scholarly journals Focusing The Mediating Role Of Knowledge Management Practices: How Does Institutional And Interpersonal Trust Support Exploitative And Exploratory Innovation?

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 1479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarra Berraies ◽  
Maha Achour ◽  
Mehrez Chaher
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Interpersonal Trust ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Structural Equation Analysis ◽  
Equation Analysis ◽  
Information And Communication

<p>The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of both institutional and interpersonal trust on innovation and deepens the analysis by exploring the mediating role of knowledge management (KM) practices in this relationship. Conceptually, this reflection leads to the proposal of a conceptual model summarizing the relationships between the research variables. This model was tested with 226 senior officials in companies operating in the information and communication technologies (ICT) Tunisian sector on the basis of a structured questionnaire. The collected data were treated by structural equation analysis using AMOS software. The results of the empirical study highlighted the significant relationship between interpersonal trust and innovation and confirmed that KM practices act as partial mediators in this relationship. Findings show also that institutional trust is not correlated to KM practices and to innovation.</p>

Organizational Culture, Social Capital, and Knowledge Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-66
Author(s):  
Leila Afshari ◽  
Ali Hadian Nasab ◽  
Geoff Dickson
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Positive Effect

This study examined the mediating role of social capital on the relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management. Data were obtained from bank employees in Iran. After a screening process, the data from a sample of 127 employees was used to test the mediation model using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results indicated that organizational culture had a significant positive effect on knowledge management and social capital. Furthermore, social capital had a significant positive effect on knowledge management confirming the mediating role of social capital. The current research contributes to the knowledge management literature by exploring a plausible explanation for the strong relationships between organizational culture and knowledge management. This study encourages practitioners to develop social capital and mutual trust among employees to promote effective knowledge management practices.

scholarly journals The Influence Of The Resilience Of Executive Managers Operating In The Automotive Sector In Tangier On Their Performance: The Mediated Role Of Commitment To Work

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoual Mhenna ◽  
J. Halloubi ◽  
S. Balhadj
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Structural Equation Analysis ◽  
Equation Analysis ◽  
Manager Performance ◽  
Executive Managers ◽  
Least Squares Approach

The aim of this paper is to study the mediating role of work engagement between resilience and manager performance. For this purpose, a confirmatory survey was conducted among a sample of 96 employees occupying positions of responsibility within companies operating in the automobile sector in Tangier. A Structural equation analysis using the Partial Least Squares approach under SmartPLS was performed. For the analysis of mediation, we mobilized the method of Preacher and Hayes, (2008). The results of this research indicate, firstly, the resilience of the manager positively influences its commitment to work, which in turn influences his performance, and resilience has no influence on the performance of the manager. On the other hand, resilience can only influence the manager's performance through his commitment to work. The implications resulting from this research were also suggested.

ICT Adoption, Capabilities Development, and Innovation Processes in Argentina

2014 ◽  
pp. 298-321
Author(s):  
Marta Novick ◽  
Sebastian Rotondo ◽  
Gerardo Breard
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
New Information ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Economic Growth Rates

The discussion on innovation and the adoption of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and their impact on economic growth and development have flared up in the past few years. This debate has become increasingly relevant in emerging countries like Argentina, which, in spite of high economic growth rates in the last decade, has been facing the challenge of quality employment creation. This chapter analyzes the impact of the ICT diffusion process in Argentine companies from a firm-level employment, innovation capabilities development, and knowledge management approach. Recent findings support the linkage between different firms’ ICT adoption patterns and the development of innovation capabilities, employment dimensions, and knowledge management practices. These results provide evidence to think and develop new productive and technological policies.

The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Knowledge Management

2008 ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Irma Becerra-Fernandez ◽  
Rajiv Sabherwal
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Growth Of Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Structural Mechanisms ◽  
Role Of Information

Rapid changes in the field of knowledge management (KM) have to a great extent resulted from the dramatic progress we have witnessed in the field of information and communication technology. ICT allows the movement of information at increasing speeds and efficiencies, and thus facilitates sharing as well as accelerated growth of knowledge. For example, computers capture data from measurements of natural phenomena, and then quickly manipulate the data to better understand the phenomena they represent. Increased computer power at lower prices enables the measurement of increasingly complex processes, which we possibly could only imagine before. Thus, ICT has provided a major impetus for enabling the implementation of KM applications. Moreover, as learning has accrued over time in the area of social and structural mechanisms, such as through mentoring and retreats that enable effective knowledge sharing, it has made it possible to develop KM applications that best leverage these improved mechanisms by deploying sophisticated technologies.

A Conceptual Framework for Effective Knowledge Management Using Information and Communication Technologies

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hepu Deng
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Knowledge Objects ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Role Of Information

This paper investigates the role of information and communication technologies in enabling and facilitating the conversion of knowledge objects in knowledge management and explores how these roles might be affected in an organization. Such an investigation is based on a critical analysis of the relationships between data, information and knowledge, leading to the development of a transformation model between data, information and knowledge. Using a multi-method approach, in this paper, the author presents a conceptual framework for effective knowledge management in an organization. The author discusses the implications of the proposed framework for designing and developing knowledge management systems in an organization.

scholarly journals Use of information and communication technology to support employee-driven innovation in organizations: a knowledge management perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leif Jarle Gressgård ◽  
Oscar Amundsen ◽  
Tone Merethe Aasen ◽  
Kåre Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Resources ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Information And Communication

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how organizations focusing on employee-driven innovation (EDI) use information and communication technologies (ICT)-based tools in their innovation work. EDI involves systematic exploitation of knowledge resources in organizations. Thus, the role of ICT for efficient knowledge management is important in this respect. Design/methodology/approach – In-depth interviews with employees, managers and union representatives from 20 organizations focusing on EDI were conducted. The sample included organizations from eight different industries, representing both private and public sectors. Findings – The results show that ICT-based tools can support the processes of acquisition, dissemination and exploitation of knowledge, which are important aspects of EDI. However, use of ICT-based tools has to be aligned with organizational structures and professional role conduct to be efficient. Practical implications – This study contributes to practice by highlighting several factors that organizations should emphasize to succeed with application of external and internal knowledge in their innovation work. Originality/value – This study applies a knowledge management perspective on the role of ICT-based tools to support EDI in organizations. The findings contribute to an improved understanding of organizational conditions for succeeding with use of ICT-based tools in innovation work, and emphasize that perspectives on knowledge management, technology management and human resource management have to be combined to understand how EDI can be promoted by using ICT in organizations.

scholarly journals Building Competitive Advantage for Vietnamese Firms: The Roles of Knowledge Sharing and Innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Son Thanh Than ◽  
Cung Huu Nguyen ◽  
Thang Quang Tran ◽  
Phong Ba Le
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Mediating Role

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of knowledge sharing (KS) and two specific types of innovation on competitive advantage in Vietnamese firms. Based on using structural equation modeling (SEM) and survey data collected from 225 participants, the findings reveal that KS directly and indirectly affects firm’s competitive advantage through the mediating role of innovation speed and innovation quality. The findings stress the important role of building a positive climate to stimulate employees for sharing knowledge aimed at improving firm’s innovation capability, and sustaining competitive advantage. Future research needs to explore the relationship between three components of knowledge management namely knowledge acquisition, KS, and knowledge application, innovation, and specific aspects of competitive advantage (such as low cost advantage, differentiation advantage, and time advantage) to provide deeper the mechanism of how specifics aspects of knowledge management connected with firm’s certain types of competitive advantage through innovation.

The Relationship between Knowledge Management and Production Quality in Manufacturing Companies in Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-40
Author(s):  
Julian Paul Sidin ◽  
Zakariya Belkhamza
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Service Firms ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quality Production

The relationship between knowledge management practices and quality production has not received much attention. The objective of this paper is twofold. The first objective is to investigate this relationship in the Malaysian manufacturing and service firms. The second objective is to investigate the mediating role of these firms' innovation on this relationship. Six hypothesised relationships were tested using a sample of 201 manufacturing and service firms in Malaysia. The results show that the two dimensions of knowledge management have a significant positive effect on quality production. Furthermore the results showed that innovation does not mediate the relationship between knowledge management and quality production. The implications of the study as well as suggestions for future studies are also discussed.

scholarly journals The role of emotional marketing and UTAUT on donation intention through social media

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46
Author(s):  
Desi Tri Kurniawati ◽  
Nadiyah Hirfiyana Rosita ◽  
Rila Anggraeni
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Real Condition ◽  
Structural Equation Analysis ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Equation Analysis ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
Willingness To Use

Donations through social media or any online platforms are becoming a new trend these days, thanks to the use of emotional marketing through narrations and visual depictions showing the real condition of people who need supports. Organizations are led to raise people’s emotions to increase their intention to make donations. This study aims to examine the effect of emotional marketing on donation intention through social media platforms and people’s willingness to use technology (UTAUT). This is explanatory research was conducted through a survey on 365 respondents of Malang city who had seen a crowdfunding commercial of Kitabisa.com. The structural equation analysis has led to findings that emotional marketing significantly influences people’s donation intention, implying that the commercial is able to affect people’s emotion into empathy and willingness to make donations through the charity campaign. Furthermore, this study also finds that UTAUT has a significant effect on the intention. The findings are useful for Kitabisa.com in their effort to increase people’s donation intention through the use of emotional marketing.

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