Factors Influencing Managerial Tacit Knowledge Formation
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| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Knowledge Management: An International Journal |
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| Field | Pedagogy and education |
| Keywords | Tacit Knowledge; Tacit Knowledge Formation; Professional Development; Managers; Experience |
| Description | The aim of the paper was to discuss our reserch findings of tacit knowledge formation. 32 interviews with managers were carried out and 4 discussion groups were created. It was confirmed that tacit knowledge is closely connected with understanding a situation. Experience and personal characteristics have a main role in the formation of tacit knowledge. An ability and willingness to learn from experience, willingness for self-reflection, ability to make decisions, perceptivity, curiosity, creativity, intelligence and analytical skills may also be significant personal characteristics. |