Team structure to accelerate knowledge diffusion: A case study in computer software developer

Learning faster is important competence in personal competitive advantage. However, to accelerate a group of people learning efficiency is more complicated than individual practice. Learning efficiency is highlight research in knowledge management. In practice, knowledge is difficult to manage directly. On the other hand, managing knowledge behaviors can achieve knowledge management. A teamwork structure is a micro social system and internal collaboration network. Therefore, different teamwork structure conducts different knowledge behaviors and their performance. Social influence theories provide an interpretation that different social proximity evoke distinguish contagion effects. This study applies the social network perspective to explore the knowledge behaviors of computer software developer. Therefore, the finding of this study shows that controlling network redundancy can enhance knowledge diffusion efficiency. Furthermore, if team fails to manage knowledge diffusion, they will offset the timing of competitive advantage in technological upgrade. Base on this finding, this study suggests a new thinking for implement of knowledge management and R&D strategic planning.