Conflict Analysis between Tacit Knowledge Sharing and Its Exclusivity Based on Meta-game Theory

Tacit knowledge sharing discussed in this study is important in the area of business due to its sharing to impel the organizationspsila competitive advantage. In this study, the conflict between tacit knowledge sharing and its exclusivity is described by conflict analysis based on game theory. Analysis shows that the conflict can be categorized as a non-absolute opposability conflict. Furthermore, to settle down the conflict situation, participation of third party which treated as the complement is assumed, and the relationship between the role of third party and equilibriums of conflict analysis is analyzed. Based on this analysis, it is thought that if an impartial coordinator entitled with some rights is introduced, the model might get an equilibrium solution and thus tacit knowledge sharing could be realized.