A systematic literature review of tacit knowledge in organizations in the past decade

This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the existing literature related to tacit knowledge in various organizational contexts. Tacit knowledge, which refers to knowledge that is difficult to express and document, is considered an important asset in creating competitive advantage and innovation in organizations. This review is based on 18 articles published by Scopus database. The selection of literature papers was based on literature articles published in the last ten years between 2014 and 2023. The PRISMA statement template was used to describe the entire selection process as well as the rejection of articles relevant to the topic. The results show various effective strategies in capturing and managing tacit knowledge, as well as the challenges faced by organizations in the process. This research contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the role of tacit knowledge in organizations and provides practical recommendations for managers and researchers in an effort to improve the use and transfer of this hard-to-explain knowledge. The study also uncovered relevant articles, journals and the most cited authors. The author concludes this paper by arguing that although much research has been done in the context of tacit knowledge there is still a need to provide valuable insights for policy makers and managers in designing effective strategies for tacit knowledge management in organizations context.