Knowledge creation at an UK-based manufacturing plant in the context of a quality improvement project: an action research approach

Leonardo Marques Gomes; Fynes Brian; Coughlan Paul

Knowledge creation at an UK-based manufacturing plant in the context of a quality improvement project: an action research approach

Leonardo Marques Gomes
, Fynes Brian (Editor)
, Coughlan Paul (Editor)

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Abstract

This paper explores knowledge creation in a quality improvement project at a British manufacturing plant and applies the knowledge-based view and the SECI model as a theoretical lens for a 6-month action research project. We identified all four SECI conversion modes while revealing the order varied from Nonaka’s original prescription and multiple modes were found to be occurring simultaneously due to culture and context elements. Future research should investigate further variations caused by culture and context, and we suggest that a qualitative and participatory approach is a suitable method to uncover and modify assumptions on organisational learning.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	20th EurOMA Conference Proceedings
Editors	Fynes Brian, Coughlan Paul
Place of Publication	Dublin, Ireland
Publisher	University College Dublin
Publication status	Published - 10 Jun 2013
Event	20th EurOMA Conference - University College Dublin Duration: 10 Jun 2012 → 13 Jan 2016

Conference

Conference	20th EurOMA Conference
City	University College Dublin
Period	10/06/12 → 13/01/16

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

knowledge creation
quality improvement project
action research

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Knowledge creation at an UK-based manufacturing plant in the context of a quality improvement project: an action research approach. / Marques Gomes, Leonardo; Brian, Fynes (Editor); Paul, Coughlan (Editor).
20th EurOMA Conference Proceedings. ed. / Fynes Brian; Coughlan Paul. Dublin, Ireland: University College Dublin, 2013.

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Knowledge creation at an UK-based manufacturing plant in the context of a quality improvement project: an action research approach

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