Mapping the Socialization Externalization Combination Internalization Model's Evolution: A Systematic Literature Review for Future Research

ABSTRACT This systematic literature review examines the evolution and contemporary relevance of the SECI model in knowledge management. A hybrid methodology, combining bibliometric analysis with the TCCM (Theories, Contexts, Characteristics, Methods) framework, was used to provide a comprehensive overview of the research domain. The study addresses four key questions: the evolution of research in terms of publication structure and key contributors, theoretical extensions and integration with complementary frameworks, contextual applications and influencing factors, and emerging methodological trends. Findings reveal that while the SECI model has adapted to digitalization and globalization, research remains fragmented with limited integration into strategic theories. The review identifies significant gaps in contexts, such as the public sector, and a reliance on qualitative methods. An integrative agenda is proposed to guide future research, focusing on cross‐disciplinary studies, advanced methodologies, and new contexts like AI‐enabled environments, offering an intellectual roadmap for scholars and practitioners.