Building knowledge stock and facilitating knowledge flow through human resource management practices toward firm innovation

Abstract

The present study theoretically identifies the meaningful human resource management (HRM) practices that explain the emergence of two distinct dimensions of firm-level knowledge management, namely, firm knowledge stock and flow, which are critical drivers of firm innovation.We also propose that these knowledge dimensions interact synergistically and that their effects on firm innovation are accentuated in firms with strong innovation strategy. The proposed theoretical framework was tested using multisource, large-scale data collected from 203 manufacturing companies at three time points over a 5-year period. Analysis confirmed that stock-building and flow-facilitating HRM practices increase firm-level knowledge stock and flow, respectively. Firm knowledge flow (but not knowledge stock) exhibited a significant positive main effect on firm innovation. Firm knowledge stock was not related significantly to firm innovation, but it became a significant predictor of firm innovation when existing along a high level of firm knowledge flow, as well as in firms adopting innovation strategies. The present study provides significant insights for researchers and practitioners by offering comprehensive understanding of the nomological network of firm-level knowledge management enhanced by effective HRM practices.

Two facets of conscientiousness and the knowledge sharing dilemmas in the workplace: Contrasting moderating functions of supervisor support and coworker support

“…This study offers several practical insights into the improvement of knowledge sharing in organizations, which is critical for team and organizational performance and innovation (Sung & Choi, , in press). Given the considerable effects of the two facets of conscientiousness on knowledge‐sharing behavior, recruiting highly conscientious employees is a reasonable strategy for enhancing interpersonal and task performance outcomes.…”

“…An organization's capability to effectively leverage its knowledge depends on its employees because individuals are the primary holders and movers of knowledge (Nonaka, ). Previous studies have contended that the benefit of the stock or amount of knowledge is limited unless such knowledge is shared across the members of a group or organization (Sung & Choi, , in press). Knowledge sharing represents a paradigmatic social exchange situation known as a “social dilemma” because this action can benefit the collective but may undermine the position and advantage of knowledge contributors (Cabrera & Cabrera, ).…”

Intangible resources for an organization’s sustainability potential

“…Some studies suggest that sixty per cent of employees found it difficult to obtain information from colleagues (Inefficient Knowledge Sharing Costs Large Businesses $47 Million Per Year https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inefficient-knowledge-sharing-costs-large-businesses-47-million-peryear-300681971.html). Nevertheless, it has been confirmed that the effectiveness of an explicit knowledge application depends on its fluent transfer between employees (Sung, Choi 2018;Chae et al 2019). Hence, it is important that managers facilitate explicit knowledge transfer in organizations.…”

HR i det 21. århundrede: Udviklingstrends og nye roller

“…Den teknologiske udvikling har haft markant indvirkning på de tematikker, som berøres i nyere HRforskning (Stone og Deadricks, 2015;Björkman & Welch, 2015;Marler & Boudreau, 2016;Sung & Choi, 2018 (Junni et al 2015).…”

“…Den øgede diversitet er således afgørende at forholde sig aktivt til for at kunne profitere frem for udfordres af den.9. Kommunikation og vidensdelingKommunikation, samarbejde og vidensdeling er afgørende parametre for, at organisationer kan skabe vaerdi(Sung & Choi 2018). Derfor har HR-afdelinger et ansvar for at samarbejde taet med ledere og sikre arbejdsfordeling på en sådan vis, at det gøres attraktivt at samarbejde og dele viden Det er jo dialogen omkring det, der er vigtig.…”