Knowledge sharing and firm innovation capability: an empirical study

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 315-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiu‐Fen Lin
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Firm Innovation

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing and innovation capability at both individual and organizational levels: An empirical study from Vietnam’s telecommunication companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan Phong Nham ◽  
Tuyet-Mai Nguyen ◽  
Nam Hoai Tran ◽  
Hao Anh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Firm Innovation ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Organizational Levels

AbstractThis paper aims at investigating the relationship between knowledge sharing activities and innovation capability at both individual and organizational levels. By reviewing extensive literature, a conceptual framework is built with integrating three factors: knowledge sharing, individual innovation capability and firm innovation capability. This study applies structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the data collected from 392 employees working at major Vietnam’s telecommunication companies. Empirical results show that knowledge sharing including knowledge donating, knowledge collecting play an important role in improving individual innovation capability. There is no direct link between knowledge collecting and organizational innovation capability, while knowledge donating has direct positive impact on product and managerial innovation. Furthermore, the individual innovation capability acts as a mediating variable between knowledge sharing practices and firm innovation capability. Implications for academics and practitioners are provided in this study.

Exploring the Links between Structural Capital, Knowledge Sharing, Innovation Capability and Business Competitiveness

2010 ◽  
pp. 321-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josune Sáenz ◽  
Nekane Aramburu ◽  
Olga Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Empirical Perspective ◽  
Business Competitiveness

The aim of this chapter is to analyze the degree of influence of different organizational enablers (i.e., “structural capital”) on knowledge sharing, as well as the influence of the latter and other structural capital components on innovation capability, both from a theoretical and empirical perspective. Additionally, the relevance of different innovation capability dimensions (i.e., ideation, project management, and timeliness and cost efficiency) on business competitiveness will be examined. For these relationships to be tested, an empirical study has been carried out among Spanish manufacturing firms with more than 50 employees and with R&D activities. To this end, a questionnaire has been designed and submitted to the CEOs of the companies making up the target population of the research. Structural equation modelling (SEM) based on partial least squares (PLS) has then been applied in order to test the main hypotheses of the research.

Pengaruh Technology Factor dan Motivation to Share terhadap Knowledge Sharing dan Firm Innovation Capability Studi pada UMKM Sektor Meubel Kabupaten Pasuruan Jawa Timur

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Amma Fazizah ◽  
Indria Guntarayana
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Firm Innovation

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh technology factor dan motivation to share dalam suatu UMKM (usaha mikro kecil menengah). Kegiatan knowledge sharing adalah kunci dalam mengelola pengetahuan, di mana pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh individu / kelompok dapat disalurkan dengan baik dan menambah aset pengetahuan organisasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh antara variabel yang ada. Penelitian ini berlokasi di dua kecamatan di Kabupaten Pasuruan, yaitu kecamatan Kraton dan kecamatan Pohjentrek yang menghasilkan produk furnitur. Kuesioner dibagikan kepada 162 responden, yaitu pelaku UMKM. Data diproses menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasil analisis dari dua persamaan menunjukkan bahwa technology factor memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap knowledge sharing dan firm innovation capability, dan motivation to share memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap knowledge sharing, dan variabel knowledge sharing memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap firm innovation capability.

Knowledge sharing enablers, processes and firm innovation capability

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 484-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
AlShaima Taleb Taleb Hussein ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Singh ◽  
Sherine Farouk ◽  
Amrik S. Sohal
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Firm Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support

Purpose This paper aims to examine a research model that links knowledge sharing enablers, processes and outcome dimensions in law enforcement in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It attempts to examine the impact of knowledge self-efficacy and top management support on knowledge donating and collecting. It also attempts to examine the effect of these two aspects of knowledge sharing on firm innovation capability. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative approach, with data collected by questionnaire from 685 police officers in a law enforcement agency in the UAE. Findings Knowledge self-efficacy and top management support have a positive impact on knowledge donating and collecting. Only knowledge collecting, however, had a positive effect on firm innovation capability. Research limitations/implications The study has significant academic and practical implications. It supports a previous research model that links enablers, processes and outcomes of knowledge sharing, and confirms them in the context of law enforcement in the UAE. It could also help law enforcement agencies to promote a knowledge sharing culture to support innovation in the UAE. Originality/value The research model is likely to be particularly valuable in knowledge-intensive organizations such as the law enforcement sector. Knowledge sharing is often overlooked by organizations in the UAE because there has to date been little research in this field.

Knowledge sharing and firm innovation capability in Croatian ICT companies

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najla Podrug ◽  
Davor Filipović ◽  
Matea Kovač
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Individual Factor ◽  
Firm Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Helping Others ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Ict Companies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically distinguish the influence of the individual factors (enjoyment in helping others and knowledge self-efficacy), organizational factors (top management support and organizational rewards) and technology factors (information and communication technology use) on knowledge-sharing processes. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a survey of 196 employees from large ICT companies in Croatia, and structural equation modeling was used to investigate the research model. Findings Results of the empirical research indicate that enjoyment in helping others as an individual factor, top management support as an organizational factor, and ICT use as a technology factor significantly influence knowledge-sharing processes. The results also suggest that the willingness of employee to donate and collect knowledge enables the firm to improve innovation capability. No influence of the individual factor knowledge self-efficacy on the employee knowledge-sharing behavior was found within this research. Research limitations/implications Subjectivity of respondents, Likert scale – perception, and future research can include higher number of population and examine how personal traits (such as age, level of education, and working experience) and organizational characteristics (such as firm size) may moderate the relationships between knowledge enablers and processes. Practical implications From a practical perspective, the relationships among knowledge-sharing enablers, processes, and firm innovation capability may provide a guide regarding how firms can promote knowledge-sharing cultures to sustain their innovation performance. Originality/value This study identifies several factors essential to successful knowledge sharing, and discusses the implications of these factors for developing organizational strategies that encourage and foster knowledge sharing.

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