Does Knowledge Management Lead to Innovation? an Empirical Study on SMEs in Rwanda

Byukusenge, Eugenie; Munene, John C.; Orobia, Laura

doi:10.18775/ijmsba.1849-5664-5419.2014.29.1001

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“…The literature also confirms that KM has found a strong and significant relationship between KM and digital financial innovation. The results indicate that KM practices are positively associated with innovation as generally suggested by the KM literature (Zheng, 2005;Jantunen, 2005;Bishop et al, 2008;Byukusenge et al, 2016;Nawab et al, 2015;Kör and Maden, 2013;Nowacki and Bachnik, 2016). This could be attributed to the fact that information technology is used and that there is some form of knowledge being acquired and distributed by commercial banks operating in Lebanon.…”

Section: Digital Financial Innovationsupporting

confidence: 65%

The impact of knowledge management practice on digital financial innovation: the role of bank managers

Al-Dmour

Al-Dmour²,

Rababeh

2020

VJIKMS

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Purpose This paper aims to examine the impact of knowledge management functions (acquisition, integration and utilization) on digital financial innovation through the moderating role of managers’ demographic characteristics (age, sex, education, experience and position) in commercial banks operating in Lebanon. Design/methodology/approach To accomplish this aim, a conceptual framework based on knowledge-based theory and literature review was developed the data for this research was collected through a self-administered questionnaire with 181 respondents. The target respondents were managers of commercial banks in Lebanon. Findings The empirical findings of the study suggest that the practice of knowledge management functions practice has a positive and significant relationship with digital financial innovation. The findings also provide support for the moderating effect of only two demographic characteristics of bank managers; experience and position on the relationship between knowledge management and digital financial innovation in commercial banks in Lebanon. Practical implications The managers of commercial banks in Lebanon and similar countries could use the study findings to better understand the practices of knowledge management in the banks and also the skills acquired or existing in the individuals working in their organizations and is also helpful to enhance their level of digital financial innovations. Originality/value This study has investigated the unexplored impact of knowledge management on digital financial innovation via moderating role of managers' demographic characteristics among commercial banks operating in Lebanon as a developing country.

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Section: Digital Financial Innovationsupporting

confidence: 65%

The impact of knowledge management practice on digital financial innovation: the role of bank managers

Al-Dmour

Al-Dmour²,

Rababeh

2020

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“…The results support the findings of Sulistyo and Siyamtinah (2016) and Battor and Battor (2010) found that the innovation capability affects the improvement of employee performance. The findings do not support the findings of Byukusenge (2016), that finding innovation has no effect on performance improvements.…”

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“…Akram (2017) also found that knowledge sharing has a positive effect on innovation. Knowledge sharing has a significant effect on innovation capability (Kumar and Rose, 2012;Byukusenge et al, 2016). H1: Knowledge sharing significantly affects the innovation capability.…”

Section: Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Capabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

How Does Knowledge Absorption Foster Performance? The Mediating Effect of Innovation Capability

Sulistyo

Ayuni

2018

JDM

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This research aims to examine the impact of knowledge sharing and knowledge absorption on the innovation capability and the performance of Sharia banks. The rapid competition in banking industry among conventional and Sharia banks requires innovation capability in order to enhance the performance and achieve the sustainable competitive advantage. The development and performance of Sharia banks at the present still tend to be low. Innovation on product and service is one of the success keys of Sharia banks in enhancing the performance and competitiveness. Innovation capability can be developed if the employees within the organization are able to perform knowledge sharing or knowledge absorption. The sample of this research includes the employees of Sharia Banks in Semarang as many as 102 respondents. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with criteria; permanent employees who have been working no less than 5 years. The data collection method is performed using questionnaire, while the data analysis technique uses SEM. The finding concludes that knowledge sharing and knowledge absorption significantly impact the innovation capability and performance.

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“…However, for innovation behavior to be effective, it requires support from innovative employees. To foster innovative employees, the implementation of human resource management practices as studied by Nieves & Quintana (2016) is crucial, as it has an impact on business enterprise performance according to Budhwar et al (2007). Based on these insights, we propose the following hypothesis: innovation significantly affects organizational performance.…”

Section: Business Enterprises Performancementioning

confidence: 98%

Human Resource Management and Innovation on Business Enterprises Performance

Wijaya,

Rudiansyah,

Priyono

2023

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Human resource management and innovation play crucial roles in determining the performance of business enterprises. In today's fast-paced world of technological advancements and intense global competition, organizations need to continuously innovate to maintain a competitive edge. However, successful innovation is only achievable when an organization has the right talent and effective human resources management in place. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the interrelationships between Human Resource Management (HRM) and innovation, HRM and business enterprise performance, as well as innovation and business enterprise performance. The study focused on 104 business enterprises in Karawang regency, using purposive sampling techniques and SEM-PLS analysis. The statistical output revealed significant positive effects of HRM practices on innovation variables (effect size: 48.285 > T-table value of 1.995), and on business enterprise performance (effect size: 3.243 > T-table value of 1.995). Furthermore, innovation was found to have a significant positive impact on business enterprise performance (effect size: 3.586 > T-table value of 1.995). In summary, the study highlights the critical role of effective human resource management in fostering innovation and, consequently, improving business enterprise performance. It underscores the importance of nurturing a talented workforce and promoting innovative practices to stay competitive in today's dynamic business landscape.

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Does Knowledge Management Lead to Innovation? an Empirical Study on SMEs in Rwanda

Cited by 7 publications

References 70 publications

The impact of knowledge management practice on digital financial innovation: the role of bank managers

The impact of knowledge management practice on digital financial innovation: the role of bank managers

How Does Knowledge Absorption Foster Performance? The Mediating Effect of Innovation Capability

Human Resource Management and Innovation on Business Enterprises Performance

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