A paper company is opening a new branch.In addition to providing the new branch manager and employees with handbooks detailing their jobs,the firm places experienced personal at the new branch for 6 months to teach hands-on skills and share their know-how.In this scenario,the handbooks transfer explicit knowledge,while the experienced personnel insure the acquisition of tacit knowledge.

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Explicit knowledge is documented and easily shared, like handbooks, while tacit knowledge is gained through experience and personal interaction, as provided by experienced personnel.

A Paper Company Is Opening a New Branch