Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer in High-technological Companies: A Comparative Study between Germany and Quebec

Abstract

Examining this problem requires the analysis of the social and cultural environment in the context of today’s knowledge economy. A description of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions (1980) helps to start a cultural comparison and to identify important elements for a comparative study of intergenerational knowledge transfer in different countries. The article presents the results of a comparative study, conducted to compare the knowledge management practices in Quebec and Germany. Those two In today’s knowledge economy retiring experts are a threat for a firm’s performance. This article based on compared investigations of management practices in Quebec and Germany leads to a better understanding of the impact of the aging population on management methods in the field of KM in high-technological companies.

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