Exploration and Exploitation as Knowledge Management Strategic Approaches in Saudi Arabian SMEs

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dc.contributor.authorAzyabi, Naiefen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorFisher, Julieen_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-04T01:20:13Z
dc.date.available2014-12-04T01:20:13Z
dc.date.copyright2014en_NZ
dc.date.issued2014en_NZ
dc.description.abstractThis paper reports on a study of Saudi Arabian SMEs capabilities towards exploration and exploitation with respect to knowledge management (KM), in particular the association between the business strategic approach and decisions on exploration and exploitation. The Miles and Snow typology (prospectors, defenders and analysers) was used to investigate the business strategic approach. The study used a mixed methods approach involving a survey and interviews. The research found that the exploitation orientation was dominant among SMEs for many reasons including their focus on day-to-day activities and their limited resources which often prevented them from exploring new knowledge or applying new ideas. The decisions on exploration and exploitation were affected by knowledge sources and the breadth of the knowledge base. SMEs with a narrow knowledge base were unable to absorb external knowledge and apply it within their organisation. The outcomes of the research provides further insights into SMEs’ KM strategies.en_NZ
dc.identifier.citationProceedings of the 25th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 8th - 10th December, Auckland, New Zealand
dc.identifier.isbn978-1-927184-26-4
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/8110
dc.publisherACIS
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.titleExploration and Exploitation as Knowledge Management Strategic Approaches in Saudi Arabian SMEsen_NZ
dc.typeConference Contribution
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