Conceptualizing a teacher–student knowledge exchange perspective: exploring the tripartite relationships between SECI theory, LMX theory and HEIs' students' preparedness for the workplace
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Emerald Publishing Limited
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Purpose
This research investigated the influence of the dimensions of the SECI theory, LMX theory and a newly
developed teacher–student knowledge exchanges (TSKE) on preparedness of students for the
workplace.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on a sample size of 214 business education students drawn from six programmes, structural
equation modelling using AMOS was adopted to show relationships between dimensions of SECI, LMX
and TSKE.
Findings
The statistical analysis revealed that dimensions of the SECI theory, especially socialization and
externalization; dimensions of the LMX theory, especially professional respect; and dimensions of the
newly developed TSKE perspective, especially the SECI‐dominated knowledge exchange were significant
influencers of students' workplace preparedness.
Originality/value
Existing literature that focussed on the knowledge management theme in education industry scarcely
examined the processes that are critical to knowledge creation and exchange in HEIs. Therefore, the
present study adopts a synthesis of SECI and LMX theories to explain how knowledge creation can occur
in HEIs and prepare students for the workplace.
Keywords
H Social Sciences (General), HG Finance