Abstract
The article examines the performance of UK local authorities in relation to knowledge management and open innovation. Data were acquired using a mail survey of non-metropolitan local authorities in England and Wales. The results indicate that certain factors influence the effectiveness of the knowledge management process. Authorities engaged in open innovation have developed more effective knowledge management processes. Hence, of instead of implementing a strategy solely based upon cutting services and reducing staffing levels, local authorities seeking to survive in the face of government spending cuts might also consider the benefit from optimizing the effectiveness of their knowledge management processes and participation in open innovation. © 2012 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
| Original language | Spanish |
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| Pages (from-to) | 248-258 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | International Journal of Public Administration |
| Volume | 35 |
| State | Published - 1 Mar 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |