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Examining knowledge gap and psychic distance paradox interdependence: An exploratory inquiry


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Symeon Mandrinos and Nik Malini Nik Mahdi (2016) Examining knowledge gap and psychic distance paradox interdependence: An exploratory inquiry. European Business Review, 28 (1). pp. 96-114. ISSN 0955-534X

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the Knowledge Gap (KG)
and Psychic Distance Paradox and to explain the three dominant factors; experiential knowledge,
information and learning myopia.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses an inductive multiple case study methodological
approach.
Findings – This research found that the KG has an interdependent relationship with the Psychic
Distance Paradox; however, this interdependence does not exist in isolation; rather there is a distinct
“time-continuum” nexus running through and enveloping these two theoretical frameworks and the
three factors of experiential knowledge, information and learning myopia.
Research limitations/implications – This paper provides a deeper understanding to the existing
body of knowledge on the relationship between theKGand Psychic Distance Paradox and the emerging
factors.
Originality/value – This study is the first to examine the interdependence between the three factors
of experiential knowledge, information and learning myopia and KG and Psychic Distance Paradox.
This examination provides new ideas to practitioners and researchers relating to the advancement of
export process in neighbour countries.

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Item Type: Indexed Article
Collection Type: Institution
Date: 2016
Journal or Publication Title: European Business Review
ISSN: 0955-534X
Uncontrolled Keywords: European union (EU): Knowledge gap (KG): Neighbouring non-EU countries: Protected designation of origin (PDO): Psychic distance paradox
Faculty/Centre/Office: Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business
URI: http://discol.umk.edu.my/id/eprint/7557
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