In the knowledge-based view of the firm, organizational knowledge and expertise are recognized as primary drivers of … continuous innovation and competitive advantage. However, as an intangible resource knowledge resides within individuals who … personally value their skills and therefore have an implicit incentive to keep knowledge private. Consequently, it is necessary …

We discuss how firms can replicate practices and knowledge embedded in practices by following principles, with no …, principles, and background knowledge. We address the challenges of providing operational measures for successful replication, and … suggest what the results may mean for theories of knowledge-based competition. -- Replication ; Principles ; Templates …