Knowledge Sharing and its Impact on Knowledge Creation

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 1250012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peyman Akhavan ◽  
Somayeh Ghojavand ◽  
Roghayeh Abdali
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Meaningful Relationship ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Impact

It is known that "knowledge management" is associated with significant benefits which can empower organisations to get more competitive advantages in their market. Knowledge sharing and knowledge creation are the two vital aspects of knowledge management which play an important role in creating organisational value. The value-creation of knowledge depends on level of sharing knowledge and skills among people across the organisation. So, most companies are focussed on enhancing their capability of knowledge sharing to create new knowledge. The aim of this paper is to test empirically the degree of influence of different knowledge-sharing mechanisms on the knowledge creation capability of Iranian manufacturing industries. A question survey was administered to a sample of manufacturing industries operating in Iran to elicit opinions of the personnel on the relationship between knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. The questions were structured mostly based on Sa'enz et al. (2009) and Choi and Lee (2002) studies. More than 400 respondents from 16 organisations responded to the survey. A short training course was held in all sample firms separately to explain importance and applications of knowledge management for respondents. SPSS and LISREL software were utilised to analyse research data using Regression tests and structural equation modelling (SEM). Results obtained show that knowledge sharing has a positive influence on the knowledge creation in Iranian manufacturing industries. However, a meaningful relationship was observed between information technology and management processes and two constructs of knowledge creation. The main contribution of the paper is to provide empirical evidence about the impact of knowledge sharing on knowledge creation. Moreover, it reveals what the most effective knowledge-sharing mechanisms are for this purpose, and provides companies with some implications in order to shape their knowledge management strategies.

Knowledge management strategies for sustaining Lesson Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
Eric C.K. Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is explore the relative effectiveness of people-based and information technology-based knowledge management (KM) strategies as implemented by principals in Hong Kong schools to facilitate and sustain Lesson Study for teachers’ knowledge sharing and internalization. Design/methodology/approach Data from 184 principals in Hong Kong were collected by a cross-sectional quantitative survey. Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability tests have been used to examine the constructed validity and reliability of the instrument. A structural equation model was applied to confirm the predictive effect of people-based and information technology-based KM strategies on teachers’ knowledge sharing and internalization through Lesson Study. Findings Results show that people-based KM strategy predicts knowledge sharing and internalization by and among teachers. However, while information technology-based knowledge management strategies predict teachers’ knowledge sharing, they do not predict how effectively they internalize knowledge. Practical implications Cultivating communities of practice, professional learning communities and mentoring schemes in schools can nurture a knowledge-sharing culture to facilitate and sustain Lesson Study for teacher learning. Institutionalizing an information technology system can help teachers to retrieve, share and store the school’s explicit knowledge. Originality/value The paper not only suggests school management strategies and practices for school leaders to facilitate and sustain Lesson Study, but also brings a new research dimension, KM, to the research area.

scholarly journals EXPLICATING THE ROLE OF TRUST IN KNOWLEDGE SHARING: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL TEST

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 758-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasa SMALIUKIENĖ ◽  
Svajonė BEKEŠIENĖ ◽  
Eugenijus CHLIVICKAS ◽  
Marius MAGYLA
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Although the large body of literature suggests that trust is a prerequisite for knowledge sharing, the understanding of mediational pathways remains limited. The paper fills the gap by combining two separate streams in knowledge sharing, where the first reflects the paradigm of the organizational behaviour theory and highlights the impact of organizational culture and employees’ trust; where the second one discloses the impact of technology deployment in knowledge sharing. Building on the premises that interdependence between variables that affect knowledge sharing raises form organizational culture of trust and available technologies, we examine the structural origins of knowledge sharing. As a method structural equation modelling test was used to analyse the data. Hypothesised five-factor model was tested through two stages using AMOS software. The findings carry theoretical implications for the knowledge management body of knowledge since they extended the research on knowledge sharing by integrating organisational culture and technological solutions into one complex system. Form practical perspective, the relationship among four predictors – trust in leadership, trust in co-workers, trust in technologies for knowledge management, and fear of losing one’s value – provide a proof on how organizations knowledge sharing is composed and how it could be developed.

An Empirical Examination of Knowledge Management Processes and Market Orientation, Innovation Capability, and Organisational Performance: Insights from Jordan

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud M. Migdadi ◽  
Mohammed K. Abu Zaid ◽  
Mohammed Yousif ◽  
Ra’d Almestarihi ◽  
Khalil Al-Hyari
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Management Processes

There are many studies discussing how knowledge management and market orientation (MO) are positively related to innovation, but an examination of the impact of the knowledge management processes (KMP) — as we conceptualize the four in this study — and MO on the innovation capability of organisations which in turn impact organisational performance has never been done. Hence, this study formulates a comprehensive conceptual framework which encompasses KMP (knowledge creation, intra-organisational knowledge sharing and application, external knowledge acquisition, and knowledge storage and documentation), MO (customer orientation, competitor orientation and inter-functional coordination), innovation capability (product, process, marketing and organisational innovation), and organisational performance (product quality, operational performance and financial performance). Then empirically test the relationships among the study models with the focus on the mediating role of innovation capability. The design of the study is based on a survey of 210 Jordanian manufacturing and service organisations. The sample of this study encompasses the mid-level managers of the organisations. About 440 self-administered questionnaires were distributed among the respondents. Confirmatory factor analysis is undertaken to assess statistically the validity of the study measures. Then the structural equation modelling (SEM) path analysis is used to assess the structural relationship of KMP, MO with innovation capability, and organisational performance. The results of the study reveal that engagement in KMP and MO can lead to better innovation capability in the organisations which in turn can lead to better organisational performance. The results we observe concerning this sample of companies may not be applicable to a greater population of companies from other countries with a different technological base or to specific subsectors of the manufacturing industry (e.g. the food industry). Moreover, the study represents only snapshots since it utilized self-administered questionnaires which also have no qualitative data. For the practicing managers intending to increase the rate of innovation in their firms, this means that KMP and MO are important activities to master. Additionally, managers should put additional emphasis on innovation as it is an important element for achieving improved overall firm’s performance and sustainable competitive power.

Knowledge management processes, innovation capability and organizational performance

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mohammad Migdadi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Unified Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Management Processes

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to introduce a unified framework which integrates knowledge management processes (knowledge creation, sharing, storage and documentation and acquisition), innovation capability (product, process, marketing and organizational and organizational performance (operational, financial and product quality). Then empirically test the effect of knowledge management processes (KMP) on innovation capability (IC), the effect of IC on organizational performance (OP) and the impact of KMP on OP through the mediator (IC).Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was designed and addressed to the general managers of the Jordanian companies making up the target population. Statistical techniques employed included confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS 24 to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that KMP influences IC, IC affects OP and KMP impacts OP through the mediator (IC).Research limitations/implicationsThe use of longitudinal data and comparisons with this study would provide further insights that would assist in generalizing knowledge related to the relationships among KMP, IC and Os' P.Practical implicationsIf organizations fully comprehend KMP and IC, they would be able to implement them successfully, creating value for their companies and improving OP.Originality/valueThe existing research on KMP and IC is primarily conceptual and descriptive in nature, and empirical research confirming the real impact of KMP when developing IC is lacking. Also. the relationship between innovation capabilities and OP has not been adequately studied. Hence, this study introduces a conceptual framework which integrates KMP, IC and OP and simultaneously empirically tests the relationships among them.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Strategic Knowledge Management Processes and Social Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Muhamad Nizam Jali ◽  
Rosmawati Deraman ◽  
Noor Azura Ahmad Shauri ◽  
Suzany Samsudin ◽  
Farha Abdol Ghapar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Strategic Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Strategic Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Management Processes

Social Innovation has been considered as the main policy agenda in various developed countries throughout the world. Social Innovation is said to make a massive contribution to the social, economic and technological progress of nations. Therefore, it addresses critical issues, among which are poor economic growth, massive unemployment, poor social health, poor living conditions, poor education systems and poor technological advancement. The aim of this paper is to present an empirical insight on the impact of social innovation on strategic knowledge management processes i.e. knowledge creation, knowledge transfers and knowledge application. The main data for this study was collected through survey questionnaires via personally administered and email from 200 project leaders of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) education institutionsindustry-community partnership project. The data were collected from December 2018 till December 2019. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 19. The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between strategic knowledge management processes i.e. knowledge creation, knowledge transfer and knowledge application and social innovation.

scholarly journals Impact knowledge management on innovation. Field study on tourist agencies in Irbid city, Jordan

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Process Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Knowledge Process ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Impact

This article is dealt with investigate the impact knowledge management process, knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, knowledge application and knowledge storage, an innovation. Accordingly, a questionnaire-based survey was designed to test the aforementioned model based on dataset of 122 employees’ from the agency traveling in Jordan. Following the analytical descriptive methodanalyzed the relationship between the independent variable (knowledge management process) аnd the dependent variable (innovation), aims to know the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. In order, to achieve the objective of the study, a 24-question questionnaire was developed to collect primary information from the study community, and then analyzed using SPSS V 22, multiple regression were conducted to test the article`s hypotheses. The results indicated that knowledge process (knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, and knowledge storage) positively and significantly affect innovation. However, knowledge application insignificantly effect in innovation, and these results are in agree with the results of the previous literature. The results have enormous implication for the agency traveling in Jordan. The study provided a group of recommendations to speed up adopting the knowledge management in agency traveling in Jordan, the results of this study suggest that firms can be better off, in terms of innovation performance, if they are based on the incentive / compensation system for knowledge activities. When traditional economic figures are replaced by indicators such as knowledge creation, participation and utilization, staff will most likely work with these activities and thereby improve the performance of the company's full innovation.

scholarly journals The Impact of Knowledge Management Process on Job Satisfaction and Employee Retention

2020 ◽  
pp. 119-130
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Management Processes

Knowledge management has become a vital element in today's extremely competitive, uncertain, and quickly changing environment. The method of acquiring expertise is knowledge management. In the highly competitive, volatile, and rapidly evolving market climate, knowledge management has become crucial. The goal line of this study is to measure the effect of knowledge management processes (acquisition, share, codification, creation, and retention of knowledge) on job satisfaction. Further, we examine the affiliation between job satisfaction and employee retention. A theoretical model is suggested based on connecting knowledge management processes, job satisfaction, and employee retention. The results of survey data gathered from 32pharmaceutical and chemical companies listed in the Dhaka Stock Exchange in Bangladesh are empirically checked with PLS-SEM (Structural Equation Modeling-Partially Least Square). The study finds that knowledge management processes have a significant and positive impact on job satisfaction. Also, job satisfaction is positively associated and highly significant with employee retention. The findings generated from this study would be a policy dialog to the human resource department, regulatory bodies, academicians, and policy-makers.

scholarly journals Improving supply chain flexibility and agility through variety management

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 464-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juneho Um
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Product Variety ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Chain Flexibility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose A trade-off exists between product variety and supply chain (SC) performance. To help mitigate the impact on SC of increased product variety, the purpose of this paper is to examine how variety management activities including variety management strategy (VMS), supplier partnerships and close customer relationships affect SC flexibility and agility at different levels of customisation. Design/methodology/approach A survey-research methodology is employed using data from 363 manufacturing firms from the UK and South Korea. In particular, cluster analysis and structural equation modelling were used to evaluate the proposed model according to the level of customisation. Findings The results suggest that internal variety management strategy and external SC integration have a positive influence on SC flexibility and agility. Customer relationships and variety management strategies influence SC flexibility more than partnerships with suppliers whereas variety management strategies and partnerships with suppliers influence SC agility more than customer relationships. In fact, for external integration in particular, customer relationships influence SC flexibility (i.e. reaction capability) rather than agility (i.e. reaction time) whereas partnerships with suppliers influence SC agility rather than flexibility. In a high-customisation context, close customer relationships are the most effective way to increase SC flexibility, whereas partnerships with suppliers are the most effective way to increase SC agility. In a low-customisation context, a VMS and customer relationships are the most effective way to increase both SC flexibility and agility. Originality/value This paper suggests key variety management activities to aid managers to better manage product variety ambitions in SC under varying customisation profiles through internal and external approaches.

Validation of the impact of marketing knowledge management on business performance via digital financial innovation as a mediating factor

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani Al-Dmour ◽  
Futon Asfour ◽  
Rand Al-Dmour ◽  
Ahmed Al-Dmour
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Financial Innovation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to examine and validate the impact of marketing knowledge management (MKM) (assets and capabilities) on business performance (BP) via the mediating role of the digital financial innovation in Jordanian commercial banks. Design/methodology/approach Based on a literature review, recourses-based theory, knowledge-based theory and financial innovation theory, an integrated conceptual framework has been developed to guide the study. A quantitative survey approach was used, and the data was collected from 336 managers and employees in all 13 Jordanian commercial banks using online and in hand instruments. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze and verify the study variables. Findings The main findings revealed that the MKM had a significant positive influence on BP. Digital financial innovation acted as a partial mediators in this relationship. Originality/value This paper contributes to theory by filling a gap in the literature regarding the role of MKM assets and capabilities in commercial banks operating in developing countries such as Jordan. It empirically examines and validates the role of digital financial innovation as mediators between MKM and BP.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION IN ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim MATAR ◽  
Jurgita RAUDELIŪNIENĖ
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Management Processes

Purpose – this article investigates the impact of knowledge acquisition on the leading knowledge management processes such as knowledge storage, application, and creation in higher education institutions. Research methodology – scientific literature review and hypotheses were used to develop the research model. The re-search data was collected from 202 academics from Lebanese higher education institutions. The structural questionnaire and structural equation modeling techniques were employed to test the research hypotheses. Findings – the findings confirmed the knowledge acquisition process’s leading role with the highest impact on knowl-edge creation and provided valuable insights for scientists in the knowledge acquisition field. Research limitations – this study’s results are primarily applicable in Lebanon and can’t be generalized to other coun-tries. Therefore, a further researcher should encompass diverse countries to generalize the findings on a global level. Practical implications – the results emphasize more attention for higher education institutions’ administration to focus on higher education institutions’ knowledge management cycle, particularly on the knowledge acquisition process. Originality/Value – in this study, the significant influence of knowledge acquisition on other knowledge management processes in the Lebanese higher education institutions has been revealed, as no prior research in Lebanon is found.

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