems cannot be solved by one discipline or a singular view of the problem. Moreover, also within a discipline, especially in the health and engineering sciences, there is a pressure towards brining multiple sources of expertise to bear on a problem. Most funding agencies (e.g., the National Science Foundation and The Economic and Social Research Council, among others) make it explicit in their calls for research that they would like to see greater instances of collaboration among researchers. In light of this pressure, researchers are trying for forge alliances with individuals they once considered their competitors for funding, discovery, and even fame.",
year = "2008",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1080/10580530802384654",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "25",
pages = "356--363",
journal = "Information Systems Management",
issn = "1058-0530",
publisher = "Taylor and Francis Ltd.",
number = "4",
}