A Unique Investigation of Knowledge Transfer Practices within the Muslim Business Community in Edinburgh

Michael Fascia

doi:10.12816/0019390

Article Details

A Unique Investigation of Knowledge Transfer Practices within the Muslim Business Community in Edinburgh

Authors:

Michael Fascia

Publisher:

Zainab Arabian Research Society for Multidisciplinary Issues ( ZARSMI )

Main Topics:

Knowledge

Journal:

Management Studies and Economic Systems 2015 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.229-246

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

76092

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

23135166

pISSN:

24089583

DOI:

10.12816/0019390

Descriptors:

Keywords:

Abstract:

 The aim of this research was to understand the dynamisms relating to knowledge transfer processes and practices,which exist within a business community in Edinburgh Scotland. The methodology used within this study was aunique design methodology to include 20 in-depth interviews with participants from four local organizations. Thesample group consisted of males aged between 20 and 70. The sample was selected to include people withdifferent levels of management experiences. Data were analyzed using framework analysis but interpreted using aunique and multifaceted lens (POPC). Results indicated that knowledge transfer practices within this participantgroup are derived by continuous identification and filling of knowledge gaps from the participants’ real worldview. Definitions of knowledge and barriers to transfer have no justification for existence within this sphere ofindividual or collective perspective. Definition of a standard knowledge transfer practice within the participantgroup was inconclusive, if reflected from modern organizational theory. Transfer of knowledge was enactedusing unfamiliar network collaborations and previously undocumented knowledge frameworks. Knowledgetransfer stakeholders, gatekeepers and participants of all levels should be encouraged to understand andappreciate alternative aspects of management theory. This could align business methods currently enacted withinthe groups and businesses studied. Further study could then reconsider the complex relationship between socialgroup dynamics and organizational efficiency as an individual topic.

Article Details

A Unique Investigation of Knowledge Transfer Practices within the Muslim Business Community in Edinburgh

Authors:

Michael Fascia

Publisher:

Zainab Arabian Research Society for Multidisciplinary Issues ( ZARSMI )

Main Topics:

Knowledge

Journal:

Management Studies and Economic Systems 2015 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.229-246

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

76092

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

23135166

pISSN:

24089583

DOI:

10.12816/0019390

Descriptors:

KNOWLEDGE

ORGANIZATIONS

CULTURE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SOCIETY

INTERGROUP RELATIONS

UNITED KINGDOM

Knowledge

Knowledge Transfer

Business

Culture

Religion

Business Practices

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Michael Fascia

Publisher: Zainab Arabian Research Society for Multidisciplinary Issues ( ZARSMI )

Main Topics: Knowledge

Journal: Management Studies and Economic Systems 2015 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.229-246

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2015

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 76092

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 23135166

pISSN: 24089583

DOI: 10.12816/0019390

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Michael Fascia

Publisher:

Zainab Arabian Research Society for Multidisciplinary Issues ( ZARSMI )

Main Topics:

Knowledge

Journal:

Management Studies and Economic Systems 2015 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.229-246

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

76092

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

23135166

pISSN:

24089583

DOI:

10.12816/0019390