Leveraging Knowledge Management Research Articles

Green innovation strategies in Vietnamese enterprises: leveraging knowledge management and digitalization for sustainable competitiveness

Green innovation strategies in Vietnamese enterprises: leveraging knowledge management and digitalization for sustainable competitiveness

Leveraging Knowledge Management for Business Success: The Influence of Dynamic Capabilities and Entrepreneurial Competence, Moderated by Government Policy

This study examines the impact of knowledge management on business performance, mediated by dynamic capabilities and entrepreneurial competence, and moderated by government policy. A survey of 156 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Riau Coastal Food sector was conducted, and data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that knowledge management positively influences business performance, with dynamic capabilities and entrepreneurial competence acting as key mediators. However, government policy does not significantly moderate this relationship. The study highlights the importance of internal organizational capabilities in enhancing SME performance, suggesting that firms must focus on dynamic capabilities and entrepreneurial competence to maximize the benefits of knowledge management.

From authentic leadership to knowledge sharing and knowledge worker retention: mediating role of psychological empowerment

ABSTRACT This study explores how leaders can reduce employees’ intention to quit and stimulate knowledge sharing in knowledge-based companies. Grounded in intrinsic motivation theory, it investigates the impact of authentic leadership on these outcomes, analyzing the mediating role of psychological empowerment. We tested the hypotheses in a sample of 123 professionals from a large private company operating in Brazil’s digital communication sector, employing structural equation modelling with Bayesian estimation. Results show that authentic leadership decreases the intention to quit and increases knowledge sharing. Additionallly, psychological empowerment fully mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and follower knowledge sharing but does not affect the intention to quit. This study highlights the role of positive forms of leadership in leveraging knowledge management and the importance of psychological empowerment as a critical mechanism through which authentic leaders promote knowledge sharing. Lastly, it underscores the association between authentic leadership and decreased turnover intention among knowledge workers.

Leveraging Knowledge Management to Enhance Human Resource Management Efficiency: Insights from Mekong Delta Service Enterprises

Leveraging Knowledge Management to Enhance Human Resource Management Efficiency: Insights from Mekong Delta Service Enterprises

Leveraging Knowledge Management Techniques for Developing Multimedia Exercise Guides for Elderly Fall Prevention

In this research study, the primary objective was to develop a comprehensive exercise program specifically designed for elderly individuals. The focus was on evaluating various exercise postures and validating their impact on muscle groups. By integrating knowledge management systems with knowledge engineering methodologies, the aim was to optimize the design of exercise postures and promote optimal health outcomes for the elderly. Divided into three distinct experiments, the study employed a systematic approach to acquire, represent, and validate knowledge related to exercise postures for the elderly population. The use of knowledge management systems and engineering methodologies facilitated the design of effective exercise postures tailored to meet the unique needs and capabilities of elderly individuals. Experiment I focused on knowledge acquisition through structured interviews with physical therapists. The acquired knowledge was used to screen and prioritize exercise postures suitable for elderly individuals. Expert recommendations and analysis were employed to select a set of exercise postures. Using a matrix combination approach, 189 possible exercise postures were generated by combining aerobic and dance postures. Through a screening process, 52 postures were selected as suitable for elderly individuals. Experiment II utilized kinesthetic representation techniques to visually represent the 52 selected exercise postures for the elderly. Additionally, frame representation was employed to capture muscle specifications associated with each posture. The representation design was validated by physical exercise experts. In the first step of Experiment III, a total of 52 exercise postures were implemented and evaluated with elderly participants. The implementation and validation process aimed to identify the best and most appropriate postures for the elderly, considering factors such as satisfaction levels, difficulty levels, and safety considerations. Through this rigorous evaluation, the initial selection of 52 postures was narrowed down to a final set of 21 suitable postures. The validation results provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of the exercise postures and their impact on the elderly participants. It ensured that the chosen postures were not only effective in promoting optimal health outcomes but also minimized the risk of injury. The iterative assessment and refinement process contributed to the development of an evidence-based exercise program specifically tailored to the unique needs and capabilities of elderly individuals. For the second step of Experiment III, the effects of the selected exercise postures on different muscle groups were validated. Three physical exercise experts evaluated the impact on upper limb, trunk, and lower limb muscles. Specific muscle groups, such as brachioradialis, deltoid, quadriceps, and hamstring, were found to be strongly focused on during the exercises, while trunk muscles were rated as poor overall. The evaluation involved implementing and evaluating a total of 52 exercise postures with elderly participants. The selection of the final 21 postures was based on the evaluation results and provided insights into satisfaction levels, difficulty levels, and safety considerations for each exercise posture. The validation outcomes showed a high level of agreement among the experts, ranging from 79% to 91%. For conclusion, this research aimed to enhance exercise programs for the elderly by developing more effective methodologies for designing exercise postures. By considering the specific requirements of the elderly population and utilizing knowledge management systems, the study successfully created exercise postures that maximize health benefits and overall well-being. Through the implementation of knowledge engineering methodologies and the utilization of knowledge management systems, the research optimized the design of exercise postures for elderly individuals. The division of the study into three experiments enabled a comprehensive analysis of the acquired knowledge, leading to the development of exercise postures specifically tailored to the needs of the elderly population.

New economy and Knowledge Management in Emerging Markets

This paper delves into the interplay between the new economy and knowledge management within the context of emerging markets. As globalization intensifies and technology propels change, emerging markets stand at the crossroads, poised to leverage knowledge management for sustainable economic growth. Through exhaustive research, we found that successful integration of knowledge management practices within these markets led to increased innovation, competitive advantage, and economic resilience. However, challenges in infrastructure, cultural nuances, and technology adaptation pose significant obstacles. Our recommendations emphasize the need for a hybrid approach, blending traditional wisdom with modern knowledge management strategies, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. By adopting these tailored approaches, emerging markets can navigate the challenges of the new economy, harnessing knowledge management as a robust tool for sustained economic prosperity.

The Role of Knowledge Management: Organizational Culture and Leadership in Shaping Competitive Advantage

This study looks into the relationship between knowledge management and Organizational competitive advantage. It investigates how knowledge management practises might help to mitigate the impact of Organizational culture and leadership on attaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. A quantitative research approach is used to obtain data from employees in various organisations via questionnaires. The findings emphasise the critical role of knowledge management in encouraging innovation, improving decision-making, and increasing operational efficiency, all of which contribute to competitive advantage. The research also highlights the role of Organizational culture and leadership in fostering knowledge sharing and use. The research's results emphasise cultivating a positive culture, investing in leadership skills, and dedicating resources to support knowledge management activities. While the study has limitations, such as its specific context and reliance on self-reported data, future research recommendations include longitudinal studies, comparative analyses, qualitative investigations, and investigating the impact of technology on knowledge management and competitive advantage. This study offers useful insights for organisations seeking to leverage knowledge management for long-term competitive advantage in today's volatile business market.

The case for integrating and leveraging knowledge management and ELearning for effective online education

The rapidly growing use of technology in education is changing the way knowledge is produced, stored, and distributed to students locally and globally. Today, learning is no longer solely deployed in a physical classroom due to the increased rate of student’s enrollment in online education for various reasons. The nation's educational system greatly benefits from internet-enabled distance learning, also known as online education, by liberating students from the usual available options of on-campus degree programs such as commuting to school, preparing their day for courses, and being physically present during each cycle of their coursework. The necessity of Knowledge Management (KM) to facilitate online learning has received higher attention within the educational arena in the last years. Knowledge management of organizations will determine the processes that the knowledge will be retained, exchanged, and enriched over years. Additionally, knowledge management has been defined as the process that enables the organization to create, store, transform and exchange knowledge within the organization. Universities face challenges in creating and exchanging knowledge, these challenges resulted from the lack of KM strategies to organize KM in all directions. As per various educational theories universities should adopt knowledge-based theory to improve competitiveness and improve performance. The theory is based on discovering knowledge, its acquisition, creation and dissemination and transmission of this knowledge through teaching. Moreover, retention rates at higher education institutions remain a focus in this present pandemic era and data from the United States (U.S.) Department of Education (2021) revealed an overall drop for full-time students in 2020, from 76.1 percent in 2019 to 75.7 percent. For part-time students, there was an even more significant drop, from 46.5 percent in 2019 to 43.5 percent in 2020. For educational institutions, it is imperative to understand the causes of lower retention, and the way higher education institutions could overcome this challenge. One method that is being pursued by higher institutions is online education, as a note online education is now accepted as the “wave” of the future, knowledge is being distributed across both space and time. Knowledge management techniques are also used to capture, organize and deliver this knowledge, and management systems can be used to quickly identify the most relevant information and distribute it to meet specific needs. The art of adding knowledge management and E-Learning together is a form of technological advancement.

The Case for Integrating and Leveraging Knowledge Management and ELearning for Effective Online Education

The rapidly growing use of technology in education is changing the way in which knowledge is produced, stored, and distributed to students locally and globally. Today, learning is no longer solely deployed in a physical classroom due to the increased rate of students enrolling in online education for various reasons. The nation's educational system greatly benefits from internet-enabled distance learning, also known as online education, by liberating students from the usual available options of on-campus degree programs such as commuting to school, preparing their day for courses, and being physically present during each cycle of their coursework. Moreover, retention rates at higher education institutions remain a focus in this present pandemic era. Data from the United States (U.S.) Department of Education (2021) revealed an overall drop for full-time students in 2020, from 76.1 percent in 2019 to 75.7 percent. For part-time students, there was an even more significant drop, from 46.5 percent in 2019 to 43.5 percent in 2020. For educational institutions, it is imperative to understand the cause of this lower retention, and the way higher education institutions could overcome this challenge. One method that is being pursued by higher institutions is online education, as a note online education is now accepted as the “wave” of the future, knowledge is being distributed across both space and time. Knowledge management techniques are also used to capture, organize and deliver this knowledge, and management systems can be used to quickly identify the most relevant information and distribute it to meet specific needs. The art of adding knowledge management and E-Learning together, is a form of technological advancement.

Leveraging knowledge management systems for business modelling in technology start-ups: an exploratory study

ABSTRACT Business model (BM) creation and development for Technological Start-ups (TSs) strongly grounds on knowledge assets. Despite such relevance, it emerges the paucity of research on BM within the knowledge-based research streams, and specifically for TSs that need a proper digital-enabled knowledge management system (KMS) to ensure the effective organisation of their knowledge assets. To investigate such issues, a study on the relationships between BM and knowledge assets grouped by the Intellectual Capital (IC) elements has been carried out by submitting a semi-structured questionnaire to a sample of 52 Italian TSs. Results show that both the foundation and innovation of BM rely mainly on human capital, followed by relational and structural capital. The study identifies also the trajectories that TSs follow to define their BM by leveraging their IC, and the enabling conditions. The paper ends with a discussion about how digital-enabled KMS can support the exploitation of IC for TSs.

Innovation ambidexterity and knowledge redundancy: The moderating effects of transactional leadership.

Entering the challenging and promising knowledge era, it is clear that enterprises should leverage knowledge management activities in improving innovation performance to maintain competitive advantages. This study sheds light on the improvement path of innovation ambidexterity (i.e., exploratory and exploitative innovation) from the perspectives of knowledge redundancy and typical leadership style. It is noted that we determined the research theme through quantitative analysis and conducted qualitative analysis through 209 questionnaire data collected from respondents in different regions and industries in China. The empirical results indicated that knowledge redundancy significantly improves exploratory and exploitative innovation, and transactional leadership negatively moderates the above relationships. This study is of managerial implications to encourage employees to fully master and apply the existing knowledge to strengthen their innovation abilities in value creation. We also contribute to the theories pertaining to knowledge management, innovation, and ambidexterity by providing a deeper understanding of the influencing mechanism of knowledge redundancy in innovation ambidexterity while elaborating on the indirect effects of transactional leadership.

Knowledge management enablers affecting patient care: The perspective of registered nurses in South West Nigeria

Background: The productivity of healthcare institutions is impacted by the nursing workforce and plays a vital role in the provision of effective and efficient patient care. Knowledge management plays a vital role in nursing practice. This study seeks to extend the frontier of knowledge by addressing the paucity of literature on knowledge management in nursing care delivery in Nigeria.Objectives: The study empirically identified crucial knowledge management enablers from extant literature and investigated their influence on patient care in clinical nursing.Method: A cross-sectional survey design using a stratified sampling method was employed. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from 196 registered nurses in a selected teaching hospital in South West Nigeria. A total of 186 valid responses were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM).Result: The result of this study indicated that there is a direct and significant relationship between information technology (IT) and patient care. Organisational structure and organisational culture did not directly affect patient care. However, together with IT support, the knowledge management enablers were found to significantly affect patient care in clinical nursing.Conclusion: There is a need for nursing management to develop a flexible organisational structure and knowledge friendly culture including the implementation of functional technical infrastructure, to leverage knowledge management effectiveness in patient care in teaching hospitals in order to facilitate and strengthen service delivery by nurses.

Supply chain digitisation trends: An integration of knowledge management

The rapid digitisation of industry, or industry 4.0, is trending in supply chain management. While the amount of data made available through digitisation has enabled supply chain benefits, there still exist challenges regarding the rapid digitisation of the field. Therein lies opportunities for scholars to leverage the growing amount of data through knowledge management to cultivate valuable information for organisations. The purpose of this paper is to understand future inquiries for scholars to broaden their perspectives and leveraging knowledge management to enhance the supply chain digitisation research paradigm. This is done through both a large-scale literature review as well as a textual analysis and forecasting on industry- and field-applications, technologies and topics in digitisation. Utilizing textual data as well as google trends data from 2010 to 2018, comparisons are conducted on two measurements (prevalence and growth) to determine significant differences between the scholarly publications and practitioner (news and video) media to compare scholarly vs. practitioner activity in the aforementioned areas of supply chain digitisation. Applying the field of knowledge management to supply chain management through a knowledge management theoretical framework, this paper provides future research inquiries pertaining to how scholars can utilize the largely ignored areas of supply chain digitisation as well as the growing areas to explain how the human dimension of supply chain management can be further explored for the purposes of optimizing supply chain digital performance.

Understanding the Current State and Future Directions of Hotel Sector Knowledge Management: A Literature Review

This review highlights the huge opportunity provided by leveraging knowledge management principles across the hotel industry. By way of context, the author has over 20 years of international experience in the hotel industry (at executive level, including managing privately-owned and single hotels, some as part of a medium-sized brand, with others as part of a very large [global] hotel brand). When he transitioned from a hotel company of medium size to one of the largest (about 10 years ago), he observed significant differences in business processes, structure, resources, and culture. Wondering about these differences, he examined them more closely and started to read broadly about strategy, competitive advantages, and capabilities. Gaining a deeper understanding, he realized that the observed differences were related to knowledge management. In his research, many organizations were found to have used knowledge management to extract, recycle, harness, share, and leverage knowledge for improved performance and competitive advantage. In some cases, millions of US dollars were saved. Furthermore, from knowledge management practices in consultancy, healthcare, and manufacturing, the expectation was that rich, in-depth research would be found on hotel-(specific) knowledge management. Logically, it was expected that top executives (and other stakeholders holding hotel portfolios, such as real estate/investment funds/investment bankers and hotel operators) would be extremely keen to learn about and use knowledge management to leverage their companies’ performance. Surprisingly, the opposite seems to be the case. This thorough review demonstrates that little research has been conducted on hotel knowledge management, and that even in hotel-(specific) knowledge management, “secrecy” (operating in a vacuum) can be experienced. The premise is that top executives (C-level executives) constantly search for the latest insights (knowledge) and best practices to find implementable concepts so their organizations can remain ahead of the competition. This paper reviews and establishes the current state of the existing body of hotel-(specific) knowledge management literature and highlights gaps and possible opportunities for the future. Through adding to the depth of hotel-(specific) knowledge management research, refreshed interest can be generated in this field, possibly stimulating a better understanding of how hotel-(specific) knowledge management can be used to maximize its benefits.

An analysis of the interplay between organizational sustainability, knowledge management, and open innovation

Organizational sustainability increasingly focuses on how to manage new knowledge of ideas and practices that can expand business. Open innovation plays a key role towards effective strategic sustainable management. Through open innovation, companies can leverage knowledge management to an asset that promotes sustainable innovations that influence back organizational sustainability. This paper explores the case of a Brazilian family-owned company of rubber products, operating in the sectors of health, education, and coatings, which based on organizational sustainability uses knowledge to develop open innovation aiming to promote sustainable innovations. The methodology is an exploratory single case study research based on informal observation, semi structured interviews with key informants, and focus group discussions. The case study's results explore in depth the company's experience in adopting the strategic organizational sustainability using knowledge management and open innovation to promote sustainable innovations in accordance with the model of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development for eco-innovation, acting as a driver for significant changes in the organization's culture in organizational sustainability.

The role of knowledge sharing culture in business performance

PurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate the role of knowledge sharing (KS) culture in leveraging knowledge management (KM) strategy and human resource (HR) strategy to improve business performance (BP).Design/methodology/approachA structured questionnaire survey was distributed to 120 randomly selected companies in Kuwait. A total of 392 valid responses were collected and tested using a structural equation model. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS and LISREL software to verify the research hypotheses.FindingsThe results revealed the impact of the mediating variable KS culture on the enhancement of BP. Both KM strategy and HR strategy were observed to have a positive direct effect on KS culture.Practical implicationsThe results indicate that top management should make efforts to cultivate a KS culture to achieve better BP and future success.Originality/valueThe primary research contribution is the conceptual model for the role of KS culture as a mediator between KM strategy, HR strategy and BP.

Using Information Systems to Leverage Knowledge Management Processes: The Role of Work Context, Job Characteristics and Task-Technology Fit

Abstract This study focus on how an individual's particular work context, job characteristics and knowledge-related job requirements affect the relationship between task-technology fit (TTF) and the use of information systems (IS) in knowledge management activities. The literature on Knowledge Management (KM) and Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) is reviewed to identify relevant constructs and their dimensions. Based on this analysis, a model is proposed and tested. Our findings suggest that providing appropriate IT tools that fit tasks alone is no guarantee that they will be employed to leverage the acquisition, transfer and reuse of knowledge. Certain characteristics of jobs, driven by particular work contexts, generate greater need and opportunity for knowledge use. These latter factors moderate the relationship between TTF and actual use of IS for KM purposes: the greater the need and opportunity to conduct knowledge-related activities, the stronger the relationship between TTF and actual IS use.

ADVANCING THE INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Knowledge management is recognized as necessary for the survival of organizations in a global economy. Although knowledge management is recognized as an important area, many organizations do not fully capitalize on their knowledge assets. Systems engineering is becoming increasingly critical to organizations as systems become more complex. Systems engineering, although inherently dependent on knowledge, does not fully leverage knowledge management. This paper provides an overview of the disciplines of systems engineering and knowledge management, presents a case for a more cohesive integration of these disciplines, and offers recommendations to further this integration.

HRD's Role in Knowledge Management

The problem and the solution. This article provides an overview of knowledge management and discusses its link with human resource development (HRD). It also provides a short preview of what is included in this issue. The authors outline the major points in this issue for HRD scholars and practitioners as they work to leverage knowledge management as an HRD learning tool.

Leveraging Knowledge Management to Our Advantage

Water Environment ResearchVolume 80, Issue 7 p. 579-580 Editorial Leveraging Knowledge Management to Our Advantage Samuel S. Jeyanayagam Ph.D., P.E. BCEE, Samuel S. Jeyanayagam Ph.D., P.E. BCEE Senior Associate Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Columbus, OhioSearch for more papers by this author Samuel S. Jeyanayagam Ph.D., P.E. BCEE, Samuel S. Jeyanayagam Ph.D., P.E. BCEE Senior Associate Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Columbus, OhioSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 July 2008 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1554-7531.2008.tb00345.xRead the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume80, Issue7July 2008Pages 579-580 RelatedInformation