The influence of informal governance mechanisms on knowledge integration within cross-functional project teams: a social capital perspective

Governing knowledge sharing behaviour in post-Soviet Kazakhstan

“…Previous studies have also proved that formal and informal KGMs can influence knowledge sharing behavior through different organizational variables such as social capital (Zhang et al, 2014, Gooderham et al, 2011, guanxi effect (Cao and Yang, 2012), motivation and opportunity (Huang et al, 2013), altruism (Wang and Hou, 2015), etc. Formal KGMs (mainly comprises such socialization practices as cross-functional teams, matrix structure reporting and joint-workshops) encourage the flow of knowledge among organizational members and help to develop a culture of cooperation and collaboration (Cousins et al, 2006).…”

How Do Relational Contracting Norms Affect IPD Teamwork Effectiveness? A Social Capital Perspective

“…This study follows Nahapiet and Ghoshal's (1998) SC framework with three dimensions-cognitive, structural, and relational-which correspond to shared vision, social interactions, and trust. This SC perspective is widely recognized and applied in many inter/ intraorganizational studies (Lee et al, 2015;Lefebvre et al, 2016;Pinheiro et al, 2016;Zhang et al, 2015). For the cognitive SC dimension, shared vision refers to "the resources providing shared representations, interpretations and systems of meaning among parties" (Nahapiet & Ghoshal, 1998), which embodies the collective goals and aspirations of the members of an organization (Tsai & Ghoshal, 1998).…”

“…According to Nahapiet and Ghoshal's framework, the three dimensions of SC-cognitive, structural, and relational-can be correspondingly represented by shared vision, social interactions, and trust (Nahapiet & Ghoshal, 1998;Payne et al, 2011). SC provides a comprehensive perspective for understanding the influencing mechanisms within a project team (Amoako-Gyampah et al, 2018;Lee et al, 2015;Lefebvre et al, 2016;Pinheiro et al, 2016;Zhang et al, 2015). Previous studies suggest that there may be complex mediating associations among RC norms, project partners' relationship quality, and project outcomes (Ning & Ling, 2014).…”

Is the sum greater than the parts? A qualitative case study of cross-functional team creativity.

“…One mechanism through which knowledge is shared can occur through formal and informal meetings (Boerner, Schaffner, & Gebert, 2012;Drach-Zahavy & Somech, 2001). Both the frequency and quality of the communication may be important for effective knowledge integration (Zhang, Cheng & Wang, 2015). In addition, communication through regular dialogue may serve for teams comprised of functionally diverse members to develop a common language which supports the creative process (Majchrzak et al, 2012).…”

“…The nature of these inhibiting elements may be related to the informal and social or relational aspect of knowledge integration (Newell et al, 2004;Zhang et al, 2015), which may be less visible to the outside observer or potentially even to the participants themselves. While the teams were provided guidance to develop specific goals, measures and projected budget needs for the recommendations, there was no apparent guidance to support how the team members could build intentional social relationships and norms that may have fostered better knowledge integration.…”