Lugkana Worasinchai, Vincent M. Ribière and Aurilla Aurélie Bechina Arntzen
This paper aims to present a general framework for fostering research collaboration and knowledge flow between university and industry in Thailand.
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present a general framework for fostering research collaboration and knowledge flow between university and industry in Thailand.
Design/methodology/approach
With the aim of comprehending complex interactions of the university‐industry (U‐I) linkage, the adopted research methodology for collecting data is based on a combination of various approaches, such as qualitative methods encompassing in‐depth interviews, researcher participations and various documents analysis.
Findings
A framework (Government, University, Industry and Networks: G‐U‐I‐N) was developed encompassing the main factors that could make U‐I relationships more successful in Thailand. Knowledge management is an important enabler of this framework.
Originality/value
This paper presents the various elements (enablers) necessary for an emerging country, such as Thailand, to establish or strengthen successful collaboration and research projects between universities and industries in order to remain competitive.
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Aurilla Aurelie Bechina Arntzen, Lugkana Worasinchai and Vincent M. Ribière
This paper aims to present how Bangkok University (BU) embarked on its knowledge management journey by examining how knowledge management processes could contribute to improve the…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present how Bangkok University (BU) embarked on its knowledge management journey by examining how knowledge management processes could contribute to improve the educational environment by providing new styles of teaching and by increasing the relationships between faculty, students and staff.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper presents the reasons why Bangkok University started its KM initiative. It presents the adopted KM approach, the tools developed as well at the KM action plan.
Findings
The initial overall benefits emerging from the early stage of KM at Bangkok University are encouraging. The educational community has improved not only through the communication and cooperation between students and staff, but also through creating an environment that supports efficiently the cross‐organizational learning and knowledge‐sharing processes.
Practical implications
The KM experience of Bangkok University could be used by other universities or educational institutions as one approach/strategy/guidelines to launch a KM initiative.
Originality/value
Few cases of KM implementations in the university environment have so far been published.