The role of IT human capability in the knowledge transfer process in IT outsourcing context

Authors:
Joo Yeon Park;Kun Shin Im;Joon S. Kim
Affiliations:
School of Business, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea;School of Business, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea;School of Business, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
Venue:
Information and Management
Year:
2011

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Abstract

Our research attempted to identify the behavioral process of knowledge transfer by examining the effects of IT human capability, human character, trust, and cooperative learning on it in an IT outsourcing situation. By analysing data collected from vendor and client matched-pair samples of 87 IT outsourcing projects, we found that both the client's and the vendor's character influenced trust, trust affects on cooperative learning, and the cooperative learning influence on knowledge transfer. More importantly, it we found that the client's IT human capability had a direct impact on cooperative learning and knowledge transfer. This indicated that client's IT human capability was a crucial factor in effective knowledge transfer during IT outsourcing. It also implied that client firms should identify and retain some IT personnel who can apply vendors' competencies in IT practice and respond effectively to any technological challenges.