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Exploring the Relationship between Knowledge Sharing and Organizational Models in Italian Courts

Mario Pezzillo Iacono, Vincenza Esposito, Paolo Canonico, Ernesto De Nito

The paper delves into the varied implications of knowledge sharing, mainly between judges and personnel of the Ufficio per il Processo (UPP) or “judge’s bureau” linked to different organizational models in judge’s bureau within selected Italian Courts. The study seeks to analyse how distinct organizational structures and practices influence the sharing of knowledge within the different Courts. The theoretical findings and practices described in this study emerged from an action-research methodology. The main distinction between the two courts under examination (Avellino and Benevento) lies in the allocation and responsibilities assigned to the newly appointed staff (“one to one model” versus “mini pool model”). The Mini Pool approach provides a transparent perspective of the total outcome, simplifies the handling of interconnections among the tasks allocated to the team, promotes knowledge sharing among members, and maintains a high level of motivation towards attaining outcomes. We believe that a social construction approach to understanding of knowledge sharing in UPP may represent a fruitful avenue of future research in order to interpret the creation of social practices and relationships in the UPP context.

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2024 – Translating Knowledge into Innovation Dynamics
PP: 2332-2345