The Consistency of Virtual Organizations Enabling Capabilities and Improvements in Knowledge Management Performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Moeini ◽  
Alireza Farmahini Farahani ◽  
Ahad Zare Ravasan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Virtual Organizations ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Competence Network ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Competitive Capabilities ◽  
Core Competences ◽  
The Impact

The success of a virtual organization (VO) largely depends on the effective collaboration of its members in orchestrating their knowledge, skills, core competences and resources. It enables the VOs to enhance competitive capabilities and respond better to business opportunities. Most previous studies have focused on the influence of some contingent factors on Knowledge Management (KM) process/ outcome and neglect the interacting relationships among these contingent factors. The objective of this study is to explore the interacting patterns among a VO enabling capabilities from a covariation perspective on Knowledge Management Performance (KMP). The authors introduce the concept of “consistency” which helps them investigate the impact of the VO enabling capabilities on KMP. The results from a field survey of 95 Iranian IT/ engineering firms which implement KM processes show that the “consistency” among these enabling capabilities has a significant positive impact on KMP. The novel point in this paper is to consider the following factors in a virtual context simultaneously: focus on core competence, network cooperation, integration, trust in the network, and ICT usage. The results of this study have provided a very useful reference for scholars and managers to identify the relevant issues of KM projects in VOs.

Investigating Web 2.0 Application Impacts on Knowledge Workers’ Decisions and Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haya Ajjan ◽  
Richard Hartshorne ◽  
Scott Buechler
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Continuous Use ◽  
The Impact

Web 2.0 applications (such as blogs, wikis, and group messaging) have been widely adopted by organizations to enhance the effectiveness of internal communication and improve knowledge management within the organization. However, predictors that impact Web 2.0 continuous use within the organization and knowledge management performance have been neither well defined nor well understood in academia and practice. This paper empirically investigates the impact of hedonic and utilitarian performance on continual usage intention of Web 2.0 applications within the organization, and then examines continuance use decision impact on knowledge management performance. The authors’ results are useful in developing guidelines and strategies to increase the likelihood of Web 2.0 continuance use and to improve its positive impact within the organization.

scholarly journals DAMPAK PEMBERITAAN PENYALAHGUNAAN FORMALIN DI SEKTOR KELAUTAN DAN PERIKANAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Yayan Hikmayani ◽  
Siti Hajar Suryawati ◽  
Agus Heri Purnomo ◽  
Zahri Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Policy Analysis ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Fish Products ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact

Riset dampak pemberitaan penyalahgunaan formalin di sektor kelautan dan perikanan telah dilakukan pada tahun 2006. Riset ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauhmana dampak yang ditimbulkan akibat pemberitaan tentang penyalahgunaan formalin di sektor kelautan dan perikanan pada produsen dan konsumen. Pendekatan studi digunakan melalui analisis kebijakan. Data primer dan sekunder dirumuskan sesuai keperluan analisis kebijakan ini yaitu penelusuran terhadap dampak pemberitaan formalin terhadap produsen dan konsumen di sektor kelautan dan perikanan. Kemudian data hasil verifikasi dan survey lapang yang berasal dari kuesioner dan catatan lapangan (field notes) diolah secara deskriptif untuk mendapatkan interpretasi logis. Lokasi studi ditetapkan secara sengaja (purposive) dengan kriteria tersebut merupakan sentra penanganan dan pengolahan produk perikanan dan diberitakan banyak menggunakan bahan kimia formalin yaitu Jawa Barat (Karawang), Jawa Tengah (Semarang), DKI Jakarta dan Bandar Lampung. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa bagi produsen yang meliputi nelayan, pengolah dan pembudidaya ikan dampak negatif dari pemberitaan formalin adalah menurunnya permintaan ikan hasil tangkapan dan olahan sehingga pendapatan nelayan dan pengolah menjadi berkurang, sedangkan bagi konsumen dampak negatifnya konsumen jadi takut mengkonsumsi ikan laut dan hasil olahan sehingga lebih memilih mengkonsumsi tempe/tahu dan telur. Dampak positifnya bagi produsen baik nelayan dan pengolah yaitu sebagian dari mereka jadi mengetahui bahwa formalin tersebut membahayakan dan berusaha tidak menggunakan lagi. Dampak positif bagi konsumen bertambah pengetahuan tentang bahaya formalin sehingga mereka akan lebih hati-hati dalam mengkonsumsi ikan dan untuk sementara konsumsi ikan mereka dialihkan ke ikan hasil budidaya yang banyak dijual dalam kondisi hidup. Tittle: The Impact of Announcement on The Mis-used of Formalin in Marine and Fisheries SectorResearch on impact of mis-used of formalin in marine and fisheries sector have been done in 2006. The aim of the research was to show the impact of announcement on the mis-used of formalin to producers and consumers. Policy analysis approach was used as the method of study. Primary and secondary data were formulated accordingly to meet the requirement of the policy analysis, that is impact of media release on both side of producers and consumers. Verified data and field survey processed descriptively to build logical interpretation.The locations of study were specified in purpose to represent the center of handling and processing of fisheries product indicated with formalyn abuse. These location were West Java (Karawang), Central Java (Semarang), DKI Jakarta and Bandar Lampung. The results of study showed that the negative impacts of the news on formalin abuse to the producers were decreasing on demand of catch and processed fish products, which in turn reduce the income of the fisherman and fish processors. On the other side, the consumer shift their preference to other products such as tempe, tofu and eggs. The positive impacts to the fisherman and fish processors were the knowledge of the danger of formalin abuse on their products and they avoid to use the chemical. The positive impact on fish consumers were the awareness on formalin use on health arose and temporary their fish consumption shifted to the aqucultured fish which sold in living form.

scholarly journals Understanding the Role of Rural Poor’s Endogenous Impetus in Poverty Reduction: Evidence from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Liu ◽  
Fubin Huang ◽  
Zihan Wang ◽  
Chuanmin Shuai ◽  
Jiaxin Li
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical Capital ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Partial Least Squares Model ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Motivating the endogenous impetus of the poor to eradicate poverty is an endogenous dilemma that is difficult to solve using the current external poverty alleviation model. In this paper, based on the field survey data of 1112 poor rural households in China, we examine the impact of the poor’s endogenous impetus on their poverty reduction. Firstly, we identify two different components of endogenous impetus: thought impetus and behavior impetus. Secondly, the poverty reduction (livelihood status) of farmers was used as an endogenous variable to construct a partial least squares model to verify our explanation of the role of endogenous impetus of the poor in poverty reduction. The results indicate that (1) both thought impetus and behavior impetus have a positive impact on the livelihood status of the poor; (2) the human capital, physical capital, and social capital of the poor have a positive relationship with the two components of endogenous impetus; and (3) endogenous impetus plays a mediation role between livelihood capital and livelihood status. As expected, human and physical capital have a positive and significant relationship with poverty reduction. The important enlightenment of this study is that it is very important to motivate the poor’s endogenous impetus of escaping poverty in addition to improving external conditions such as livelihood capital owned by farmers in an effort to realize sustainable poverty reduction.

Examining the Impact of Web 2.0 Applications on Knowledge Management Performance

2016 ◽  
pp. 1257-1277
Author(s):  
Scott Buechler ◽  
Richard Hartshorne ◽  
Haya Ajjan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Pls Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

There has been an increasing interest in the use of Web 2.0 applications to enhance the effectiveness of internal communication and improve knowledge management within the organization. However, extant Web 2.0 research has focused on the implementation, adaption patterns, and benefits, and little has been done to empirically examine the determinants of continuance use of Web 2.0 within the organization and its impact on knowledge performance. The objective of this study is to empirically examine the impact of both hedonic and utilitarian performance on the intention of knowledge workers to continue to use Web 2.0 applications within an organization, and then investigate the influence of the continuance use decision on knowledge management performance. The proposed model is tested using a survey of knowledge workers using Web 2.0 applications in their organizations. The results of the PLS analysis empirically validate the relationship between antecedents, continuance use, and knowledge management performance. Research and managerial implications of our findings are presented.

Examining the Impact of Web 2.0 Applications on Knowledge Management Performance

2014 ◽  
pp. 90-110
Author(s):  
Scott Buechler ◽  
Richard Hartshorne ◽  
Haya Ajjan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Pls Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

There has been an increasing interest in the use of Web 2.0 applications to enhance the effectiveness of internal communication and improve knowledge management within the organization. However, extant Web 2.0 research has focused on the implementation, adaption patterns, and benefits, and little has been done to empirically examine the determinants of continuance use of Web 2.0 within the organization and its impact on knowledge performance. The objective of this study is to empirically examine the impact of both hedonic and utilitarian performance on the intention of knowledge workers to continue to use Web 2.0 applications within an organization, and then investigate the influence of the continuance use decision on knowledge management performance. The proposed model is tested using a survey of knowledge workers using Web 2.0 applications in their organizations. The results of the PLS analysis empirically validate the relationship between antecedents, continuance use, and knowledge management performance. Research and managerial implications of our findings are presented.

Impact of Knowledge Management Dimensions on Learning Organization

2013 ◽  
pp. 145-162
Author(s):  
Deepak Chawla ◽  
Himanshu Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Business Excellence ◽  
Learning Capabilities ◽  
Organizational Ability ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Knowledge and knowledge driven learning determines the organizational ability to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. To excel in business, organizations need to develop processes that facilitate streamline information flow resulting in enhanced learning. This paper investigates the learning capabilities demonstrated by Indian organizations and for the differences between business excellence awarded and non-awarded organizations. This paper examines the impact of Knowledge Management (KM) dimensions on Learning Organization (LO) and tests if the impact is significantly different for these groups. A convenience sample of 57 executives from 16 Indian organizations participated in the study. The results show that organizations awarded for business excellence fare better on all items of LO as compared to non-awarded ones. However, statistical difference is found only in Vision and Strategy and Performance Improvement Process. The results show that most of the KM dimensions have a positive impact on LO dimensions.

A Contingency Approach to Knowledge Management

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic ◽  
Kursad Ozlen ◽  
Nermina Durmic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Different Types ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Contingency View ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Contingency Approach

A contingency perspective of knowledge management recognises the need for a fit between knowledge management solutions (KMS) and decision making contexts which they support. In order to determine the best fit, a field survey was carried out to investigate the impact of two different types of KMS (technical and social) on decision makers' behaviour and performance in different decision contexts (simple and complex). The results provide partial support for the contingency view. As expected, the study identified social KMS as the best fit for complex contexts, based on subjects' superior performance from comparable adoption of both KMS. In contrast, the study identified that both KMS were an equally good fit for simple contexts, based on similar levels of subjects' performance, but social KMS was preferred in terms of adoption. These findings contribute to much needed empirical evidence for research and provide useful guidance for practice. However, their limitations warrant further study.

A new model for investigating the role of knowledge management system on the mental health of employees

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mazaherinezhad ◽  
Aram Mahmood Ahmed ◽  
Marwan Yassin Ghafour ◽  
Omed Hassan Ahmed ◽  
Saqib Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose Knowledge management (KM) implementation is the ideal solution for enhancing employee’s abilities like mental health and performance. This study aims at testing the impact of KM mechanism on personnel’s mental health at the Iran University of Medical Sciences. Design/methodology/approach The study is a descriptive, correlational and applied one. The library and field studies have been used to collect data through the questionnaire. The proposed model and the data have been analyzed using Smart PLS software. A questionnaire has been conducted by an arbitrary sampling method. Findings The results have shown that the main factors of KM have a direct, meaningful positive impact on innovation. Besides, the critical parameters of KM success, strategy and process have a significant and direct positive effect on the tendency for knowledge-sharing behavior. Further, the direct relationship of the trend for knowledge-sharing behavior with the mental health of employees has positively been confirmed. The results have also indicated that psychological empowerment has a positive and significant effect on the mental health of employees. Research limitations/implications This study has investigated the four parameters (i.e. key factors for KM success, KM strategy, KM processes and psychological empowerment) impacting the knowledge-sharing intention, conduct of the people and the mental health of the employees. Scholars can investigate other personal and organizational parameters such as probable backgrounds of the knowledge-sharing intention, conduct and the mental health of the employees. Practical implications These findings will be essential in the understanding of the interplay among various signals in theory and the understanding of patients’ choices in the electronic health (e-health) community in practice. The results have implications for existing health management and e-health literature. The present paper will help policymakers, healthcare executives and project managers to effectively set their operations and make them maintainable, prevent unpredicted obstacles and better allocate their resources. Overall, the result of this paper will guide researchers who are working in the field of e-health. Originality/value The findings can develop robust knowledge-sharing platforms and offer insightful suggestions for management practitioners in emerging markets.

scholarly journals The Mediating Effect of Decision Quality on Knowledge Management and Firm Performance for Chinese Entrepreneurs: An Empirical Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyun Yu ◽  
Yanjie Shang ◽  
Nan Wang ◽  
Zhenzhong Ma
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Decision Quality ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Chinese Entrepreneurs ◽  
The Impact

While it is well-known knowledge management is crucial for an organization’s competitive advantage, relatively little research has explored the process whereby knowledge management affects firm performance in a collectivistic culture such as China. This study is to explore the mechanism through which knowledge management helps improve firm performance and then to examine the mediating role of decision quality in the Chinese context. Using a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from Chinese entrepreneurs and with structural equation modeling, this study shows that knowledge accumulation, internal sharing, and external knowledge sharing all have a positive impact on firm performance, and decision quality partially mediates the impact of knowledge management on firm performance. This study adds value to the knowledge management literature by introducing decision quality as a mediating variable to examine the impact of knowledge sharing on firm performance in China. The findings of this study can help enrich the literature on knowledge management and firm performance and highlight the important impact of decision quality on knowledge management and firm performance. Management practitioners can also benefit from the findings.

Improving clinical undergraduate experience in otolaryngology: an audit of practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (11) ◽  
pp. 960-965
Author(s):  
A W Mayer ◽  
S Carrie
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Undergraduate Experience ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundOtolaryngology is under-represented in UK medical schools. This presents challenges in terms of exposing students to the diversity of otolaryngology, as well as ‘showcasing’ the specialty as a career option. This study aimed to audit the impact of a change in the delivery of final year tuition on student satisfaction.MethodParticipants were final year medical students completing a 2-day otolaryngology placement. A novel teaching programme was developed in response to feedback from students who completed a baseline teaching programme. The novel programme was evaluated over a 10-week period using questionnaires.ResultsFifty-eight participants completed the novel programme questionnaire. Overall, there was a positive impact on student satisfaction. Students completing the novel programme expressed a desire for increased otolaryngology placement.ConclusionThis approach is an effective means of teaching otolaryngology to undergraduates. A mutual desire for greater exposure to otolaryngology in the undergraduate curriculum is held by medical students and otolaryngologists.

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