Conceptualizing a teacher–student knowledge exchange perspective: exploring the tripartite relationships between SECI theory, LMX theory and HEIs' students' preparedness for the workplace
Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning
ISSN: 2042-3896
Article publication date: 10 June 2020
Issue publication date: 27 April 2021
Abstract
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.
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Citation
Ibidunni, A.S., Ibidunni, O.M., Akinbola, O.A., Olokundun, M.A. and Ogunnaike, O.O. (2021), "Conceptualizing a teacher–student knowledge exchange perspective: exploring the tripartite relationships between SECI theory, LMX theory and HEIs' students' preparedness for the workplace", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 330-348. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-02-2020-0029
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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