Knowledge, Networks and Space: Connectivity and the Problem of Non-Interactive Learning

Glückler, Johannes

doi:10.1080/00343404.2013.779659

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“…Geography has endorsed the term network as a rich metaphor of social cohesion and cooperation rather than of formal structure (Grabher, 2006); network research has often ignored the spatial dimension of social networks and used regions merely as a convenient shell for the empirical analysis of interpersonal and interorganizational relations. Recently, however, scholars from various fields in the social sciences have realized that both dimensions-geography and relational thinking-are important for knowledge creation and learning (e.g., Doreian & Conti, 2012;Glückler, 2013). (Adams, Faust, & Lovasi, 2012).…”

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Exploring the Interaction of Space and Networks in the Creation of Knowledge: An Introduction

Glückler

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Hammer

2017

Knowledge and Space

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The book series on Knowledge and Space explores the nature of human knowledge from a geographical perspective. How to create, share, and adopt new knowledge is a core question in the social sciences. Processes of learning and knowledge creation are the result of social practice and always take place in space and in specific geographical contexts. The eleventh volume is the outcome of the symposium entitled "Topographies and Topologies of Knowledge" in the series of Klaus Tschira Symposia on Knowledge and Space held at the Villa Bosch Studio in Heidelberg. This book focuses on the conceptual and empirical intersections of the geographical and network dimensions of social practice in accounting for the creation and reproduction of knowledge. By taking up this dialogue between the fields of geography and social network studies, the book is conceived to bridge a research gap between two analytic perspectives that until recently have developed more in parallel to each other than in mutual exchange between scholars. The intention of its chapters is to broaden and deepen understanding of the specific characteristics not only of space and connectivity but also of their mutual and interactive effect on knowledge creation.

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Exploring the Interaction of Space and Networks in the Creation of Knowledge: An Introduction

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Hammer

2017

Knowledge and Space

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“…pozicijų (Wiig et al 1997;Becerra Fernandez et al 2004;Chen et al 2005;Atkočiūnienė 2006;Probst et al 2006;Zalieckaitė et al 2007;Fong et al 2009;Frenz, Gillies 2009;Hawryszkiewycz 2010;Luke et al 2010;Steyn, du Toit 2010;Fakhri, Talebzadeh 2011;Sullivan, Marvel 2011;Fletcher, Harris 2012;Pacharapha, Ractham 2012;Raudeliūnienė 2012;Sakalas 2012;Gluckler 2013;Rutkauskas, Račinskaja 2013).…”

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“…Žinių įgijimo procesas yra glaudžiai susijęs su žinių tai kymo organizacijoje efektyvumu, kai įgytas išorėje žinias reikia transformuoti į naudojamas žinias organizacijos vei klai gerinti (Gluckler 2013). …”

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Assessment of the Knowledge Acquisition Process in Lithuanian Insurance Sector

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Račinskaja

2014

Business: Theory and Practice

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“…Geography focuses on the spatial dimension of social relations and facilitates theory development on the role that physical contiguity has in knowledge creation and innovation. Both these bodies of literature have contributed greatly to the understanding of the interorganizational production of knowledge, but few studies have integrated these viewpoints to capture the interdependencies of networks and space (Glückler, 2013a).In this chapter we combine the network and geographical perspectives to theorize on the interactive effect of connectivity and spatial proximity on mechanisms of learning. We specifically examine social tensions generated by imitation among firms that are simultaneously in processes of colocation and organizational integration.…”

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Connectivity in Contiguity: Conventions and Taboos of Imitation in Colocated Networks

Glückler

Hammer

2017

Knowledge and Space

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People and organizations learn from others. Cultures, traditions, opinions, behaviors, and technologies spread through imitation. Tarde (1903) was among the first to appreciate imitation as a key learning mechanism for inventions in social life to be diffused among society (Kinnunen, 1996;Rogers, 1995). Imitation, however, is not confined to the mere replication of existing knowledge. The process of imitation always implies potential deviation into invention (Barry & Thrift, 2007;Djellal & Gallouj, 2014) because the absorption of new knowledge requires learning and, hence, conscious recombination of knowledge, an activity that may lead to new ideas and new knowledge. Imitation is thus a crucial learning mechanism and a valuable source of innovation.If imitation is such an economic advantage, then what are the conditions that favor learning by imitation? Essentially, two powerful perspectives-social networks and geography-have been proposed and used to unpack mechanisms of learning. Social networks focus on the quality of social relations and the effect of connectivity on knowledge outcomes. Geography focuses on the spatial dimension of social relations and facilitates theory development on the role that physical contiguity has in knowledge creation and innovation. Both these bodies of literature have contributed greatly to the understanding of the interorganizational production of knowledge, but few studies have integrated these viewpoints to capture the interdependencies of networks and space (Glückler, 2013a).In this chapter we combine the network and geographical perspectives to theorize on the interactive effect of connectivity and spatial proximity on mechanisms of learning. We specifically examine social tensions generated by imitation among firms that are simultaneously in processes of colocation and organizational integration. This tension arises from the potential conduciveness of different spatial and

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Knowledge, Networks and Space: Connectivity and the Problem of Non-Interactive Learning

Cited by 75 publications

References 88 publications

Exploring the Interaction of Space and Networks in the Creation of Knowledge: An Introduction

Exploring the Interaction of Space and Networks in the Creation of Knowledge: An Introduction

Assessment of the Knowledge Acquisition Process in Lithuanian Insurance Sector

Connectivity in Contiguity: Conventions and Taboos of Imitation in Colocated Networks

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