Antecedents of absorptive capacity: A proof of proposition

Supartha, Wayan Gede; Ratih, Ida Ayu Dewi Kumala

doi:10.24052/jbrmr/v11is04/aoacapop

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“…While some studies claim that AC is positively influenced by KS (Curado et al , 2017; Peltokorpi, 2017; Supartha and Ratih, 2017), others find that AC influences the KS (Ai and Tan, 2017; Baker and Yousof, 2017; Berry, 2017). Our findings go some way to resolve previously unaddressed contradictions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…With regard to the quantitative articles that consider KS an antecedent of AC, five articles argue that sharing increases the individual’s or unit’s knowledge and this increase in knowledge makes it easier to identify the value of new knowledge, thus influencing the AC (Curado et al , 2017, p. 2017; Nodari et al , 2016; Oliveira et al , 2015; Peltokorpi, 2017; Supartha and Ratih, 2017). The studies from Costa and Monteiro (2016), Iyengar et al (2015) and Wuryaningrat (2013) use a similar argument, that KS is a learning process, resulting in new knowledge.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, there is a puzzling ambiguity regarding the exact nature of the relationship. While some studies claim that AC is positively influenced by KS (Curado et al , 2017; Peltokorpi, 2017; Supartha and Ratih, 2017), others find that AC influences the KS (Ai and Tan, 2017; Baker and Yousof, 2017; Berry, 2017). Such contradictions can be potentially damaging, especially when empirical research addresses data.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Knowledge sharing and absorptive capacity: interdependency and complementarity

Balle

Oliveira

Curado

2020

JKM

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Purpose This study aims to resolve contradictions in the literature regarding the relationship between knowledge sharing (KS) and absorptive capacity (AC). The authors analyze the reasons for which KS has been interpreted as an antecedent and those for which it has been seen as a consequent of AC. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a systematic review of the literature to identify the arguments supporting the relationships between the constructs and propose a model. Additionally, the hypotheses were tested using SEM to assess the proposed model. Findings The findings reveal the nature of the relationship between KS and AC. Suggesting AC is bi-dimensional, consisting of potential AC and realized AC, while the relationship between these two dimensions depends on KS. Research limitations/implications This study provides consistent theoretical grounds for future empirical research. The study findings demonstrate KS provides a real contribution towards AC, validating the previous literature on the impact of KS antecedents on realized AC. Additionally, the authors provide evidence to suggest knowledge donation is an output of the AC process, thus generating a debate on the nature of knowledge donation (requested vs unrequested), which raises interesting research questions to be addressed in the future. As a limitation, empirical data was only collected in the context of software development in two countries. Practical implications The results elucidate the central role of knowledge collection within AC. For managers, the importance of the role of knowledge collection to fully benefit from AC and exploit knowledge is highlighted. Originality/value The research design is original in that it combines a systematic and integrative literature review to the ground and propose hypotheses with empirically testing of the emerging model. The study clarifies the relationship between KS and AC, providing evidence to show knowledge donation is an output of the AC process. The benefits of this study can be seen at the team and firm-level.

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Knowledge sharing and absorptive capacity: interdependency and complementarity

Balle

Oliveira

Curado

2020

JKM

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“…Knowledge sharing among organization members can increase organizations' knowledge reserves and revitalize knowledge flow, whereas ACAP is an essential element to transform knowledge into commercial use (Zhao et al, 2020). According to Balle et al (2020), several empirical studies argued that KS increases the individual's or unit's knowledge and this increase in knowledge makes it easier to identify the value of new knowledge, thus influencing the ACAP (Curado et al, 2017(Curado et al, , p. 2017Nodari et al, 2016;Oliveira et al, 2015;Peltokorpi, 2017;Supartha and Ratih, 2017). Also, Liao et al (2007) recommended shared knowledge should be transformed through ACAP.…”

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Impact of knowledge management processes on organizational performance: the mediating role of absorptive capacity

Migdadi

2021

BPMJ

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PurposeExisting research on knowledge management processes (KMPs) and absorptive capacity (ACAP) is primarily conceptual and descriptive in nature, and empirical research confirming the real impact of KMPs when developing ACAP is lacking. Furthermore, the relationship between ACAP and organizational performance (OP) has not been adequately studied. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to introduce a comprehensive, delineated and integrated conceptual model which encompasses KMPs, ACAP and OP. Then, an empirical investigation is undertaken to test the relationships among the proposed study model variables.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 245 questionnaires were useable. Partial least square 3.3.3 is utilized to examine the validity of the measurement model and test the hypotheses.FindingsThe findings of this study suggest that KMPs influence ACAP and ACAP affects OP. Finally, the results show that KMPs affect OP directly and indirectly through ACAP (mediator).Practical implicationsThe results of this study help managers to ascertain the managerial practices that can be employed as well as determine the level of effort and resources necessary to enhance ACAP. Additionally, managers should shed additional light on the ACAP's positive implications for OP.Originality/valueThis study focuses on the conceptualization of KMP and empirically tests the effect of these individual processes on ACAP and on OP. Finally, the relationship between KMPs and OP, although implied, needs to be addressed empirically in the research literature through utilizing ACAP as mediator between KMPs and OP, this appears to be the first study to try to achieve this main objective.

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“…In the highly competitive global economy of the 21 st century, tacit knowledge (TK) transfer mediated culture of excellence appeared as a crucial determining factor for efficient organizational performance. Currently, both manufacturing and service sectors are inclined toward the implementation of TK transfer in order to secure competitive advantage for sustainable organizational development (Supartha & Ratih, 2017). Thus, in order for companies to compete on the world stage and to confront the effects of globalization, knowledge management (KM) needs to be integrated and fused into organizational culture and strategies.…”

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A Grounded Theory for ICT-Mediated Tacit Knowledge Transferability in MNCs

Al-Qdah

AbuAli

Salim

et al. 2018

IJIKM

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Aim/Purpose: A vital business activity within organizations is tacit knowledge (TK) transfer. This work aims to propose a novel framework for TK transferability in multinational corporations (MNCs) from the information and communication technology (ICT) perspective. Background: In the past two decades, researchers have developed several frameworks for TK transfer based on humanistic, business, and educational perspectives. However, a review of the existing work revealed that TK transfer has seldom been examined from an ICT perspective. Methodology: A qualitative method was adopted because it was considered the most appropriate for the research requirements. A grounded theory approach was employed to generate the items that potentially affect the transferability of TK. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, along with observations when possible. The study sample consisted of 20 expert interviewees in Malaysia. An inductive ongoing data analysis process based on grounded theory via open, axial, and selective coding was used as the primary analysis method. In addition, comparative and frequency count analyses were used to examine the collected data. Contribution: The main contribution of this study is its use of the grounded theory approach, which resulted in the generation of items that affect the transferability of TK, not all of which had been identified by previous researchers. This paper reports one of the few inductive studies conducted on TK transferability among MNCs and, therefore, makes distinct contributions to the literature on TK management, specifically bringing to the fore the intricacies involved in TK transferability. Findings: Information and communication technology plays a crucial role in and has a positive impact on TK transfer in MNCs. This study evaluated the potential of various ICT channels to facilitate TK transfer. The findings show that ICT tools cannot completely substitute for face-to-face contact. Tacit knowledge that has a high degree of complexity requires sophisticated channel features for its transfer. From this standpoint, virtual face-to-face communication is the richest communication medium in the ICT hierarchy. On the other hand, email and voicemail are less effective channels for TK transfer, while synchronous groupware is an intermediate communication medium. The findings highlight the importance of utilizing an appropriate mix of channels to improve TK transferability. Recommendations for Practitioners: It is recommended that practitioners consider the diverse aspects of TK and the potential of a range of ICT channels for the TK transfer process in order to increase the efficiency of TK transfer. The analytic categories developed in this study may give managers new insights into and a better understanding of how TK can be supported in a modern organization and how to overcome the barriers to TK transfer.

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Antecedents of absorptive capacity: A proof of proposition

Cited by 5 publications

References 31 publications

Knowledge sharing and absorptive capacity: interdependency and complementarity

Knowledge sharing and absorptive capacity: interdependency and complementarity

Impact of knowledge management processes on organizational performance: the mediating role of absorptive capacity

A Grounded Theory for ICT-Mediated Tacit Knowledge Transferability in MNCs

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