Knowledge Management in Open Innovation Paradigm Context: High Tech Sector Perspective

It is widely acknowledged that enhancing innovation capability is an inevitable requirement for the survival and sustainable growth of firms operating in the information technology sector. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the relationship among organizational culture, knowledge management and innovation capability in the open innovation environment to provide useful suggestions and recommendations for managerial practices within the high-tech industry. Primary data collected from 182 high-tech firm’s representatives were processed by using the Structural Equation Modeling approach. The results showed that knowledge management was strongly correlated with innovation capability. The positively significant relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management was also confirmed. Overall, the findings suggest that an open innovation culture of an organization in which mutual trust, collaboration and learning are promoted by supportive and participative leaders is more likely to increase the efficiency of knowledge management practices; thus, eventually lead to enhanced innovation capability of the firm.

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Impact of Knowledge Management Process on Managerial Performance in the High Tech Sector

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v14n2p155 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 155

Author(s):

Bechir Brahmi ◽

Malik Mustafa

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Knowledge Management ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Dynamic Capabilities ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Critical Role ◽

High Tech ◽

Managerial Performance ◽

High Tech Sector ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

This study used two mixed methods are qualitative and quantitative methods, qualitative methods were analysed using semi structured techniques based on interviews and case studies. Whereas, the quantitative methods were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science. Descriptive analysis based on frequencies and percentages was performed to define the major demographic characteristics of the respondents. This study aimed at identifying the major factors that affect KMP, KOL, KM dynamic capabilities, and innovation performance, in particular, influence of knowledge management on managerial performance services in developing countries. The results of this study are expected contribute to in-depth understanding of how factors affect adoption of in the high tech sector in developing countries and play critical role in improving the level of their using.

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Knowledge Management, Knowledge Creation, and Open Innovation in Icelandic SMEs

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244018807320 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 215824401880732 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Elsa Grimsdottir ◽

Ingi Runar Edvardsson

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Learning Process ◽

Knowledge Creation ◽

Open Innovation ◽

High Tech ◽

Software Company ◽

Semistructured Interviews ◽

New Knowledge ◽

Inside Out

The aim of this article is to present findings on knowledge management (KM) and knowledge creation, as well as open innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iceland. Two SME company case studies are presented in the form of a case study involving semistructured interviews with managers and selected employees and in-field observation. Company Alpha is a software company, whereas Company Beta is a family company which produces drinks and snacks. Knowledge creation and innovation is a learning process in both companies. The two companies show very different open-innovation models in practice. The findings regarding the two companies are in accordance with the arguments of Chiaroni et al., where they state that high-tech companies tend to prefer inside-out strategies of open innovation, whereas low-tech companies prefer outside-in strategies. Company Alpha relates to customers late in the process, whereas Company Beta relies on knowledge from customers and suppliers and for new knowledge early on in the process.

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Open Innovation for Non- High-Tech SMEs

Small and Medium Enterprises ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-3886-0.ch047 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 963-980

Author(s):

Amiram Porath

Keyword(s):

Open Innovation ◽

Support Programs ◽

High Tech ◽

National Program ◽

High Tech Sector ◽

Advanced Technologies ◽

New Knowledge ◽

The Creation ◽

Initial Concept

This chapter presents a case of SMEs from non-High-Tech sector, which would normally find innovation harder than sectors with intensive R&D. The Users Association of Advanced Technologies is a national program that helps SMEs in searching, identifying, selecting, and implementing technologies, methodologies, and processes by reducing the resources required for that activity. The program reduces operation as well as managerial costs and allows SMEs to acquire the innovation they require, which they could not otherwise get. The initial concept of the program was meant for Israeli SMEs, however, as the concept is universal, the case study argues that the concept and basics can be adopted by other countries/regions. It can also be regarded as a risk mitigating program executed on behalf of SMEs. The readers can identify and define the concept as well as the basics to be adopted for other countries and regions. The program presented through this case does not support R&D, or the creation of new knowledge by itself, and therefore presents a complementary activity to R&D support programs.

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Open Innovation for Non- High-Tech SMEs

Cases on SMEs and Open Innovation ◽

10.4018/978-1-61350-314-0.ch002 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 21-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Amiram Porath

Keyword(s):

Open Innovation ◽

Support Programs ◽

High Tech ◽

National Program ◽

High Tech Sector ◽

Advanced Technologies ◽

New Knowledge ◽

The Creation ◽

Initial Concept

This chapter presents a case of SMEs from non-High-Tech sector, which would normally find innovation harder than sectors with intensive R&D. The Users Association of Advanced Technologies is a national program that helps SMEs in searching, identifying, selecting, and implementing technologies, methodologies, and processes by reducing the resources required for that activity. The program reduces operation as well as managerial costs and allows SMEs to acquire the innovation they require, which they could not otherwise get. The initial concept of the program was meant for Israeli SMEs, however, as the concept is universal, the case study argues that the concept and basics can be adopted by other countries/regions. It can also be regarded as a risk mitigating program executed on behalf of SMEs. The readers can identify and define the concept as well as the basics to be adopted for other countries and regions. The program presented through this case does not support R&D, or the creation of new knowledge by itself, and therefore presents a complementary activity to R&D support programs.

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Knowledge Management Capability Impact on Enterprise Performance in Russian High-Tech Sector

2018 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC) ◽

10.1109/ice.2018.8436316 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

E.N. Gorlacheva ◽

A.G. Gudkov ◽

I.N. Omelchenko ◽

P.A. Drogovoz ◽

D.V. Koznov

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

High Tech ◽

Enterprise Performance ◽

High Tech Sector ◽

Management Capability ◽

Knowledge Management Capability

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Dealing with Not-Knowing in Inbound Open Innovation: A High-Tech Innovation Case

Management of Organizations Systematic Research ◽

10.1515/mosr-2021-0008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

pp. 127-152

Author(s):

Erika Tauraitė-Kavai

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Current Literature ◽

Open Innovation ◽

Technology Development ◽

High Tech ◽

Creation Process ◽

Innovation Team

Abstract Knowledge and innovation are two inseparable topics in the literature on knowledge management or innovation. Most often, when scholars write about knowledge management, they refer to innovation as the key objective. Some argue that using the knowledge available beyond a firm’s boundaries (open innovation) leads to increased innovativeness, while others talk of the knowledge-creating firm. However, current literature provides us with limited insights on how the innovation team deals with externally developed knowledge or how it comes into the innovation creation process. Managing teamwork innovation endeavours in technology development is challenging since the outcome is often uncertain as well as inputs along that path. This paper attempts to open the backbox of open innovation and suggests that innovating teams entwine externally developed knowledge through the process of dealing with not-knowing.

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Characteristics, Features of Development, Regional and Sectoral Determinants of High-tech Business in Russia

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2017-12-142-154 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 142-154 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

A. Yusupova ◽

S. Khalimova

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Performance Indicators ◽

Sustainability Assessment ◽

Business Development ◽

High Tech ◽

Assessment Data ◽

High Tech Sector ◽

Fast Growing ◽

High Level

The paper deals with the research devoted to characteristics of high tech business development in Russia. Companies’ performance indicators have been analyzed with the help of regression analysis and author’s scheme of leadership stability and sustainability assessment. Data provided by Russia’s Fast Growing High-Tech Companies’ National Rating (TechUp) during 2012-2016 were used. The results have revealed that the high tech sector is characterized by high level of uncertainty. Limited number of regions and sectors which form the basis for high tech business have been defined. Relationship between innovation activity’s indicators and export potential is determined.

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