Knowledge Integration as a Source of Competitive Advantage in Large Croatian Enterprises

Niksa Alfirevic (Faculty of Economics, University of Split, Croatia)

Domagoj Racic (Judge Institute of Management, Cambridge University, UK and The Institute of Economics, Croatia)

Abstract: The paper discusses the integration of codified and tacit knowledge as a potential source of competitive advantage. The management of explicit knowledge is viewed through knowledge management practices, whereas the management of tacit knowledge is conceptualised through strategic human resource management. The paper presents the empirical results of testing of low- and high-synergy models of knowledge integration on a representative sample of large Croatian enterprises.

Keywords: competitive advantage, knowledge integration, knowledge management, strategic human resource management

Categories: A., H.