Internal, Collaborative and Competitive Knowledge Capability

In knowledge society, knowledge management (KM) is considered the best strategy for improving the labor productivity of an enterprise. However, the effectiveness of KM on labor productivity is not known exactly, especially since it depends on the development level of a country. To find a solution based on KM approach for improving the labor productivity of Vietnamese enterprise, a new model is proposed, which includes knowledge capability, technology capability, KM, employee satisfaction, and labor productivity. By analyzing data from Vietnamese enterprises, the model is tested and suggestions for improving the labor productivity of Vietnamese enterprises are made. Some results of data analysis are: employee satisfaction positively affects the labor productivity and that KM has a strong effect on employee satisfaction. Further, some suggestions for improving the labor productivity of Vietnamese enterprises are: organizing frequent meetings for shortening cultural gap between managers and employees, replacing old machines combined with improving employees’ self learning skill, improving innovation capability by creating an open culture for encouraging employees to voice their opinions.

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Expanding the Knowledge Capability of Suppliers through Supplier Development Programs

International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management ◽

10.4018/ijisscm.2014040104 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 67-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chun-I Wu

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Creation ◽

Core Competencies ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Strategic Decision ◽

Supplier Development ◽

Development Programs ◽

Collaborative Program ◽

Different Types ◽

Knowledge Capability ◽

Knowledge Intensive

As firms increasingly outsource to focus on their core competencies, effective supplier development has become a major strategic decision in order to maintain a network of competent suppliers. Supplier development can be seen as a capability-enhancing activity that an organization undertakes to improve its suppliers' performance. This study conceptualizes supplier development as a knowledge-intensive and collaborative program, and explores how knowledge creation processes can be facilitated through different supplier development activities. A qualitative inquiry with a thematic analysis that focuses on five companies that are the suppliers of the largest motorcycle firm in Taiwan is presented in order to identify how different supplier development activities facilitate the knowledge creation process through the SECI modes and ba. The results show that these supplier development activities facilitate different types of knowledge conversion processes that can expand the knowledge capability of suppliers in a so-called center-satellite supply chain.

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The Critical Role of Information Processing in Creating an Effective Knowledge Organization

Database Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-058-5.ch099 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 1638-1651

Author(s):

William R. King

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Information Processing ◽

Critical Role ◽

Knowledge Organization ◽

Property Management ◽

Core Knowledge ◽

Intellectual Property Management ◽

Knowledge Capability ◽

Role Of Information

This article provides a conceptual framework and an architecture for an effective knowledge organization (EKO) that emphasizes the important role of information processing in facilitating the creation of a dynamic knowledge capability, which is the essence of an EKO. The architecture links core knowledge management, intellectual property management, organizational learning, and innovation modules with information processing as the hub, or linchpin. The organization’s need to distinguish among these components of an EKO is argued by comparing and contrasting the conceptual bases, objectives, processes, systems, performance measures, and culture of each module. This EKO viewpoint integrates many concepts and applications from various literatures, but it is somewhat contrary to the conventional wisdom that has tended to de-emphasize the significance of information technology in knowledge management.

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Knowledge Capability: A Definition and Research Model

Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management - Lecture Notes in Computer Science ◽

10.1007/11811220_28 ◽

2006 ◽

pp. 330-340 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ye Ning ◽

Zhi-Ping Fan ◽

Bo Feng

Keyword(s):

Research Model ◽

Knowledge Capability

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How to increase social capital of organizations: identifying the role of informal learning behaviors

Development in Learning Organizations An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dlo-02-2020-0041 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Nidheesh Joseph ◽

Abhishek Totawar

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Informal Learning ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Social Capital Theory ◽

Conceptual Approach ◽

Global Business ◽

Learning Behaviors ◽

Content Type ◽

Knowledge Capability

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the role of informal learning behaviors in increasing the social capital of organizations. The paper provides a brief overview of social capital and informal learning and proposes to interlink them for increasing knowledge capability of organizations. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a review of social capital theory and informal learning behaviors, this article presents a conceptual approach for practitioners to deploy informal learning behaviors to increase social capital and subsequently, the knowledge capability of their organizations. Findings With the fast-changing global business scenario and limited availability of capital to invest in formal training behaviors, organizations continue to face difficulties in increasing their knowledge capability. This article suggests a simple, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method of employing informal learning behaviors to build and sustain social capital and through it the knowledge capabilities of organizations. Originality/value There is currently limited research into the applicability of using informal learning behaviors in the field of social capital and knowledge capability building.

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