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The research aims to explore knowledge management and creation alongside open innovation in Icelandic SMEs.

October 1, 2018SAGE OpenOpen Access

Knowledge Management, Knowledge Creation, and Open Innovation in Icelandic SMEs

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Case studies reveal different open innovation strategies in Icelandic SMEs, highlighting their distinct knowledge management approaches.

The research aims to explore knowledge management and creation alongside open innovation in Icelandic SMEs.
Presented two SME case studies based on semistructured interviews and field observation.
Analyzed the approaches of a software company and a family-owned snack producer regarding innovation.
Company Alpha prefers late customer engagement in its innovation process.
Company Beta actively involves customers and suppliers early in knowledge creation.
Findings support that high-tech firms favor inside-out strategies, while low-tech firms prefer outside-in approaches.

Grimsdottir et al. (2018) studied this question.

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