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International academic knowledge creation and ba. A case study from Finland

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  • Johanna Hautala

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Knowledge is created through discourse in ba that is the physical, mental and/or virtual arena of knowledge creation. This article studies ba in international humanist (H-group), technical (T-group) and scientific (S-group) research groups. These international groups consist of members originating from many countries. The empirical evidence is derived from interviews and discourse analysis of three research groups from the University of Oulu which, by staff, is the most international large university in Finland. The article advances understanding of ba by considering the theory of ba in relation to the discourse and exploratory case study. In the case groups, ba is formed in relation to the knowledge type created, suitable characteristics of a group member and structural factors related to administrative responsibilities. Humanist knowledge, with abstract concepts and philosophical discussions, is created with deeper attention to language and social bonds inside the H-group than the more accurate scientific and technical knowledge in the S- and T-groups.

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  • Johanna Hautala, 2011. "International academic knowledge creation and ba. A case study from Finland," Knowledge Management Research & Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 9(1), pages 4-16, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tkmrxx:v:9:y:2011:i:1:p:4-16
    DOI: 10.1057/kmrp.2010.23
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