Knowledge Transfer in Firms under the Promotion of Dynamic Capability Research

Pengyu  Jiang

doi:10.4236/me.2015.69091

Pengyu Jiang

Abstract: This paper aims at regarding knowledge transfer as the basis of improving firm performance in knowledge economy society, and analyzing the effects of knowledge transfer on firm performance from the perspective of dynamic capability. Thus, this paper gives firm some suggestions to achieve knowledge transfer and the update of knowledge system through integrating internal and external resources, and to build the core competitiveness and even improve its firm performance.

Keywords: Knowledge Transfer, Dynamic Capability, Firm Performance

Cite this paper: Jiang, P. (2015) Knowledge Transfer in Firms under the Promotion of Dynamic Capability Research. Modern Economy, 6, 965-970. doi: 10.4236/me.2015.69091.

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