Knowledge Management Innovation Research Articles

Pioneering Sustainability: Insights from the Integrative Role of Knowledge Management Processes and Technological Innovation

This paper examines the quantitative relationship between knowledge management and technological innovation and their influence on sustainable development. Organizations have increasingly focused on knowledge management processes, recognizing their importance for maintaining competitiveness and sustainability. The purpose of our study was to shed light on the impact of knowledge management processes on a firm’s sustainability and innovation. Specifically, we investigated the relationship between knowledge acquisition, knowledge storage, knowledge transfer, and knowledge application and their effects on product/service innovation, process innovation, radical innovation, and incremental innovation. Using data from 272 questionnaires completed by top managers from companies operating in Greece, we provide strong evidence of a positive relationship between knowledge acquisition, storage, and application on product innovation whereas knowledge acquisition, storage, and transfer have a statistically significant effect on process innovation. Furthermore, we found a strong positive relationship between knowledge transfer and radical innovation. Finally, all four knowledge management processes have a strong positive impact on incremental innovation. The strength of these statistically significant results is reinforced by the magnitude of the corresponding estimated coefficients. The robustness of our results was further confirmed through the estimation of a Structural Equation Model (SEM) with the application of the Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique.

The Impact of Knowledge Management on Digital Innovation in Time of Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Digital Capability and Digital Orientation

This study examines the relationship between knowledge management, digital capabilities, digital orientation, and digital innovation by focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collection used survey data from SME managers during the period July to December 2021. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Square method by focusing on 247 managers. The findings in this study are that knowledge management has a positive effect on digital capability and digital orientation. Meanwhile, digital competence and digital orientation mediate the impact of knowledge management on digital innovation. These findings underline the importance of digitalization during periods of crisis for SMEs.

Uncovering SMEs’ knowledge management capability in innovation adoption and business performance: The moderating role of environmental turbulence

BACKGROUND: Knowledge serves as the foundation for SMEs to enhance capabilities in navigating turbulent environments. This study highlights that SMEs capability is a determinant in adopting innovations and business performance. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to uncover the capabilities of SMEs in relation to innovation adoption and business performance, with environmental turbulence acting as a moderating variable between innovation adoption and business performance. METHODS: This study employed an explanatory approach that established quantitative foundations. PLS-SEM was utilized as the statistical analysis approach to test the developed hypotheses. An offline survey was conducted using data collected from 159 SMEs in the creative economy sectors. RESULTS: The results reveal that knowledge management capability and dynamic capability significantly influence on innovation adoption. However, innovation capability has an insignificant effect on innovation adoption. Additionally, innovation adoption has a significant effect on business performance. Environmental turbulence, as a moderating variable between innovation adoption and business performance, demonstrates a weakening effect. Furthermore, this study also examines the mediating role of innovation adoption. CONCLUSIONS: The interplay of knowledge management capability, innovation adoption, and business performance enhances the optimal capabilities of SMEs to achieve competitive advantage. On the basis of the KBV, knowledge fortifies the potential capacities, thereby fostering unique capabilities.

Role of Knowledge Management Practices in Enhancing Innovation and Competitiveness in the Ethiopian Leather Industry

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of knowledge management practices in enhancing innovation and competitiveness in the Ethiopian leather industry.
 Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
 Findings: The role of knowledge management practices in enhancing innovation and competitiveness in the Ethiopian leather industry is significant. Through effective knowledge management strategies, such as knowledge sharing, transfer, and utilization, firms can capitalize on their intellectual capital to foster innovation and improve competitiveness. By leveraging existing knowledge assets and creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Ethiopian leather companies can position themselves for sustained growth and success in both domestic and international markets.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Resource-based view (RBV) theory, dynamic capabilities theory & social capital theory may be used to anchor future studies on the role of knowledge management practices in enhancing innovation and competitiveness in the Ethiopian leather industry. Organizations within the Ethiopian leather industry should invest in capacity-building programs to enhance employees' knowledge management capabilities. Government policies should be formulated to support knowledge management initiatives and innovation in the Ethiopian leather industry.

A Study on the Mediating Effect of Knowledge Management Capability between HRM Practices and Radical Innovation Capability in Malaysia SME-ICT

Increasingly, executives understand the value of information as a source of new ideas for their companies. Only a small number of research examine the role of HR management in increasing knowledge competency, which leads to enhanced creativity inside firms. Because of this, this research examines how human resource management policies and practices affect the link between knowledge management competency and innovation. Consequently, The research is based on primary data collected from 200 SMEs in Malaysia's Klang Valley in the ICT sector. The study's goals necessitate a quantitative methodology. ICT small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owners, CEOs, and managers are surveyed utilizing a survey method. More than 200 responses were received and analysed in the course of this study. The study models and hypotheses were evaluated using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. Research is scarce in the domains of HRM and innovation, as well as the interaction between HRM and knowledge management in the context of innovation. Research indicates a good correlation between Human Resource Management (HRM) Capabilities and Knowledge Management.

Incorporating sustainability in organizational strategy: a framework for enhancing sustainable knowledge management and green innovation

PurposeThis study investigates the crucial link between sustainable practices and organizational development, focusing on sustainable knowledge management (SKM), green innovation (GI) and corporate sustainable development (CSD) in diverse Pakistani organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a comprehensive research methodology involving advanced statistical techniques, such as confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling. These methods are instrumental in exploring the complex interrelationships between SKM, GI, moderating factors and CSD.FindingsThis research generates significant findings and actively contributes to sustainable development. The following sections (Sections 4 and 5) delve into the specific findings and in-depth discussions, shedding light on how industry regulation, organizational sustainability priorities, workplace culture collaboration and alignment between green culture and knowledge management practices influence the relationships between SKM, GI and CSD. These findings provide valuable insights for the research community and organizations striving for sustainability.Practical implicationsThe study’s findings have practical implications for organizations seeking to enhance their sustainability efforts and embrace a socially and environmentally conscious approach to organizational growth.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature on sustainable practices and organizational development. Researchers and business people can learn a lot from it because it uses advanced econometric models in new ways and focuses on the link between knowledge management, GI and sustainable corporate development.

Proactiveness, knowledge management capability and innovation ambidexterity: an empirical examination of digital supply chain adoption

PurposeThis paper has predicted digital supply chain (DSC) adoption through the role of firms' proactiveness, knowledge management capability (KMC), innovation ambidexterity and the moderating effect of environmental dynamism.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data from 354 managers in manufacturing and service firms were analysed using the PLS-SEM model.FindingsThe present study's findings ascertained the significant role of innovation ambidexterity in influencing DSC adoption, given that innovation exploration's direct and mediating impacts were greater than innovation exploitation's. Firms' proactiveness had the highest path coefficient value among the endogenous variables as an indispensable source for firms to successfully embrace KMC and innovation ambidexterity. The role of firm size on DSC adoption was also significant, revealing that SMEs were more likely than larger firms to adopt DSC practices. Despite its significant effect on innovation ambidexterity, KMC surprisingly exhibited no direct influence on DSC adoption. Furthermore, the findings demonstrated the significant moderating role of environmental dynamism on the effect of KMC on innovation exploration.Research limitations/implicationsThis research endeavour has presented valuable insights for scholars and managers, furnishing them with a framework to facilitate decision-making processes regarding adopting DSC practices. A key insight gleaned from this study has been the remarkable value of firms' proactive behaviour and innovation ambidexterity in facilitating DSC adoption decisions. Such adoption has empowered organisations to deploy appropriate interventions and allocate resources efficiently, considering the pivotal role of innovation exploration in contrast to the relatively limited impact of innovation exploitation within this context. Managers may also underscore the significance of firm size in shaping DSC adoption decisions. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been more likely to embrace DSC initiatives than their larger counterparts. The agile scale and streamlined organisational structures of SMEs often translate into faster decision-making processes, allowing for DSC adoption with relative ease. SMEs might also exhibit a greater openness to reap the benefits associated with DSC systems, such as improved operational efficiency and cost reduction.Originality/valueThe present study has advanced DSC adoption research by examining innovation ambidexterity, knowledge management capability and firms' proactiveness. It has also provided valuable insights for scholars and managers, presenting a framework for decision-making processes regarding DSC adoption in an emerging economy context.

Research on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Knowledge Management in Higher Vocational Colleges using Big Data Analysis

Research on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Knowledge Management in Higher Vocational Colleges using Big Data Analysis

The role of digital literacy and knowledge management on process innovation in SMEs

Research on digital literacy, knowledge management and process innovation variables has not been widely carried out in Indonesia, therefore more studies need to be carried out immediately since small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in economic activities. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of digital literacy on knowledge management, digital literacy on process innovation and financial management on process innovation. The research method is quantitative using partial least square structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis with data analysis tools using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The study involved 489 respondents who owned SMEs and it was determined using simple random sampling. The type of variable scale used is the ordinal scale. The rating scale for each statement uses a rating scale technique with a Likert scale type. Online questionnaires are distributed through online media, the data analysis stage is the outer model test, namely the validity and reliability test and the inner model test, namely the hypothesis test or significance test. The independent variable of this research is digital literacy, the mediating variable is knowledge management, and the dependent variable is process innovation variable. Based on the results of research data analysis it was found that digital literacy had a positive and significant relationship on knowledge management, digital literacy had a positive and significant relationship on process innovation, knowledge management had a positive and significant relationship on process innovation. Knowledge management played as full mediators in the relationship between digital leisure variables and process innovation.

Mediating Role of Organizational Change Readiness on Knowledge Management and Entrepreneurial Orientation for Innovation

The research aimed to explore factors that could help schools enhance their innovation which is challenging due to their institution nature. Three variables were investigated as the antecedents of innovations: entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, and organizational change readiness. In education, entrepreneurial orientation was gauged through five dimensions: innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, autonomy, and competitive aggressiveness. The knowledge management process involved three dimensions: knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, and knowledge utilization. The relationship between knowledge management variables was formative, as no single dimension fully captured the entire process; each contributes uniquely. Organizational change readiness dimensions included changing commitment and change efficacy. Dependent variable innovation was assessed through technical, administrative, and managerial innovation. The empirical research was quantitative by design, and data were collected from 110 private secondary schools across Indonesia. The research model was tested using partial least squares – structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with the extended repeated indicator approach. The research finds that entrepreneurial orientation does not directly affect innovation, but it is fully mediated by organizational change readiness. Additionally, while knowledge management has a significant direct effect on innovation, organizational change readiness partially mediates the relationship. The research also highlights the importance of organizational change readiness, which has rarely been discussed in entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management literature.

The nexus of knowledge management processes and innovation performance: the moderates of big data analytical

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to identify how knowledge management processes impact innovation performance in the Jordanian medical sector (private hospitals) as well as identify how big data analytics moderates this performance.Design/methodology/approachTwo hundred ninety-one questionnaires were analyzed for the purpose of this study. A structural equation model (SEM) was used to test convergence validity, discriminant validity and reliability. In order to analyze the data, bootstrapping was used.FindingsThe empirical results showed that all knowledge management processes are statistically significant in influencing innovation performance. Furthermore, big data analytics moderates the relationship between knowledge management processes and innovation performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe results of this cross-sectional study are limited to one country and one industry due to methodological limitations, and the results represent a snapshot at a particular point in time.Originality/valueJordan's medical leaders will benefit from this study, since it emphasizes the importance of knowledge management processes to enhance innovation performance, especially given the importance of big data analytics in the field, increasing innovation capabilities in the medical field, thereby increasing innovation levels.

<b>Analysis of Knowledge Management, Organizational Ambidexterity and Financial Innovation in Banking Sector</b>

The banking industry is the backbone of an economy. The competition in the banking sector and the threat of a third financial crisis require banks to become more effective and efficient. It may be accomplished through financial innovation. The primary purpose of the research is to develop a framework for fostering financial innovation through evaluating the relationship among knowledge management (KM), organizational ambidexterity (OAMB), and level of financial innovation (LoFI) in the banking sector and to develop a framework. To achieve the research aim, a survey was carried out among the commercial banks of Pakistan. The findings of this research are based on 383 responses from Pakistan. The collected data was analyzed using structural equational modeling. Findings indicated that KM significantly influenced OAMB and LoFI, and OAMB significantly influenced LoFI. Moreover, organizational climate (OC) moderated the relationship between KM and OAMB, and environmental dynamism moderated the relationship between OAMB and LoFI. The researcher also analyzed the relationship between OAMB, KM, and LoFI and found that OAMB mediated the relationship between KM and LoFI. Based on the research findings, the researcher suggested that banks should enhance the level of KM and OAMB as these two things increase LoFI. Banks should also foster OC in a way that may enhance learning and sharing. Likewise, banks should also critically appraise the external environment to increase LoFI.

Title: The Influence Of Innovative Work Behavior And Knowledge Management On Organizational Performance In Coffee Shops In Bandung City

The proliferation of coffee shops in Bandung city is influenced by various factors, including the cultural significance of coffee consumption, the tendency of young individuals to frequent coffee establishments, and the influx of tourists to the city. Nevertheless, a considerable number of coffee shops have experienced closure shortly after their establishment due to their inability to sustain themselves in the industry. This predicament is often attributed to a deficiency in the knowledge required to manage human resources, thereby impeding organizational performance effectively. Consequently, this research aims to examine the impact of knowledge management and innovative work behavior on organizational performance. The study focuses on three coffee shops situated in Bandung, with a total sample size of 39 individuals. The findings from these establishments demonstrate a significant and positive influence of innovative work behavior and knowledge management on organizational performance. However, it is noteworthy that disparities in regulations and policies among the three coffee shops have engendered varying perspectives among employees regarding knowledge management, innovative work behavior, and organizational performance

PENGARUH EMPLOYEE HAPPINESS DAN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TERHADAP KINERJA INOVASI PADA PT. ASTRA TOYOTA AUTO 2000 ASIA AFRIKA BANDUNG

This research was conducted to determine the effect Employee Happiness and Knowledge Management on Innovation Performance at PT. Astra Toyota Auto 2000 Asia Africa Bandung. This research uses quantitative methods with descriptive and causal research types. Sampling was done by non-probability sampling method or saturated sampling technique, with a total of 54 respondents. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) with the SmartPLS 4.0 analysis tool, The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between Employee Happiness and Innovation Performance, Employee Happiness and Knowledge Management, Knowledge Management and Innovation Performance as well as an indirect relationship between Employee Happiness and Innovation Performance through Knowledge Management. So that in improving innovation performance, paying attention to employee happiness and the application of knowledge management needs to be improved at PT. Astra Toyota Auto 2000 Asia Africa Bandung.

Digitalization of business models, knowledge management and green technology innovation of Chinese manufacturing enterprises: a mixed analysis based on the Haier COSMOPlat ecosystem

ABSTRACT Under the wave of global digital development, deepening the digital application in the production process of traditional manufacturing enterprises and promoting the digitalization, networking, intelligence and ecological upgrading of business models of manufacturing enterprises have become an important starting point for countries to promote the ‘green sustainable development’ strategy. However, the mechanism of the digitalization of business models of traditional manufacturing enterprises on green technology innovation remains under-studied. In view of this, based on the Haier COSMOPlat business ecosystem, this paper adopts a mixed analysis method of case study and empirical research to study the digitalization of business models and green technology innovation in manufacturing enterprises. The results show that the digitalization of business models has a significant positive impact on the green technology innovation of manufacturing enterprises. In addition, knowledge-sharing level and knowledge-integration capability play a mediating role between the digitalization of business models and green innovation, of which the role of knowledge-integration capability is more obvious. This research conclusion has important theoretical value and practical guiding significance for traditional manufacturing enterprises to realize green technology innovation and sustainable development through the digitalization of business models.

Unlocking Sustainable Success in Saudi Arabia: The Interplay of Knowledge Management and Green Innovation

As organizations around the world address sustainability issues, increasing attention is being devoted to the role that knowledge management can play in encouraging ecologically desirable behavior. The primary goal of the study was to evaluate how knowledge management affects sustainable performance, with an emphasis on the mediating function of green innovation. Data were acquired from 275 managers and senior employees working in the oil, gas, electricity, water desalination, and minerals industries in Saudi Arabia. The primary method of data collection was a self-administered and online survey. Using the Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (AMOS) tool, the data were assessed, and a thorough examination of the connections between knowledge management, green innovation, and sustainable performance was created. According to the results, there is a direct link between knowledge management and sustained performance. Furthermore, it was discovered that green innovation acted as a mediating component in this relationship, shedding light on the advantages that knowledge management brought to green innovation and how those advantages benefitted sustainable performance. This study adds to the body of current literature by empirically proving the linkages between knowledge management, green innovation, and sustainable performance. It emphasizes how important knowledge management is in promoting environmentally friendly behaviors and provides practical advice for companies trying to match their strategy with sustainability goals.

The Role of Knowledge Management and Green Innovation in Sustainable Performance

This study investigates the function of knowledge management (KM) in fostering sustainable performance through green innovation actions and strategies. Data were gathered for the study from managers at several organizations in services and manufacturing industry. In order to examine how knowledge management processes, which include knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing, and application, affect the advancement of green innovation actions and green innovation strategies, and sustainable performance using structural equation modeling (SEM) was used. The findings indicate that knowledge management has a substantial and positive impact on both green innovation and sustainable performance. A sub-dimensional investigation further revealed that, with the exception of knowledge acquisition, which demonstrated insignificant effects on sustainable, all other paths showed statistically significant outcomes. Furthermore, the study underscores the universal significance of KM for firms.

Retracted: Artificial-Intelligence-Based Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation of Innovative Knowledge Management in Universities

Retracted: Artificial-Intelligence-Based Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation of Innovative Knowledge Management in Universities

Exploring the Intersection of Knowledge Management and Spirituality in Higher Education Institutions

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have the fundamental role of teaching, research, and interaction with society, which are the three main vertices in the creation and dissemination of knowledge. HEIs can enhance their sustainability and competitiveness by effectively managing the knowledge of each collaborator and creating more value. In this way, HEIs lay the foundation for sustainable growth and extend their competitive advantages. However, it requires motivated and committed collaborators aligned with the mission, values, and objectives of the organization. Therefore, we suggest that the incorporation of spirituality can promote innovation, organizational sustainability, and increase knowledge management practices. To address the research gap on the integration of KM and spirituality in HEIs, we conducted a literature review using three databases, Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO. The review revealed that the integration of KM and organizational spirituality has not been studied in an integrated way. As such, we present suggestions for future research and practice, emphasizing the need for HEIs to focus on managing knowledge and incorporating spirituality into their practices to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability. Accordingly, this study contributes to the literature by awarding and discussing KM and spirituality as two key components of HEIs. Once, incorporating spirituality can promote innovation, organizational sustainability, and increase knowledge management practices. Moreover, this study provides valuable insights for HEIs to improve their management practices, promote sustainability, and enhance their competitive advantages.

Knowledge Management and HRM Innovation through Expatriates

In this study, the main objective is to understand how the international assignment is related to the acquisition and transfer of knowledge. As specific objectives, we intend to understand the international assignments motivations and to explore how the international assignment can impact the employee's career development. Through an exploratory case study approach, a qualitative research methodology was used to collect data, using a semi-structured interview with a group of stakeholders from an international company (five expatriates and two organisational representatives of expatriations process) in order to answer to the following research questions which factors contribute to the acquisition and transfer of knowledge of expatriates in companies? and how does the acquisition and transfer of knowledge of expatriates in companies take place? The interviews were verbatim transcript and data analysed according to thematic analysis procedures. Our findings show that expatriates are simultaneously agents of knowledge acquisition and knowledge transferring. In addition, expatriates have many high expectations about the useful of their knowledge transferring to home company, specifically in their organisational career evolution and for business innovation and competitiveness. Using the findings, on the one hand international companies can improve human resources system to fit their support practices to needs and expectations of their expatriates after return to home company. On the other hand, the knowledge brought from expatriation, helps organisations at the strategic level through market knowledge and enables the implementation of international innovation human resources policies and practices, contributing to the globalisation of the company. Some conclusions to the contributes to the knowledge management will be highlighted in the last part of the paper.