This paper explores the organisation and codification of knowledge in software firms. It analyses various economic incentives to codification, including the need to improve the productivity and quality of software production and the networks of inter-firm alliances. The paper examines the experience of five Italian software firms specialising in software packages and services. It compares their capabilities, main sources of tacit knowledge, specific incentives to invest in knowledge codification and the formal development methodologies and quality control systems adopted. Finally, the paper analyses two distinct technological collaborations that two of these firms have recently established
Grimaldi, R., & Torrisi, S. (2001). Codified-Tacit and General-Specific Knowledge in the Diivsion of Labour among Firms. A Case Study of the Software Industry. RESEARCH POLICY, 30(9), 1425-1442 [10.1016/S0048-7333(01)00160-3].
Citazione: | Grimaldi, R., & Torrisi, S. (2001). Codified-Tacit and General-Specific Knowledge in the Diivsion of Labour among Firms. A Case Study of the Software Industry. RESEARCH POLICY, 30(9), 1425-1442 [10.1016/S0048-7333(01)00160-3]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No | |
Titolo: | Codified-Tacit and General-Specific Knowledge in the Diivsion of Labour among Firms. A Case Study of the Software Industry | |
Autori: | Grimaldi, R; Torrisi, S | |
Autori: | TORRISI, SALVATORE (Corresponding) | |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2001 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | RESEARCH POLICY | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0048-7333(01)00160-3 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |