Antecedents and Consequences of International Joint Venture Knowledge Acquisition

2022 ◽  
pp. 92-111
Author(s):  
Tamma Elhachemi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Environmental Uncertainty ◽  
International Joint Ventures ◽  
International Joint ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

Studies on the establishment of international joint ventures (IJVs) in open-oriented markets as a vehicle for knowledge acquisition have been increasing of late. Drawing on the transaction cost economics theory and the knowledge-based view, the chapter examines the impact of absorptive capacity, transfer mechanisms, knowledge management practices, and environmental uncertainty on knowledge acquisition of IJVs from foreign partners. Further, the author examines IJV innovativeness as a consequence of knowledge acquisition. The author tested the model with data from 122 IJVs in Algeria. By analyzing the data using SPSSv25 and smart PLS 3.0, the findings show that absorptive capacity and transfer mechanisms are positively and significantly related to knowledge acquisition of the IJVs. However, knowledge management practices and environmental uncertainty are not significant. In addition, the relationship between IJV knowledge acquisition and innovativeness is significant.

Knowledge Management Practices and Project Performance in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Grace Syontheke Mburia ◽  
Shadrack Bett
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Moderate Pace ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices

Public infrastructure projects have taken a moderate pace since freedom. The records from the Kenya government 2014 on vision 2030 towards an internationally serious and prosperous Kenya demonstrate that the moderate pace in execution of open foundation ventures has prompted unsatisfactory street systems; under normalized open pleasantries; non network of the national matrix line to mechanical expected regions; inadequate relief measures in agrarian territories; and ruined motorization of the once serious enterprises that are going under. A major problem facing county governments is how to maximize on knowledge management in project management. The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of knowledge management practices on project performance in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study sets out to determine the effect of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, knowledge acquisition and knowledge storage on project performance in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study was anchored on Knowledge-Based View Theory the Resource-Based Theory and the Organization Learning Theory. The study adopted cross sectional, explanatory and descriptive research designs targeting 120 management staff and employees of Tharaka Nithi County. A census study of all the targeted staff was carried out. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were piloted with 12 staff from the neighboring Embu County to determine their return rate. The study used multiple regression analysis, frequencies, bar graphs, means and standard deviation measures. The study established that knowledge sharing influence project performance in Tharaka Nithi County. The study found that knowledge acquisition influences project performance in Tharaka Nithi County to a great extent. The study found that knowledge acquisition influences project performance in Tharaka Nithi County to a great. The study concludes that knowledge creation has a positive and significant influence on project performance in Tharaka Nithi County.The study will be used by project management team in other counties as it will help in formulation of proper knowledge management practices that promote effective project delivery.

Knowledge Management Practices in Brazilian Software Organizations

2010 ◽  
pp. 213-226
Author(s):  
Tatiana de Almeida Furquim ◽  
Sueli Angelica do Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Software Companies ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Knowledge Intensive Organizations ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Software Organization

This chapter explores knowledge management practices in a software organization. It argues that software companies are knowledge intensive organizations and therefore they must properly address the matter of knowledge management. This case study highlights the importance of understanding the practices of knowledge management and describes knowledge acquisition, protection, transfer, and application practices in the context of a Brazilian software organization. The authors hope that this chapter increases understanding of existing knowledge practices in software organizations.

Linking knowledge management to competitive strategies of knowledge-based SMEs

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohana Ngah ◽  
Kuan Yew Wong
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Competitive Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cost Leadership ◽  
Differentiation Strategy ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices

Purpose This paper aims to study the effect of knowledge management in formulating competitive strategies for knowledge-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach of a survey was carried out on 135 owners and managers of knowledge-based SMEs in Malaysia. Structural equation modeling technique was used to investigate the relationship between knowledge management and competitive strategies. SmartPLS software is used to analyze the quantitative data. Only SMEs which are involved in R&D and innovation were selected to get the right respondents who meet the objective of the study. Findings The findings show mixed results. Most dimensions of knowledge management have significant relationships to differentiation strategy except for knowledge creation and knowledge acquisition, with only knowledge acquisition showing a significant relationship to cost leadership. Findings reveal that knowledge management has a positive effect on competitive strategies with more inclination toward differentiation strategy, compared to cost leadership strategy which does synchronize with their commitment in research and development and innovation. Research limitations/implications This study is only focused on knowledge-based SMEs in central Malaysia. Second, the use of a survey approach minimized the flow of information. Practical implications SMEs do have knowledge management practices but may not be exploiting it well. Mapping knowledge management practices would help SMEs identify their strengths and weaknesses to explore better business opportunities. This proves that SMEs are leveraging their resources through knowledge application, dissemination, storage and protection to be different than their competitors. However, their apparent lack of knowledge in knowledge acquisition and knowledge creation should be addressed accordingly, as it is important for their future continuous sustainability. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature of knowledge management relating to competitive strategies in SMEs. The study offers insights on how competitive strategies were formulated through knowledge management. The mixed results reveal a new different outlook of knowledge management relating to competitive strategies.

scholarly journals EMPLOYEE PERCEPTION ON KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION IN ANDHRA BANK - A STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
V.Narasimha Rao
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Organization Performance ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Made In

Banks and financial institutions play a crucial role in the economic growth of any country. The present - day banking operations in India have undergone a sea change due to the explosion of Information Technology and emergence of several Knowledge Management Practices. Knowledge Management impact on the organization performance is well recognized. Andhra Bank was founded on 28th November 1923 and was nationalized in April 1980. With about 3000 branches, 6875 Delivery Channels, 34 satellite offices as on 31.3.2017 Andhra Bank has been leveraging on Knowledge acquisition and technology management for enhancing customer service. An attempt is made in this paper to examine the perception on knowledge acquisition process among officer and clerical cadre employees of the Andhra Bank through an empirical analysis.

scholarly journals The absorptive capacity of family firms

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Andersén
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – Absorptive capacity (AC) is a key competitive advantage and is defined as the capacity to absorb knowledge from the environment. Although some studies have examined how various antecedents to AC differ between family firms and non-family firms, no studies have set out to specifically analyze AC in the context of family firms. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the ability of family firms to absorb external knowledge by analyzing the relationship between “familiness” and “AC”. Design/methodology/approach – By reviewing and combining studies on AC and knowledge-management practices of family firms, new insights into the AC of family firms are developed. Findings – It is argued that due to higher levels of social capital, familiness is positively related to the ability to transform and use external knowledge (i.e. realized AC). However, firms with high levels of familiness are likely to be inferior in acquiring and assimilating external knowledge (i.e. potential AC). Originality/value – Although previous studies have analyzed various knowledge-management practices of family firms, no studies have set out to specifically explore how familiness affects various dimensions of AC.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management Practices for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Challenge for Business Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2956
Author(s):  
Tomas Cherkos Kassaneh ◽  
Ettore Bolisani ◽  
Juan-Gabriel Cegarra-Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Critical Resource ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Future Business

In the last decades, business competition has been increasingly among supply chains (SCs) rather than individual firms. Today, considering the challenges of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, it is becoming even more vital to coordinate and co-manage company resources, activities, and innovative efforts at the SC level. Consequently, knowledge, which is a critical resource for companies, needs to be managed properly not only in single firms but also across SCs. For the education of business managers, this implies a double challenge: first, to make students and future executives become aware of the knowledge management (KM) practices that can be adopted; second, to facilitate the assimilation of these practices for the effective management of SCs, to ensure higher economic and environmentally sustainable performances. Standard definitions and classifications can be of great help, but the current studies are very fragmented. This study contributes by exploring the literature and examining the KM practices that are proposed and defined by the different authors. A systematic review and a descriptive analysis of selected papers showed the trend and focus of papers in the KM and SC fields. In addition, based on the definitions and classifications drawn from the literature, this paper discusses a possible systematization of the key KM practices in SCs. The major contribution of this paper is the effort of re-definition and re-classification of KM practices and their potential importance for effective and sustainable SC management. This analysis can be especially useful for organizing KM courses targeted to current and future business managers.

scholarly journals Effects of Emerging-Economy Firms’ Knowledge Acquisition from an Advanced International Joint Venture Partner on Their Financial Performance Based on the Open Innovation Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Choo Yeon Kim ◽  
Eun-Hwa Seo ◽  
Canisha Booranabanyat ◽  
Kwangsoo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
International Joint Venture ◽  
International Joint

Although emerging-economy firms (E-E firms) must have a keen interest in improving their performance by utilizing knowledge transferred from their advanced international joint venture (IJV) partner, there has been little research on the performance implications of E-E firms’ knowledge transferred from their advanced IJV partner. So, drawing on open innovation and organizational learning perspectives, we examine whether, how, and when E-E firms’ knowledge acquisition from their IJV partner has a positive impact on their financial performance. Based on data collected from 127 Thai manufacturing firms with a local IJV partnered with an advanced overseas firm, our results reveal that E-E firms’ knowledge acquisition from their IJV partner has an overall positive influence on their financial performance in terms of growth and profitability. Our results further show that innovation performance mediates the relationship between E-E firms’ knowledge acquisition and their financial performance based on a moderated mediation analysis including innovation performance as a mediator and absorptive capacity as a moderator. It is also found that the positive mediation effect of innovation performance is more pronounced in the presence of higher absorptive capacity than otherwise. That is, our results show that even among E-E firms which have acquired much knowledge from their IJV partner, those with higher absorptive capacity achieve better innovation performance than those with lower absorptive capacity, and improved innovation performance subsequently contributes to producing superior financial performance. The key conclusions, implications, and limitations of our study are presented based on these findings.

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