JED, Vol 14, No.1, April 2012, pp. 78-90 | DOI: 10.33301/2012.14.01.04
The Knowledge Creation Organization: The Case of Alphanam
Nguyen Ngoc Thang
Abstract:Knowledge and the capability to create and utilize knowledge today are consid- ered to be the most important sources of a firm’s sustainable competitive advantage. This paper aims to advance understanding of the knowledge creation of firm in Vietnam by studying Alphanam Company. The case illustrates how knowledge- based management pursues a vision for the future based on ideals that consider the relationships of people in society. The finding shows that the case succeeded because of their flexibility and mobility to keep meeting to the changing needs of the customers or stakeholders. The paper also provided some suggestions for future research to examine knowledge-based management of the companies in a different industry segments and companies originating in other countries
Keywords:Knowledge creation, knowledge-creating companies, Alphanam