In recent years the concepts of knowledge management and corporate
culture have often been in the centre of research projects aiming at small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Is there a relationship between both potential
competitive advantages? If so, what are the consequences? The author
Julia Ihlenfeld gives a historical overview of both concepts and then analyzes
their interface illustrated by a case study of three small companies from different
sectors. She argues that the greater the knowledge transferred from a
boss to the subordinates, the stronger is the companys tendency towards...