ISBN : 9789819807987
Author : Susanne Durst
Publisher : World Scientific
Year : 2025
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : This book studies the interplay between open innovation and knowledge management issues in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the proliferation of the open innovation paradigm and against the backdrop of increasing external knowledge transfer activities, knowledge management is more important than ever for innovation and firm performance in any type of organization. In fact, knowledge management is no longer a purely intra-organizational activity but constitutes a vital interface function between an organization and its external partners/stakeholders. In this second edition, an updated overview of open innovation, knowledge management, and the interplay between the two is provided, reflecting the latest developments in the field