Partaking as a Tool for Knowledge Creation and Sharing in Practice

Authors

  • June Tolsby
  • Per Kirkebak

Keywords:

Learning and knowledge process, Scot, involvement, power creation, trust

Abstract

In this paper evidence that sustain the importance of partaking in promoting knowledge creation and sharing, is gathered from a recent study of optimisation of a corrugated cardboard machine. The investigating method is action research combined with the theoretical views of the SCOT approach (Pinch and Bijker, 1989; Latour, 1987; Law, 1992). It is revealed how inclusion of workers in discussion concerning their workplace, promotes an ownership to their work. This was accomplished by creating a trusting environment allowing workers to speak open and freely (Webb et. al, 2002). Hence knowledge creation and sharing concentrates on those who need the knowledge which is developed. In reality what happened in this project was a redistribution of power and influence (Lukes, 1974).

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Published

1 Feb 2007

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Articles

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