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Understanding knowledge leakage: a review of previous studies

Susanne Durst (School of Business, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden)
Lena Aggestam (School of Business, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden)
Helio Aisenberg Ferenhof (Department of Production Engineering and Systems, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil)

VINE

ISSN: 0305-5728

Article publication date: 9 November 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review research on the topic of knowledge leakage to establish the current body of knowledge and, on this basis, to suggest some promising avenues for future research.

Design/methodology/approach

The study consists of a systematic review of 57 refereed empirical articles on knowledge leakage.

Findings

The findings contribute to a more holistic view of the topic and complement the study of knowledge management. Additionally, a conceptual framework is proposed that aims at guiding and informing future research activities.

Research limitations/implications

This study may not have enabled a complete coverage of all empirical articles in the field of knowledge leakage. Yet, based on the chosen research methodology, it seems reasonable to assume that the review process covered a large share of studies available.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no systematic literature review on knowledge leakage has previously been published in academic journals.

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Citation

Durst, S., Aggestam, L. and Ferenhof, H.A. (2015), "Understanding knowledge leakage: a review of previous studies", VINE, Vol. 45 No. 4, pp. 568-586. https://doi.org/10.1108/VINE-01-2015-0009

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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