Factors affecting knowledge transfer between young and old employees at an engineering company in Cape Town

Clearance Certificate No: 2019FBRECDescription of the research:This study discusses the challenges posed by an aging workforce in the engineering industry, leading to the loss of experienced workers and hindering knowledge transfer and innovation. It emphasizes the need for enhanced collaboration and communication strategies. While young entrants face obstacles in acquiring knowledge, the study focuses on the interactions between young and aging artisans, identifying factors influencing tacit knowledge transfer. The recommended approach involves a mixed research method, utilizing surveys and interviews. The study proposes a framework, Knowledge Window Effect Transfer (KWETRA), to guide future research and strategically align tacit knowledge with company goals.

审核编号：2019FBREC

研究概述：本研究探讨工程行业劳动力老龄化所引发的挑战——劳动力老龄化将导致经验丰富的从业者流失，阻碍隐性知识（tacit knowledge）转移与技术创新。研究强调需优化协作与沟通策略。鉴于年轻从业者在知识获取过程中存在障碍，本研究聚焦年轻与年长工匠之间的互动行为，识别影响隐性知识转移的各类因素。本研究采用混合研究方法，结合问卷调查与访谈开展相关研究。此外，本研究提出知识窗口效应转移框架（Knowledge Window Effect Transfer, KWETRA），用以指导后续研究，并实现隐性知识与企业战略目标的精准匹配。